You Mean Intel Partnering With 50 Cent’s SMS Audio On BioSport In-Ear Headphones Isn’t Funny?
Yesterday Gizmodo leaked news of the upcoming BioSport In-Ear headphones or "biometric earbuds" from SMS Audio and Intel. This product will be based on tech that Intel demoed in January.. Continue reading
10 Biggest Album Release Flops Of 2014
As with most years, the music industry delivers both bits hits and big misses. 2014 is no exception, with several major stars flaming out in spectacular fashion and fans of. Continue reading
Who Gets Paid From Radio Play?
By Ken Consor of Songtrust. When you hear a song on the radio, who gets paid? It’s probably not who you think. Today, we’re going to answer your questions and. Continue reading
Update Your Fans Without Getting On Their Nerves
By Hugh McIntyre from the Sonicbids Blog. Content is everything in this new digital world we live in, and no matter how small or insignificant it may seem to you,. Continue reading
SFX Losses Up 77% Despite 199% Revenue Growth, Stock Jumps 6%
Revenue at EDM powerhouse SFX grew 199% to $82 million while net loss increased 77.6% to $43.7 million, the publically traded company reported to Wall Street after the markets closed. Continue reading
Music Publishing News Weekly Roundup 8.15.14: Top 10 Publishers, Comments To DoJ, ASCAP Showcase
The Top 10 Music Publishing companies have been announced for the 2nd quarter of 2014. Leading the way with a 32.2% share of the top 100 songs is Sony/ATV. This is. Continue reading
Why The Press Is Ignoring Your Band’s Outreach
By Jhoni Jackson from the Sonicbids Blog. Here’s the scenario: You’ve meticulously crafted the perfect press email and sent it out to various journalists, but you’ve gotten zero replies. Now. Continue reading
Bridging The Gap Between Crowdfunding And Album Delivery With Your Own Album Campaign
One of the most powerful aspects of crowdfunding is the direct connections to fans that make it possible. But too many crowdfunding campaigns default to an old school music industry. Continue reading
Sony Brings Daily Album Deals App To U.S., Already Affecting Charts In Germany
Sony Music today launched an iOS app for daily album deals in the U.S. Creatively dubbed "Album of the day," the app provides 24 hour deals on one album a. Continue reading
Prerelease Power: 26% Of All Album Release Clicks Happen Before It Drops [INFOGRAPHIC]
(UPDATED) The team at GeoRiot analyzed clicks on new albums (where, when, and how they are happening) and interviewed industry insiders about the results. Some highlights: 26% of all new album click. Continue reading
