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
Get More Fans Is A Mindblowingly Complete DIY Guide To The New Music Business
Jesse Cannon and Todd Thomas's new book, titled "Get More Fans," is more accurately described by the subtitle "The DIY Guide to the New Music Business." At a bit over. Continue reading
How The Digital Music Revolution Is Re-shaping Album Artwork
With digital music, many felt that it deprived albums of its visual and tactile components. However, in Mark’s opinion, the digital music revolution is actually breathing new life into album. Continue reading
Chirpify Adds $2 Million In Funding, Signs Lil Wayne, Snoop Dogg & Puma For In-Stream Social Commerce
Today Chirpify, an instream social commerce app for Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, announced $2 million in new funding from Voyager Capital. That brings their investment total to date to $3.3. Continue reading
N.Y. Court Rules Against Grooveshark In Universal Music Battle
In a major blow to Grooveshark, a five judge panel of the New York Supreme Court’s appellate division ruled that music recorded prior to 1972 was not covered by safe. Continue reading
