iLike Grabs Exclusive Sonic Youth Advance
Indie rock pioneers Sonic Youth will debut their not yet released album, The Eternal, exclusively on iLike starting today. The week long online listening party is part of the pre-release. Continue reading
Video: Interview With Spotify CEO Daniel Ek
The Music Void – Daniel Ek on MUZU. Part 1 of a 2 part interview with Daniel EK, CEO of Spotify by Steve Knopper of Rolling Stone Magazine at the. Continue reading
Tuesday Music Brief: New Elektra, eMusic Reaction & Pricing, Seatwave $’s, U2 & More
More eMusic and Sony fallout info today. I'm hearing some interesting rumors and I'd love to hear your reaction and feedback in the comments section. Plus the majors bag some. Continue reading
Reader Poll: What Email Program Do You Use To Connect With Fans?
UPDATE: Please participate in an updated poll here. What program do you use to collect email addressees and stay connected with your fans? They come in all shapes and sizes. Continue reading
Happy 10th Anniversary Napster!
10 years ago today, Napster was born in Sean Fanning's Northeastern University dorm room. Whatever side of the debate you're on, one can't deny that Napster changed the music industry. Continue reading
Live Nation Says Wednesday’s Sale Could “Send A Strong Message” Opposing High Ticket Fees
This Wednesday, Live Nation is dropping ticketing fees for 24 hours at major amphitheater concerts and will continue similar promotions throughout the summer. But are these promos designed to counter. Continue reading
mSpot Signs Up 6M For Paid Mobile Entertainment
Mobile music and entertainment company mSpot announced this morning that it has surpassed the 6 million mark in total paid users – a 150% increase since July 2008. mSpot offers. Continue reading
eMusic Adds Sony, But Could Pay A Price
eMusic was founded as a fierce supporter of independent music and has continued to maintain that stance…until now. Soon eMusic's 400,000 monthly subscribers will have access to the music of. Continue reading
Walmart Shutting Down DRM Download Servers
Walmart.com's music download store went DRM free in February of 2008; and now the retail giant is telling customers that they'll no longer support the DRM laden downloads that they. Continue reading
Music & The Creative Class: A Fruit Fly Industry
(Part 1) Richard Florida and his 2005 bestseller The Rise of the Creative Class: And How It's Transforming Work, Leisure, Community and Everyday Life gave voice to a movement to. Continue reading