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
Shirtify T-Shirt Of Month Club: Music You Like, Money For Independent Artists
[Updated below] Shirtify is a t-shirt of the month club that's based on your social listening preferences. This Canadian starup uses music services like Spotify to identify what you're listening. Continue reading
Judge Demands Universal Music Explain MagaUpload Takedown Campaign Today
Late last week, after cloud file storage site MegaUpload debuted a promo video featuring P Diddy, Will.i.am, Alicia Keys, Kanye West, Snoop Dogg, Chris Brown, The Game, Mary J Blige. Continue reading
Manchester Orchestra Asks Fans To Sing Along & Why It’s Working
Atlanta-based indie rock group Manchester Orchestra has launched a unique and interactive fan experience for their song, “Virgin” – a track that’s been described as “a song to the fans” by. Continue reading
