NEWS BRIEF: Google Music, SOPA Reaction, New SoundExchange COO, Facebook Events & More
The big music story is the launch of Google Music. Reactions are mixed, but it is more ambitious than I feared based on previous Google Music false starts. (This chart. Continue reading
Google Music Launches: Free Cloud Storage, 320kps Downloads & D.I.Y. Artist Hub
(UPDATED) Google Music left beta this afternoon touting music discovery, unique sharing options, mobile payments and a direct to fan sales hub for independent artists. In a move that bests. Continue reading
Distributor Pulls 234 Labels From Spotify, Napster, Rdio After iTunes Payments Drop 24%
Electronic music distributor STHoldings has pulled all its distributed labels from streaming music services Spotify, Simfy, Rdio and Napster. "Despite these services offering promotion to many millions of music listeners. Continue reading
Everything You Need To Know About SOPA & The New Copyfight
This post comes by Eliot Van Buskirk of Evolver.fm comes on the day that Congressional hearings SOPA begin. You may have heard rumblings and grumblings about a Senate bill that. Continue reading
restorm.com Introduces Facebook App For Labels
Zurich-based restorm.com recently introduced a label-focused version of their Facebook app for bands. Billed as the "world's first Facebook app for labels", restorm.com offers a number of features ranging from. Continue reading
Tips on Writing an Effective Artist Biography
Having trouble writing your artist biography? If you don’t have someone to write your biography and you need some help, you may want to check out this MTT post. On. Continue reading
Sony Added To Today’s Google Music Launch, Here’s What to Look For
(UPDATED) At a Los Angeles event scheduled for this afternoon, Google Music is expected to enhance its service with new mobile and sharing features plus a download store including the catalogs. Continue reading
Sting Spends More Than $1Million On Free iPad App
When I first saw the news that Sting had an iPad app as part of his activities celebrating 25 years of solo performance, it didn't strike me as particularly startling,. Continue reading
ICM: Turmoil At One Of World’s Top Agencies
Major global talent agency ICM is reportedly in turmoil after rumors circulated about ICM President Chris Silbermann exiting the company, along with with several key personnel, including Ted Chervin and. Continue reading
Active vs. Passive Fans: Why Radio & TV Still Rank Tops For Music Discovery
The data presented in a recent NPD Group/NARM study found terrestrial radio and syndicated television among the main influential sources of music discovery (60% and 49% respectively). With all the new avenues for music. Continue reading
