iSound: Discovering Up-And-Coming Artists Now
As I write this, I'm listening to music on the improved iSound site; it's an online, personalized radio station, with a heavier lean towards indie music and up-and-coming artists. The. Continue reading
How Turn A Record Leak Turn Into A Good Thing
Record leaks happen. I remember being 14 or so and having gained access to some albums a couple months before the street date hit. Was there a gray area there?. Continue reading
Suddenly, I Don’t Think I Want To Own Music Anymore
This guest post is by Brenden Mulligan, founder of ArtistData. ArtistData was acquired earlier this year by Sonicbids, where Brenden is now the VP Strategic Development. Follow him on Twitter @bmull.. Continue reading
Interview: Jeff Price, TuneCore’s Outspoken CEO
On iTunes Delivery, His Competitors & More Yesterday, I spoke with Jeff Price, the CEO of the digital music distributor TuneCore. At recent events, certain companies have been advertising 24-hour. Continue reading
C-Mon & Kypski +19,765 Fans Crowdsource A Video
C-Mon & Kypski asked their fans to contribute to the video for their song “More is Less,” as as of this morning 19,765 people have jumped on board. The video. Continue reading
More Music Industry News: Google Music Coser, Thumbplay Adds Offline, WMG Loss Projected, Blackberry, BitTorrent Study & More
Google has reportedly opened talks with the Harry Fox Agency as part of an accelerated effort to open a its own music service. (NY Post) Rumors have Google Music launching. Continue reading
Music Publishers Demanding 360 Rights From Artists
Music Publishers Copy Major Label 360 Model Music publishers were once thought of as safe havens for artists. They nurtured songwriters, introduced them to the industry and sought ways to. Continue reading
What Record And Comic Stores Have In Common
Reporter Jason Snell attended this year’s Comic-Con to see how the iPad and other devices were affecting the comic industry; he found they seemed convinced that “the coming digital comic. Continue reading
Why Data Is The Future Of The Music Business
Video: Topspin's Ian Rogers On Direct To Fan Data This video is months old, but I was struck by how clearly and succinctly it makes the case for direct to. Continue reading
Hugh MacLeod: “Treat It Like An Adventure.”
Cartoonist and author Hugh MacLeod, known most famously for his drawings on the back of business-cards, wry insights, and sometimes cynical humor, posted a short mantra that I found interesting.. Continue reading
