Next Big Sound Rebuilds And Updates Music Analytics Platform
Music analytics startup Next Big Sound has recently unveiled a completely redesigned and rebuilt data platform for musicians and their management / marketing teams. While the service continues to track plays,. Continue reading
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. & Indie Music
Amanda Palmer's Request for Volunteer Musicians Outrages Many Who Push Palmer to Pay 9 Top SEO Tips for Musicians Cut Your Band's Touring Expenses with Airbnb Lyrics Videos Offer an. Continue reading
MusicThinkTank.com Weekly Recap: The Best Social Media Site for Bands & More
Where The Music Industry Thinks Out Loud Simon Tam: The Best Social Media Site for Bands Marcel Williams: How to avoid serious mistakes when choosing an agent Jamie Leger: Focus. Continue reading
REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review
Universal EMI Deal Approved by Both European Union Regulators and U.S. Federal Trade Commission Regulators Reportedly Told Universal To Sell 25% Of EMI Before Deal Approval Full Text: EMI CEO. Continue reading
The Week In Music Publishing: Sony/ATV Auctions Virgin, BMI Revenue Drop & More
Sony/ATV is preparing to auction their Virgin Music and Famous U.K. catalogs. The sale is a concession to regulators in the approval of Sony's takeover of EMI Music Publishing. Up for. Continue reading
U.S. Federal Trade Commission Approves Universal EMI Deal, Cites Labels’ “Different Portfolios”
(UPDATED) On the same day that EU regulators approved Universal Music's $1.9 Billion purchase of EMI, U.S. officials also rubber stamped the deal. In it's statement closing the case, the. Continue reading
7digital Expands Effort To Encourage Music Tech Innovation
Many music technology entrepreneurs, developers, and start-ups have ideas that usually sound great in theory (most overused term: “game-changer”), but it isn’t until they actually get their hands dirty in. Continue reading
Incubus Manager Steve Rennie: “Fuck The Gatekeepers!”
On next week’s episode of the Upward Spiral Podcast, Incubus manager Steve Rennie will be joining the show to share his experience and expertise, having been around long enough to witness. Continue reading
The Week In Music Commentary
Jeff Price Considers the End Of The New Music Industry Transformation Bruce Houghton Believes the Universal EMI Deal is Likely to Slow Digital Music Innovation Robin Davey Discusses The Price. Continue reading