Deadline For Music Tech @ SXSW Just 2 Weeks Away
If you're developing a product or service in the music tech or musician services sector, you're about to miss an essential deadline. SXSW Accelerator provides a highly visible showcase before. Continue reading
Court Rules Against Universal Music In Lawsuit That Could Pay Artists Millions. Chuck D Joins Fight.
Welcome to every major label's worst nightmare. Universal Music Group (UMG) is now facing the real possibility of mulitple class action lawsuits alleging they short-changed artists of royalties owed for. Continue reading
NEWS BRIEF: Groupon IPO, SXSW Deadlines Loom, Coldplay’s Digital Score, Touring $’s Up & More
The Groupon IPO raised $700 million on a valuation of $17.8 billion this morning with a price of $20 per share. The daily deals leader has a deal with Live. Continue reading
How A Major Label Markets A New Artist
Ever wonder how a major label builds a fanbase for a new artist? On Music Think Tank, Minh Chau finds the answer in David F. Carr’s article, “How Warner Music. Continue reading
Ubisoft’s Rocksmith Revives Music Gaming With Combo Of Guitar Hero & “How To”
Ubisoft is responsible for such games as the "Just Dance" series and "Michael Jackson The Experience". Last month the company released "Rocksmith", signaling their intention to revive the music game. Continue reading
SoundCloud Launches Robust HTML5 Widget
SoundCloud has released a public beta version of its HTML5 widget. The company calls it "more than just a music player" and built it to encourage interactivity with the sound. Continue reading
Apple’s iTunes Match Inches Closer To Launch
After missing Apple's self imposed deadline of a late October launch, its iTunes Match music service appears to be a bit closer to launch. Yesterday, Apple re-invited app developers to. Continue reading
Are You A Gracious Musician?
What does being a gracious musician mean to you? On Music Think Tank, Marion Evon explains how to be a gracious musician which can help your career in the long. Continue reading
Rock City Club’s Social Music Net Off To Slow Start [Updated]
[Multiple Updates] Rock City Club recently relaunched in beta as a "social music network" after a previous launch in early 2010. It's basically a band-centered social network with some interesting. Continue reading
EMI & EchoNest Create First Major Label “Open Sandbox” For Music Apps
In an unusual collaboration for a large music rightsholder, EMI and The Echo Nest are working together to put thousands of EMI controlled songs, videos and other music-related content to. Continue reading
