#riaa
Today marks the 50th anniv. of the release of Rush's 1st live album - 1976's "All the World's a Stage". Recorded on June 11-13th at Massey Hall in Toronto on the 2112 tour, it peaked at #40 on Billboard, and was certified Gold by the RIAA on 11/16/77 and Platinum on 3/4/81
September 29, 2026 at 2:57 PM
It is widely recognized as one of the greatest masterpieces of the grunge era and remains the band's highest-selling album of all time. The album peaked at No. 6 on the Billboard 200 chart, earned a 5x Platinum certification from the RIAA, and has sold over 5 million copies worldwide.
September 29, 2026 at 1:54 PM
The ‘New Edition’ album turns 42!! 🎉🎊🔥
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New Edition released their second album on Sep 28, 1984. The self-titled album included some of their biggest hits like “Cool It Now” and “Mr. Telephone Man”. It is certified double platinum by the RIAA.
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Happy 42nd anniversary to this classic album!! 🎉🥳
September 29, 2026 at 4:03 AM
Feature LP (1979) / Blondie – Eat to The Beat / 3pm ET / 9-28-26

Eat to the Beat is the fourth studio album by American rock band Blondie, released on September 28, 1979, by Chrysalis Records. The album spent a year on the US Billboard 200, peaking at No. 17, and was one of Billboard's top 10…
Feature LP (1979) / Blondie – Eat to The Beat / 3pm ET / 9-28-26
Eat to the Beat is the fourth studio album by American rock band Blondie, released on September 28, 1979, by Chrysalis Records. The album spent a year on the US Billboard 200, peaking at No. 17, and was one of Billboard's top 10 albums of 1980. It also reached No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart in October 1979, becoming the band's second number one album there that year. It has been certified Platinum by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) and the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). "Dreaming" 3:02…
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September 28, 2026 at 6:31 PM
We fought this in the 00s and 10s! It's a large part of why we have the internet we have today! Why are people dreaming of the days of RIAA and BSA lawsuits
September 28, 2026 at 3:27 PM
countries around the world, including hitting #1 on UK & Canada Country charts. Brooks is the only artist in music history to have released 9 albums that were certified Diamond by the RIAA(surpassing The Beatles' former record of 6).
September 28, 2026 at 1:25 PM
「あれ? 音楽をわかってきはじめた?」と感じたのが去年7月リリースのsuno v4.5+で、そこからv5、v5.5、v6と来て、1年ちょっとでこんなことになってしまった。このAIは「音楽の快」を生成してしまう。

RIAA他と和解して既存ライブラリから合法的に音源学習できるようになったからかもしれないけど、ここまでくると、いわゆるエレベーターミュージックのような用途ならv6の出力品質で不満を持つ人はほぼいないんじゃないか。

まだAI生成特有のアーティファクトを聞き取ろうと意識すれば「あ、これSunoっぽいな…」と感じるところは多々あるんだけど、それはあくまでアラを探そうとしたときのこと。
今朝?リリースされたsuno 4.5+、"complex chord progression"って入れたらちゃんと気持ち悪いコード進行になるなど、だいぶお利口になった。音質も少し良くなった。

あと生成トラックが総じて音楽的に面白くなってる気がする(「はいはい、そうなるよね」だけではなく「オッ?そうですか?」という捻りがある)。4.5まではガチャ感覚で「10曲に3曲ぐらいアリかな〜」という打率だったけど、4.5+はとりあえず出来たトラックは全部聴いてやろうかなという気になる。

ちな変拍子は、どういうプロンプトで入れても相変わらずダメです。

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September 28, 2026 at 12:45 PM
Sept. 28, 1974- Bad Company's self-titled debut album leads the Billboard Top LPs And Tape chart for a one week stay. It would go on to be certified 5X Platinum in the US by the RIAA and reach #3 in the UK. The LP included "Can't Get Enough" (US #5, UK #15) and "Movin' On" (US #19).
September 28, 2026 at 1:43 AM
Although, I could probably help collapse the modern music industry if I listened to pop music and tried to talk to young people about it.

"Hey, did you hear the latest from Zblormatik?"

"EWWWWW, I didn't know it was GEEZER MUSIC!"

