All radio formats continue to reflect the impact of last Tuesday’s nightmare and are not adding any music this week. Labels are readjusting release schedules accordingly. At presstime, it was expected that radio would resume its regular add procedure next week.
That said, consumers appear to be seeking some comfort in music stores. Roc-A-Fella/IDJ’s Jay-Z (which clearly looks like it will emerge as the #1 album this week), Roadrunner/IDJ’s Nickelback, Elektra’s Fabolous, Atlantic’s P.O.D., Virgin’s Mariah Carey and Columbia’s Bob Dylan are all poised for possible Top 10debuts.
"Clearly, sales are impacted by what’s happened," said one top retail executive. "And clearly, it’s not the time to concern ourselves about it."
MUSIC REVENUE TOPPED $17B IN 2023: RIAA
Streaming subscriptions lead the charge. (3/27a)
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THE NEW UMG
Gosh, we hope there are more press releases.
TIKTOK BANNED!
Unless the Senate manages to make this whole thing go away, that is.
THE NEW HUGE COUNTRY ACT
No, not that one.
TRUMP'S CAMPAIGN PLAYLIST
Now 100% unlicensed!
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