Why Not Crowdfund Your Music App?
Mobile music apps now cover the gamut from album-related projects to music tech startup products. And a number of such apps have been successfully crowdfunded on the major crowdfunding platforms.. Continue reading
Red Bull DIDN’T Steal My Music. More Important Lessons For Indie Artists.
Last week, David Philips wrote a post about how Red Bull stole his music to use in a YouTube video. However, this week he follows up on his last post. Continue reading
Changing Its Name To Peer.fm Won’t Save Napster.fm
By Eliot Van Buskirk of Evolver.fm. A new open-source music streaming service called Napster.fm had to change its name to Peer.fm at the behest of Rhapsody, which owns the Napster. Continue reading
A2IM Announces Indie Artist & Label 2013 LIBBY Awards Nominees
The American Association Of Independent Music (A2IM) has announced the nominees for the 2nd Libera Awards (The “LIBBYs”), to be held June 20 at NYC’s Highline Ballroom. The LIBBY's celebrate. Continue reading
Challengers Strive To Knock Pandora Off Perch
By Kyle Bylin (@sidewinderfm), founder and editor of sidewinder.fm, a music and tech think tank. Have you ever heard of Pandora? This is often the question that music and tech executives open a. Continue reading
Will.i.am Admits Copyright Infringement On New Track [Listen & Decide]
Will.i.am of the Black Eyed Peas has been accused of copyright infringement after people noticed that the music in his collaboration Chris Brown "Let's Go" sounded like Russian DJs Arty. Continue reading
Spotify’s Most Streamed & Viral Tracks [US & UK]
Most streamed on Spotify April 15-21. UNITED STATES1. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis feat. Ray Dalton, "Can't Hold Us" (Macklemore)2. Imagine Dragons, "Radioactive" (Interscope Records)3. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis feat. Wanz,. Continue reading
Think A Big Festival Play Can Make You A Star? Jimmy Kimmel Proves Fest Fans Are Oblivious [VIDEO]
So much for fan engagement… Jimmy Kimmel sent a reporter to Coachella to interview attendees about the bands they were most excited to see. But the band's they were asking. Continue reading
Portugal. The Man Reaches Fans With Evil Friends Digital Sticker App For iOS
By David Chaitt (@chaitters), a SoundCtrl Board Member. Going to Ad Age Digital Conference, I had little or no understanding of photo app developer Aviary. Tobias Peggs, their CEO, was. Continue reading