*sales plummet*

*RIAA implodes*

*a new golden age commences*
September 27, 2026 at 11:35 PM
Ten years ago, Chris Stapleton's album "Traveller" was RIAA-certified double-platinum. #MusicIsLife
Chris Stapleton performs Traveller - Late Show
Congratulations to Chris Stapleton for winning three CMA awards this week! This performance on the Late Show was aired on April 14, 2015.
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September 27, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Something else from Klosterman relevant to my interests
(cc. @theotherjude.bsky.social)
September 27, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Kunne nøjes med denne 😌
Technics SL-1500C | Direct Drive pladespiller med RIAA
Technics SL-1500C er en super lækker, køreklar pladespiller med indbygget RIAA og inklusiv Ortofon 2M Red pickup monteret på S-formet SME-type tonearm.
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September 27, 2026 at 4:25 PM
It was, until the RIAA repealed the Fairness Doctrine, which allowed Steve Miller to rhyme "taxes" with "facts is".
September 27, 2026 at 3:47 PM
I live here and I've never heard "choosin Texas" though I have heard of it, but that's due to the riaa bots that pop into my various Texas news feeds. Similarly, I'd never heard "walking in Memphis" when I lived there but had heard of it. Still haven't heard it & I doubt my life is any worse for it
September 27, 2026 at 3:07 PM
Christmas came early...
#parksaudio #waxwing #riaa #dings
September 26, 2026 at 6:41 PM
Latin Music Recorded Revenue Topped $540 Million in the U.S. During H1 2026 Amid Triple-Digit Vinyl Growth, RIAA Report Shows

#mediaor
Latin Music H1 '26 Revenue Topped $540M in the US: Report
Latin music recorded revenue topped $540 million in the US during H1 2026 thanks to vinyl and paid streaming gains, per an RIAA report.
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September 26, 2026 at 6:33 AM
Makes me think about the 90s when the RIAA hunted down everyday folks for using KAZAA or Napster.
September 26, 2026 at 4:28 AM
[February 19th, 1981] Dolly Parton's hit "9 to 5" was officially certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
September 26, 2026 at 3:03 AM
Malcolm Todd's "Roommates" and "Sweet Boy" are now certified @RIAA Platinum in the US.

They tie as his highest certified song.
September 26, 2026 at 1:50 AM
Nine years ago, Dolly Parton's 80s smash 9 To 5 was RIAA-certified platinum. #MusicIsLife #NineToFiveDay youtu.be/UbxUSsFXYo4?...
Dolly Parton - 9 To 5 (Official Video)
Official music video for ”9 To 5” by Dolly PartonListen to Dolly Parton: https://DollyParton.lnk.to/listenYDWatch more Dolly Parton videos: https://DollyPart...
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September 25, 2026 at 10:01 PM
It's because Karol G is so good! (and I guess Bad Bunny is good too)
Latin Music Revenue Is Booming -- And Outpacing the Overall U.S. Market (Again)
A new RIAA report shows that Latin music made more than $542.2 million in the first half of 2026, marking an increase for the 13th mid-year in a row.
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September 25, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Feature LP (1984) / Survivor – Vital Signs / 3pm ET / 9-25-26

Vital Signs is the fifth studio album by American rock band Survivor and their first with vocalist Jimi Jamison released in September 1984. The album was their second most successful in the U.S., reaching #16 on the Billboard album…
Feature LP (1984) / Survivor – Vital Signs / 3pm ET / 9-25-26
Vital Signs is the fifth studio album by American rock band Survivor and their first with vocalist Jimi Jamison released in September 1984. The album was their second most successful in the U.S., reaching #16 on the Billboard album charts and being certified platinum by the RIAA. The album includes the singles "I Can't Hold Back" which peaked at #13 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, "High on You", "The Search Is Over" and "First Night". Vital Signs is one of the very few studio albums that remained commercially available by Volcano Entertainment after they took a great deal of their releases out of print in August 2009.
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September 25, 2026 at 6:30 PM
CD revenue is up 58.6% in the first half of 2026, to $171.1 million on 17.5 million units. Physical formats overall grew 25.9%, against 4.7% for streaming.

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#Music #Vinyl #MusicIndustry
September 25, 2026 at 5:35 PM