A Deep Dive Into Spotify’s iPad App [REVIEW]
Yesterday, we covered the launch of Spotify's iPad app. At first I was underwhelmed. Apps like Songkick were missing, for example. But as I played with the app last night,. Continue reading
Socialcam Battles Viddy For Mobile Video Sharing Supremacy
Since the billion dollar acquisition of Instagram by Facebook, the phrase "Instragram for Video" has taken on an added meaning related to expensive mergers. However, for music marketing, the mobile. Continue reading
Tech Investors Silver Lake Buy Major Stake In William Morris Endeavor Agency
Mega-booking agency William Morris Endeavor Entertainment (WME) has sold a major stake to a company best know for investing in technology, private equity firm Silver Lake. While the official announcement. Continue reading
NEWS BRIEF: Love Loses Cobain Rights, LN’s Concert Calendar, Topspin + Tunecore, Rdio & More
Courtney Love loses rights to Kurt Cobain's image - Income from late Nirvana singer's name and likeness pass from widow to daughter, Frances Bean, in exchange for $2.75m loan (Guardian). Continue reading
Case Study: Vinyl Thief Builds Fanbase With Free Music, Web Marketing & Live Shows
Vinyl Thief is an indie rock band based in Nashville. After releasing an EP that sparked only a limited response, they decided to add marketer Wes Davenport to their team.. Continue reading
How To Choose The Best Songs For Your Album
Are you having trouble figuring out which songs you should keep on your album? Try out Simon Tam’s advice by treating the process like a songwriting contest. Start rating your. Continue reading
Music Tech Startup News: Covify, TastemakerX, WiMP, SocialFolders, AtticTV, BeeFM, Musikki
In recent news related to music tech startups, promising newcomer Covify bubbled to the service via the TNW Kings of Code Hack Battle while TastemakerX is finally available for download.. Continue reading
Basic Marketing Principles For Artists: Increase Amount Of Money You Charge [Part 3 of 3]
On Music Think Tank, Ariel Hyatt has the final segment of her series, “Basic Marketing Principles For Artists”. In part 3, she explores increasing the amount of money you charge.. Continue reading
Spotify Launches On iPad Without Apps
(UPDATED) Spotify has launched its much anticipated iPad app. The free app requires a Spotify Premium subscription, but non-subscribers can sign up to a 30-day free trial. The app includes a. Continue reading
NEWS BRIEF: Grooveshark vs. DMN, SiriusXM vs. Pandora, Jonas Bros. D.I.Y. , Mobile Roadie & More
(UPDATED) MUST READ: Grooveshark Tries To Force Digital Music News To Unveil Commenter, Ignoring First Amendment (techdirt) It's essential to the future of participatory journalism that we support DMN in. Continue reading
