CASH Music’s “Seed” Is Creating Free Digital Tools For Musicians & You Can Help
What WordPress did for bloggers, non-profit CASH Music hopes to do for musicians. They've been creating free open source digital tools for for several years, and now they are reaching. Continue reading
Google Music: Weeks Away, Months Away – Never?!
Depending on who you ask, Google Music is either weeks or months away from launching. A report from Businessweek suggests that the launch may come as soon as next month.. Continue reading
Make It Count – 1 out of 4 Apps Are Used Only Once
More and more, artists are looking to release apps to distribute extra content and connect with their fans. Companies like Mobile Roadie and SoundAround provide artists with great solutions to. Continue reading
Sony’s Music Unlimited Will Not Offer Free Streams
Mark Harris at About.com almost got Hypebot excited about Sony's Music Unlimited service. In a headline on his blog, Harris suggested that the music service will be offering free streams.. Continue reading
Bamboozle Rewards Loyal, Social-Media Savvy Fans
The annual three-day music extravaganza that is Bamboozle doesn't kick off until April 29, but in the meantime, the festival is striving to keep their biggest fans engaged. They have. Continue reading
EMI CEO Says Citi Takeover Relieves Pressure
In an extensive round of media interviews and meetings with staff yesterday, EMI CEO Roger Faxon sent a singular message: Citigroup's acquisition and recapitalization relieves pressure on the music group. Continue reading
Music Biz News: Arcade Fire Rip Off, Dangerbird Prez, Godin, Thumbplay Music,VEVO & More
Spotify denies reports of paltry payments to indies. (TechRadar) Microsoft Blatantly Rips Off Arcade Fire (Stereogum) Thumbplay Music To Add “Radio” Feature. (Mashable) Indie label and management company Dangerbird names Piero. Continue reading
Why Any Seat At Music Hack Day Is More Valuable Than A Front Row Ticket To The Grammys
"Technological change is discontinuous.The monks in their scriptoria did not invent the printing press, horse breeders did not invent the motorcar, and the music industry did not invent the iPod. Continue reading
Is The Format Replacement Cycle Over?
When the CD format came out, fans upgraded their LP collections, igniting a boom in sales that lasted from 1984 to 2000. When the MP3 format trickled up from the. Continue reading
Citi Takes Control Of EMI, Wipes Out $3.5B Debt
(UPDATE 2) EMI, the world's fourth largest label group along with a successful publishing division, are now controlled by one of America's largest banks. As predicted, Citigroup seized 100% of. Continue reading