First Impressions Count, The Importance Of A Brand For Your Band

Your brand is very important and you don’t want to be perceived as unprofessional. Bands need to pay attention to what they do and make sure that their brand is. Continue reading

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Rdio Redesigns Social Music Subscriptions. Vows End To ‘Boring’, ‘Spreadsheet’ Apps

Guest post by Eliot Van Buskirk of Evolver.fm. Rdio, the music subscription service from Skype and Kazaa co-founders Janus Friis and Niklas Zennstrom, announced major changes to its music subscription. Continue reading

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NEWS BRIEF: Turntable.fm. FanFueled, Google Music, Radio Reddit, NMS Discounts, RIAA & More

#SXSW Music Tech News: Turntable.fm has signed licencing deals with all four major labels.  FanFueled has added FanFueled Engage to cross market its unique artist/fan experience packages. More music tech. Continue reading

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Music Tech Announcements From #SXSW: Rdio, OneSheet, mSpot, 7digital, X5 & More

As SXSW Interactive transitions to SXSW Music, the music and music tech announcements are flowing: Music streamer Rdio launched a slicker, simpler and more social interface. OneSheet goes mobile: every. Continue reading

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Share Your #SXSW Plans With Us

What are you showcasing, launching or planning for SXSW Music 2012?  What demo, parties and music are you a part of?  What bands are you willing to wait in line. Continue reading

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X5 Music Confirms Licensing Deals With Cooking Vinyl, Welk Music Group & OneRPM

X5 Music Group has confirmed licensing deals with three top independent label groups – Cooking Vinyl, Welk Music Group (Vanguard, Sugar Hill) and South American digital distribution leader OneRPM. These. Continue reading

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Why So Many New Music Services Fail

Guest post by Neil Cartwright, Managing Director, Million Media. I've spent ten years licensing new music services and yet there are still only 3 music services acheiving discernable success: iTunes,. Continue reading

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Interview: Griff Morris, X5 Music’s Chief Content Officer, North America

Today the X5 Music Group confirmed licensing deals with three top independent label groups  Cooking Vinyl, Welk Music Group and OneRPM. We interviewed Griff Morris, X5 Music's Chief Content Officer,. Continue reading

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OurLabel Launches 100% Fan Funded Record Label

OurLabel has launched in beta with the goal of redefining the record label in an age of social media. Focused around a community site, OurLabel provides a platform for musicians. Continue reading

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Who Wins Investment Cash Race? Artist With Epic Song vs. Developer w/ Snazzy iPhone app?

There are musicians that don’t respect or care about copyrights. This may not be the best thing for your career. On Music Think Tank, Bruce Warila writes about why artists. Continue reading

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