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While consumers and fans of music know what songs they love, it turns out that big business really loves songs too. Especially song catalogs, which are bundles of songs that an artist created that include rights to exploit them. "Exploit them" means not only deriving the revenue from them when people buy a physical copy, download, or stream of a song, but also revenue from uses of a song in film or television, commercials, video games, and more. In fact, song catalogs have grown from niche music-industry curiosities into mainstream investment assets. Several factors have converged to drive this boom:...

The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! JUL 22: Sad day here- Ozzy Osbourne has passed away at age 76. Born John Michael Osbourne on December 3, 1948, in Birmingham, England, the legendary figure in rock and heavy metal music first rose to fame as the lead vocalist of Black Sabbath, a band often credited with pioneering heavy metal in the early 1970s. With dark, heavy riffs and occult-themed lyrics, songs like “Paranoid,” “Iron Man,” and “War Pigs” defined a genre and influenced generations of musicians. After...

The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! JULY 1: Happy birthday to Debbie Harry! Deborah Harry, born July 1, 1945 in Miami, Florida, is an iconic American singer, songwriter, and actress best known as the frontwoman of Blondie. Raised in New Jersey, Harry initially worked as a secretary, go-go dancer, and Playboy Bunny before finding her true calling in music. In 1974, she co-founded Blondie with guitarist Chris Stein, blending punk, new wave, and pop into a distinctive sound. With her striking platinum blonde hair, edgy style,...

In a world where music is often reduced to digital files and streaming playlists, there’s something delightfully tactile, nostalgic, and visually captivating about collecting picture discs. These unique records—pressed with colorful images, artist/band photos, logos, or conceptual artwork—represent more than just sound. They’re miniature canvases, time capsules, and love letters to music fans who value both the aesthetic and the emotional connection to the music they adore. Collecting picture discs isn’t just about amassing rare items. It’s about the thrill of the hunt, the stories behind the vinyl, and the beauty of music in its most artistic physical form. For...

The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! JUN 18: Happy birthday to Paul McCartney! Born June 18, 1942, in Liverpool, England, McCartney is one of the most influential figures in music history. As co-lead vocalist and bassist for The Beatles, McCartney helped revolutionize popular music in the 1960s with groundbreaking songwriting alongside John Lennon. His melodic bass lines, versatile vocals, and knack for crafting timeless songs contributed to classics like “Hey Jude,” “Let It Be,” and “Yesterday.” After The Beatles disbanded in 1970, McCartney formed Wings with...