NPR Music’s Amy Schriefer Talks First Listen Album Streams

Guest post by Eliot Van Buskirk of Evolver.fm. NPR has a well-deserved reputation for airing thoughtful programming and the occasional quirky personality, but it’s also the place where a wide. Continue reading

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Apple EarPods: Comfortable With Natural Sounding Bass But Will They Last?

Guest post by Brooks Newberry of Evolver.fm. Many iPod and iPhone owners — even the ones who don’t know what a CNET is — are quick to upgrade the flat. Continue reading

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Full Text Of EMI CEO Roger Faxon’s Email To Staff On UMG Purchase, His Own Departure

Just after today's announcement that EU regulators had approved Universal 's $1.9 billion purchase of EMI's recorded music holdings, EMI CEO Roger Faxon sent an email to staff,  In it,. Continue reading

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Universal EMI Deal Likely To Slow Digital Music Innovation

With today's EU approval of Universal's purchase of EMI and U.S. regulators expected to follow, the new realities of a music industry now 40% controlled by a single company, is. Continue reading

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EU Approves Universal EMI Deal [OFFICIAL]

European Union regulators have approved Universal Music Group's $1.9 billion purchase of EMI's recorded music holdings from bankers Citi.  To get the nod, UMG has agreed to sell assets that. Continue reading

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NEWS BRIEF: EMI-UMG Details & Reaction, Sony/ATV Auctions Virgin, Pandora Uncertainty & More

Friday 9.21.2012 Music Biz News & Views From Around The Web UPDATED THROUGHOUT THE DAY Click Here

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Irish Rockers The Script Uses Video Q&A To Engage Fans On Tour

Fan engagement strategies and approaches tend to differ from artist to artist. For some, it makes more sense to constantly communicate with fans and involve them in every part of. Continue reading

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After “The Trolls Threw Some Pretty Nasty Stones”, Amanda Palmer Will Pay Musicians

After a week of controversy and stone-throwing, Amanda Palmer has reversed course and will pay the guest musicians that she had just recently asked to play for free. "Me and. Continue reading

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LetsListen: A Social & Face-To-Face Music Locker Experience

LetsListen is a social music locker that allows users to store music in the cloud, play it back anywhere, and listen and interact with their friends in real-time. While their social. Continue reading

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Soundcloud Releases Major iPhone & Android App Updates

SoundCloud has released major updates to their iPhone and Android apps that simplify the recording, editing, and publishing process. New app features include:

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