Zappa Project Roxy By Proxy Funding Experiment Receiving Poor Public Response
The Zappa Family Trust is attempting to raise funds to complete the film The Roxy Performances for theatrical and DVD release. Focused on concerts from 1973, they are offering 1000. Continue reading
Private Equity Firm Set To Acquire SESAC
Private equity firm Rizvi Traverse is is close to acquiring an equity stake in Nashville-based performing rights organization SESAC, according to an FTC filing that provides few specifics. SESAC represents. Continue reading
Top 10 Musicians To Invite To Your Holiday Party
Want to add a little life to your holiday party? Invite a musIcian! Seriously, who appreciates free alcohol, food and a good part more ?. Here are my 10 picks. Continue reading
Why Google Music’s New ‘Scan And Match’ Is Not Enough
By Eliot Van Buskirk of Evolver.fm. When Apple launched iCloud, it included a feature that let you put your music in the cloud without manually uploading each song, which takes. Continue reading
Midem Announces Top Music Marketing Finalist
(UPDATED) International music convention Midem has announced the finalists of the second edition of the Midem Marketing Competition. The competition highlights innovative use of music or partnership with artists in. Continue reading
UPDATE: Deezer Eyes U.S. As It Launches Free Music Globally, Deezer4Artists Promo Platform
UPDATED: Deezer CEO Axel Dauchez told the Wall Street Journal today that said that they are "looking for a partner in the U.S." that would help it gain access to. Continue reading
Streaming Music Service Zvooq Says It’s Been Raided By It’s Own Investors
"We’re under assault," Alexei Ostroukhov, the founder of streaming music service Zvooq and it's parent company Dream Industries, wrote on his Facebook page. The Russian startup’s office and bank accounts . Continue reading
The State of Music Psychology
Guest post by Diana Hereld (@christypaffgen) for sidewinder.fm, a music and tech think tank. The psychological conversation surrounding music has boomed. In a few short years, the studies of music. Continue reading
A Better Social Music Experience
Guest post by Alex May (@AlexmDrums) of sidewinder.fm, a music and tech think tank. Of the growing number of social music services and apps, none of them have realized the. Continue reading