NEWS BRIEF: MySpace Ups Free Music Ante, iTunes Parental Warnings, HMV Collapse, Eventbrite & More
MySpace has relaunched and while it's probably too late, two things stood out: they've created what may be the most comprehensive 100% free unlimited music service (including mobile), and their. Continue reading
Exclusive Look Inside Artist Growth Musician Career Management Platform [VIDEO]
Artist Growth won't launch until January 17th, but we've got an exclusive look inside this mobile software platform which offers musicians career management tools, task tracking and group project coordination.. Continue reading
TuneRights: A Stock Market For Future Hit Songs
TuneRights made the cut for January's music tech pitch competition at midemlab. It's essentially a financial services platform that allows musicians to post singles and investors to buy in for. Continue reading
YouTube Says Universal “Had No Right” To Take Down Megaupload Video
Late last week Universal Music admitted in court documents that it had pulled a Megaupload video including A-list musicians off YouTube even though there had been no violation of copyright. Continue reading
Arcade Fire Releases Interactive Video For “Sprawl II”
Arcade Fire's new single "Sprawl II (Mountains Beyond Mountains)" is receiving both the traditional and interactive music video treatment. With a dedicated site designed for interaction and a video designed. Continue reading
MySpace Reboots Today With Focus On Music, Facebook Integration
Months after it was purchased by online ad firm Specific Media at a fire sale price, MySpace is finally getting a makeover. The focus, as the new owners promised, is. Continue reading
Musicians: Don’t Let Your Past Dictate Your Future
On Music Think Tank, Brian Thompson talks about something many people have to deal with – failure. In the music industry, artists have to face a lot of rejection, but. Continue reading
Top 20 Songwriters Of 2011
The artists who perform hit songs are common knowledge to even the most casual music fan. In some cases, the same artists who dominate the airwaves are also responsible for. Continue reading
New Music Seminar Returns To NYC June 17-19, 2012
This year’s New Music Seminar (NMS) has been announced for June 17-19, 2012 in New York City. the conference will open with keynote speaker Bob Pittman, CEO of Clear Channel. . Continue reading
Pixies’ Manager Richard Jones On Direct-To-Fan Marketing & Sales [VIDEO]
In a new episode of This Week in Music, Topspin's Ian Rogers talks with Richard Jones, the manager of the Pixies. Their wide ranging discussion includes why and how he. Continue reading
NEWS BRIEF: MySpace Reboots, Fuse On Ropes, Mulligan Predicts, Gatfield On EMI, SOPA & More
(UPDATED) MySpace is getting a reboot today with a focus on music and Facebook integration. Details here. Music Video Channel Fuse Could Blow Up In Carriage Spat With Time Warner. Continue reading
