NEWS BRIEF: Yahoo?, IODA + ABC, Aerosmith To iTunes, BBM Music, SF MusicTech Discount & More
Yahoo has fired CEO Carol Bartz. (press release). The company's stock jumped this morning. Anyone have any thoughts about what this might mean for Yahoo's already anemic music offering? IODA. Continue reading
REM’s Michael Stipe Talks Art, Photography & Tumblr For The Creators Project
The Creators Project talked with Michael Stipe in his NY studio about his art, his photography and his web projects, including Futurepicenter, and his Tumblr blog, Confessions of a Michael. Continue reading
Take the Survey for the Future of Music Coalition’s Artist Revenue Streams Research Project
(Updated) Today the latest phase of the Future of Music Coalition's Artist Revenue Streams research project kicks off with a survey for musicians and composers focused on the question, "How. Continue reading
The Echo Nest To Help Power Clear Channel’s Pandora-like iHeartRadio
In what may be the music intelligence platform biggest deal to date, The Echo Nest today announced an agreement with Clear Channel Radio to help power their iHeartRadio digital music. Continue reading
So, You Want a Label Contract?
Do you ever wonder what things label reps look for in a band/artist to sign? On Music Think Tank, Apryl Peredo posts several things that can make labels say no. Continue reading
4 Most Popular Facebook Apps For Musicians
Facebook is fast becoming a hub for music discovery and marketing, That growth should accelerate when the social network announces its music plans on September 22nd. All of this makes. Continue reading
DropKick Murphys, Dangerbird Records Talk D.I.Y. & Fan Engagement With Ian Rogers [VIDEO]
(UPDATED) Ken Casey of The Dropkick Murphys and their new manager Jeff Castelaz, the CEO Dangerbird Records join Topspin Record's Ian Rogers on This Week In Music to talk about. Continue reading
Buzz: Creative Merchandising On The Warped Tour
What do many fans wear? T-shirts and merchandise with the artist’s brand on it. On Music Think Tank, IndieAmbassador.com posts a video where their crew speaks to merchandise people at. Continue reading
AM News Brief: 7Digital’s 1M Mobile, $1.4 Royalty Lawsuit, MetalBlade, Deezer Beats UMG & More
7digital says they're reaching a million active mobile users with 20% of digital sales come direct from mobile devices. The company says it expects to be pre-installed on over 20. Continue reading
