We’re very honoured to be featured in this Music Business Worldwide article about our new investment. The fundraising and media coverage really motivates and inspire us to work even harder. Read the full article below: MBW article: Copenhagen-based music tech startup WARM (World Airplay Radio Monitor) has raised €1.25 million in a seed round. The funding comes from existing investors …
What Does Winning an Oscar Mean For a Song’s Afterlife?
We looked into how songs that have historically taken home an Academy Award for ‘Best Original Song’ are performing on radio in the present day.
Fixing radio airplay data: WARM raises €1.25M and adds Sony as a new investor
WARM (World Airplay Radio Monitor) raises €1.25M to aid European and North American expansion. We are very pleased to announce that we have raised €1,250,000 in a seed round funding from existing investors and from Sony after participating in the acceleration program hosted by Sony Startup Acceleration Program Europe. WARM will use the funding to continue its team, brand and …
Revealed: The Songs That Were ACTUALLY Most Played On US Radio In 2019!
A new annual statement from WARM reveals what songs have had the most radio airplay in the United States in 2019. The list, which looks at the top 100 songs, contains both some expected as well as some unexpected titles. At the very top we have Panic! At The Disco with the most played song on American radio stations, the …
WARM Adds 15 New Radio Stations For Monitoring in December!
We’re pleased to announce that we have added a total of 15 new radio stations for monitoring during December. Click to see the recent additions!
Which Country Plays the Most Christmas Songs On The Radio?
Ever wonder if some countries are more ‘Christmassy’ than others when it comes to playing music on the radio? We investigated and there are big differences indeed.
Turkish Artists Are Tapping Into the Global Radio Market
Radio airplay data shows that Gaye Su Akyol and Jakuzi, two exciting upcoming acts on the Turkish music scene, are tapping into the global radio market. We dive into the numbers.
WARM Adds 87 New Radio Stations For Monitoring in November!
We’re pleased to announce that we have added a total of 87 new radio stations for monitoring during November. Click to see the recent additions!
Can Italian Hip Hop Artists Break Outside of Italy?
Radio airplay worldwide suggests that there is an increasing interest in Italian hip hop music outside of Italy. Urban acts like Fabri Fibra and Dark Polo Gang who rap in Italian are leading the way.
Why Do We Need New Radio Airplay Charts?
With our new radio airplay charts, WARM CHARTS, we aim to create a more fair, accurate and transparent chart system that will especially benefit independent and emerging artists.
Will BTS Soon Have The Biggest K-Pop Radio Hit Ever?
The popular boy band now has the most-streamed K-pop song of all time on Spotify and are also the most-streamed Korean artists on Apple Music. But what’s the situation on radio?
WARM college charts launched!
Welcome to a new extension of radio insights from WARM: The WARM Charts.
It’s no secret that historically airplay charts have been reserved only for major artists. But things have changed…
Multiple new weekly-updated chart offers coming from WARM.
Radio Station Spotlight: WFMU 91.1 (New Jersey, United States)
Is this segment, we spotlight some of the many interesting radio stations that are currently broadcasting around the world. We especially look at stations who do a lot to support emerging and ‘alternative’ music. Today we look at New Jersey’s iconic freeform radio station WFMU.
Europe Goes Crazy for ‘Old Town Road’ Remix, While US Sticks to Original
Lil Nas X’s viral hit ‘Old Town Road’ has dominated the charts for a record number of weeks. It’s massive on streaming services, but how is it it performing on global radio? We investigated and found that not all versions are created equal.
French Radio Embraces Viagra Boys’ Swedish Punk
We look at the radio airplay performance of ‘Sports’, the Swedish band’s energetic single that is doing especially well on rock and college radio in France.
Music Biz Podcasts Every Musician Should Know About (Pt 2)
A while back, we did a recommendation of music business podcasts that every independent musician should know about. However, since we’re living in a time where tons of great content is constantly being released, we figured it was time for a part 2. Below, we’ve once again gathered a list of some of our favorite music business podcasts that all do a …
WARM Featured on the Music Business Dreams Podcast!
WARM’s Jesper Skibsby was recently lucky to be featured on the Music Business Dreams podcast. The interview covers Jesper’s beginning and journey in the music industry, and how radio tracking can be helpful to independent artists. Check it out!
Why The Official Radio Airplay Charts Only Matter If You Are a Major Label Artist
We are seeing a tendency where community, specialist and college radio stations play lots of independent and experimental music, while public national and large commercial stations, mainly play music by national and international major label artists.
Heating Up! Zookeepers Discover a Surprise Radio Hit in Italy
The Danish EDM duo was getting lots of radio airplay in a market that was completely unexpected. We look at the airplay evolution of their single ‘Drunk on You’.
Radio Station Spotlight: WUSB 90.1 FM (Long Island, New York)
Is this segment, we spotlight some of the many interesting radio stations that are currently broadcasting around the world. We want to put a face on some of the many stations that WARM monitors and show just how much quality and variety still exists out there when it comes to radio programming.