More News: Spotify Lacks WMG Deal, Facebook + Skype, Citi Readies EMI, McCartney, Google+, More
Spotify may have announced that it's coming to the US, but it still doesn't have a deal done with Warner Music Group, according to the LA Times. Plus: A Top. Continue reading
Warner Music Reportedly Plans $1.05 Billion Junk Bond Issue Prior To Sale
Warner Music Group Corp. reportedly plans to sell $1.05 billion of high yield junk bonds before its sale to Len Blavatnik's Access Industries. The sale, which could happen as early. Continue reading
Facebook Adds Skype Video, Group Chat
Today Facebook announced video chat powered by Skype and a number of upgrades to its messaging system. "A few months ago, we started working with Skype to bring video calling. Continue reading
Spotify Launches U.S. Site
(UPDATED) "Spotify is coming to the U.S." declares a new landing page launched by the company today. The page includes to sign up to be one of the first to. Continue reading
Jay Frank: What Does iCloud Really Mean For Music?
Jay Frank is the SVP of Music Strategy at CMT. His book and FutureHitDNA blog are must-reads. After Apple’s announcement of the iCloud, my instinct, as always, was to write. Continue reading
Bre.ad Offers Promotional Url Shortening
If you follow all things Lady Gaga, you may have heard about her investment in social networking platform called the Backplane. It's a project spearheaded by her business manager Troy. Continue reading
The Highway Girl: Building On What You Already Do
Samantha Murphy, aka The Highway Girl, has a long history as a performer which has led her to unique approaches to the contemporary music industry. In particular, she turned her. Continue reading
Room For Growth? Maps & Weather Apps More Popular Than Music
Not sure there's a lot of room for growth in mobile music? Games, weather, maps and social networking apps are all more popular downloads for mobile phones than music apps,. Continue reading
Call To Indie Artists: Stop Giving Your Music Away
Free stuff is enticing. However, free is a controversial topic especially in music. Do you believe in giving away music for free? On Music Think Tank, Taurean Casey believes that. Continue reading
Smartphones: Apple Grows, Android Soars [CHART]
What platform should you be developing an app for? comScore data for three months ending May 2011 found Google Android widening its lead among smartphone platforms in the U.S. with. Continue reading
Reuters Says Bye Bye Billboard, Hello Wrap
Reuters news services ended its long term relationship with Billboard Magazine and The Hollywood Reporter on July 1st, in favor of a new one with The Wrap. The blog, launched. Continue reading
