REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review
Universal Music pulled a Megaupload promo video filled with A-list music stars from YouTube. But it's back up after UMG failed to prove copyright infringement and revealed a secret deal. Continue reading
MusicThinkTank Weekly Recap: 5 Tips On Getting a Label, Sponsor & Booking Agent
Where The Music Industry Thinks Out Loud Brian Hazard: Why I Still Use Jango Simon Tam: 5 Tips on Getting a Label, Sponsor, or Booking Agent Matt Voyno: 3 Signs. Continue reading
Organize Facebook Events From Invites To Ticketing with Usher iPhone App
Usher, a new iPhone app unrelated to the superstar performer, looks like a great way to organize Facebook events using your smartphone. It has numerous capabilities for event organizers and. Continue reading
Inside Spotify Radio vs. Pandora – The Echo Nest Makes The Difference
Every time a new "Pandora killer" launches, my first question is what technology is driving song selection. The answer matters because that's who/what is deciding what we listen to. Pandora. Continue reading
Bands Want Facebook Likes, But Should They Be Chasing YouTube Views?
A recent survey undertaken by Reverb Nation suggests that Facebook likes are by far the most sought after thing on a bands agenda. I wrote about the reach of Facebook. Continue reading
Is The Future Of Concert Ticketing On Facebook? Ticketfly Thinks So
Several studies have shown the power of Facebook to promote ticket sales. Friends want to be where their other friends are and fans want to commune with fans. But what. Continue reading
Courtney Taylor-Taylor’s One Model Nation Combines Graphic Novel & Fictional Band
"One Model Nation" is a graphic novel and music project that started as a film script. Originally envisioned by Courtney Taylor-Taylor of the Dandy Warhols and Donovan Leitch, who did. Continue reading
Hello Music Goes Mobile With App
Hello Music has launched an iPhone app that brings mobile access to its daily deals on instruments, gear and musician services. 120,000 have registered for free Hello Music memberships. The free. Continue reading
Megaupload Video Back On YouTube, After UMG Offers ‘We Yanked It Because We Could’ Defense
Megaupload's controversial music video is back on YouTube after Universal Music Group lawyers failed to offer a federal court judge justification for its removal. Publicly, Universal had argued that Megaopload. Continue reading
NEWS BRIEF: UMG vs Megaupload & Grooveshark, iTunes Match In’tl, New Music Seminar To NYC & More
Universal Music lawyers aren't getting much of a holiday break. Yesterday, UMG had to admit that Megaupload did nothing illegal in releasing a promo video featuring A-list musicians. (MORE) But. Continue reading
Warner Music, Sony To Join Universal In Lawsuit Against Grooveshark
Sony Music Entertainment and the Warner Music Group are reportedly joining Universal Music Group in their lawsuit against Grooveshark. The suit, already filed in United States District Court in Manhattan,. Continue reading
