Music Industry
Everything published on Viyolens under Music Industry — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Music Publishing: What You Need to Know
Music publishing is how songwriters earn from their compositions — but the system has more moving parts than most people expect. Here's what you actually need to know.
The Complete Guide to Usa Charts Albums
USA album charts, led by Billboard 200, measure commercial album performance through sales and streaming data, reflecting American listening trends.
The Complete Guide to Uk Charts Top 100 Albums
The Official UK Charts top 100 albums reflect what British music listeners are actually buying and streaming. Every album tells a story about contemporary music culture.
The Complete Guide to Uk Rock Album Chart
The UK rock album chart tracks rock's most successful releases across Britain and Ireland, from established legends to emerging independent artists—a weekly snapshot of rock music's commercial landsca...
The Complete Guide to Official Dance Charts
Official dance charts track the pulse of electronic music globally. Discover how charting works, which platforms matter most, and why chart success drives artist careers.
Uk Album Chart Update: What You Need to Know
A big name can crash in at No. 1 on Monday and be gone by Friday. Here's what a midweek chart update really tells you, and what to take with a pinch of salt.
The Complete Guide to Uk Dance Singles Chart
The UK Dance Singles Chart tracks the most popular dance music singles in Britain each week. Discover how the chart is compiled, its influence on the industry, and what it reveals about current dance...
The Complete Guide to Best Selling Music Album Of All Time
Michael Jackson's Thriller is the best selling music album of all time with over 70 million copies sold worldwide. Explore what made it a cultural phenomenon and how it compares to other top-selling a...
Music Industry News for Beginners: A Complete Guide
As a beginner musician, understanding music industry basics helps contextualise your options and future decisions. The industry shapes what music gets made, which artists succeed, what career paths ex...
The Complete Guide to Christmas Number 1 Rage Against The Machine
In 2009, Rage Against the Machine defeated X Factor's Joe McElderry for the UK Christmas number 1. This grassroots campaign marked a watershed moment for fan power in digital music.
Spotify for Artists: What You Need to Know
Spotify for Artists gives musicians and their teams access to streaming data, editorial playlist submissions, and profile controls. Here is how the platform works and what it actually provides.
Us I Tunes Chart: What You Need to Know
Topping the iTunes chart doesn't mean what most headlines suggest. Here's what it actually measures, and how to read a position properly.
Music Distribution: What You Need to Know
Billboard Too 200: What You Need to Know
The Billboard Too 200 tracks how albums perform across sales and streaming in the US. This is what the numbers mean, how the chart works, and where its limits are.
The Complete Guide to Radio 1 Album Charts
The Radio 1 Album Charts track British album success through combined sales and streaming data, representing the definitive measure of commercial achievement in UK music.
The Complete Guide to Download Charts Itunes
iTunes download charts revolutionised how the music industry measured success. Discover their role in music history and impact on artists worldwide.
A Complete Guide to Music Nfts
Music NFTs offer artists potential for direct fan sales and revenue sharing via blockchain technology. But reality often falls short of hype. Learn how they work, their limitations and when they might...
The Complete Guide to English Music Chart
The English music chart represents the definitive measure of commercial success for recordings in the United Kingdom, tracking which songs and albums resonate most powerfully with British listeners.
Sync Licensing: What You Need to Know
Sync licensing is one of the most significant income streams available to musicians today. Here is a clear guide to how it works and how to get involved.
The Complete Guide to Itunes American Charts
The iTunes American charts pioneered real-time, sales-based music rankings. Learn how they shaped the digital music landscape and their continuing relevance for artists and labels.
British Number One Singles: What You Need to Know
The story behind British number one singles is messier than a single ranking suggests. Here's the history, the methodology, and the records worth knowing.
The Complete Guide to Itunes United States Chart
The iTunes United States Chart tracks digital music sales across America, serving as a key indicator of commercial success. Discover how the chart works, its history, and its ongoing significance in m...
The Complete Guide to Bbc Radio 1 Charts Singles
Understand the BBC Radio 1 charts singles: the Official UK Singles Chart measuring streams, sales and radio play to crown the week's top songs.
Uk Singles Chart Number Ones: What You Need to Know
Behind every new chart-topper sits seventy years of rule changes and a few genuinely remarkable records. Here is what actually decides a UK number one.
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Music Distribution
UK guidance on digital and physical release delivery, distributor choice and catalogue management for artists, labels an...
Music Marketing
Practical promotion strategy, audience growth and digital campaign advice for UK artists, managers and labels.
Music News
Fresh coverage of releases, tours, artist updates and wider music stories for UK readers.
Music Publishing
Guidance on song rights, licensing, administration and income for UK songwriters and publishers.
Music Streaming
Coverage of streaming platforms, playlisting, discovery and revenue models shaping the UK recorded music market.
Record Labels
Record labels coverage for UK musicians, from signings and deals to A&R, release strategy and industry developments.
Spotify for Artists
Spotify for Artists guides for musicians, with streaming analytics, profile tools, playlist strategy and release plannin...
Sync Licensing
Sync licensing guidance for UK musicians, covering rights, pitching, approvals and income from film, TV, adverts and gam...
