Will Google Music Offer Full Song Previews?
The central appeal of Google Music is that it will allow fans to buy music within the company's search engine. Rather than fans seeing solely YouTube videos, Wikipedia entries, and. Continue reading
Universal Cuts 50, WMG & EMI Sale Rumors Grow. But At The Top, They’re Playing Musical Chairs
The major label roller coaster ride has intensified over the last few days with a series of staff cuts, executive changes and sale rumors that should radically shift the major. Continue reading
Why My Band Left MySpace & Facebook – For Good
Recently I spoke with Robin Davey who is a musician, director, and producer. His bands include The Hoax and most recently the eclectic pop duo The Bastard Fairies. Davey has directed. Continue reading
Pomplamoose Actually Has Terrible Internet [VIDEO]
Below is a short interview that YouTube did with Jack Conte and Natalie Dawn of Pomplamoose. In it, there are several great and insightful quotes. Right off the bat, Conte. Continue reading
The Music Bay – A Good Reason to Be Scared
The Pirate Bay crew has a surprise for the music industry. A few years back they registered a domain name, themusicbay.org, but haven't done anything with it. That could change. Continue reading
How to Adapt Your Music Strategy to the Market
The latest research into music consumption habits can make a musician's head spin. What do I change? Who is most likely to buy my music? Catherine Hol has written a. Continue reading
Music Biz News: Global Copyright Database In Works, Sony To mSpot, Qriocity Debuts & More
Sony to mSpot: Get off of my cloud. (CNET) $10K iTunes Winner Hung Up On Apple, Thought It Was a Prank. (COM) Music industry working on global copyright database. (R). Continue reading
#MIDEM 2011: Like It Or Not, It’s A D.I.Y. World
It was a busy Sunday at MIDEM. Making contacts and doing deals on the trade show floor was the focus for many. Others went looking for answers and presenters in. Continue reading
#MIDEM Deals: musiXmatch Scores Big, IODA Launches In Africa with Sony, HFA + Cooking Vinyl
musiXmatch, a provider of digital lyrics solutions, this morning announced major partnerships with BMG, Kobalt, Universal Music Publishing Group, and Sony ATV Music, giving them what they say is the. Continue reading
#MIDEM Day 2: Trade Show Opens, Deals Announced & More
The main MidemNet presentations are over, and this morning the trade show opened. It feels as if there may be fewer exhibitors, but most booths are busy and deals are. Continue reading
Video: #Midem Panel With Imogen Heap & OK Go’s Damian Kulash
Saturday I had the pleasure of hosting a MidemNet panel with OK Go's Damian Kulash and Imogen Heap. Both artists have developed impressive careers in large part because of new. Continue reading
