Budweiser Launches Made For Music As American Express Partners With MADE Music
Big brands are finding all sorts of way to connect with youth and that elusive thing called cool. But most of all, when they get serious about that mission, they. Continue reading
Music Tech Funding: Rowl, Ticketbis, Sensbeat
Today's music tech funding news focuses on three startups that aren't music-only but include music in the mix and are part of the competitive landscape for numerous music-related startups. Rowl,. Continue reading
Deadline To Showcase #SXSW Music 2015 Is Approaching Fast
With news surfacing last week that SXSW wants the city of Austin to limit "unofficial" activity, official SXSW showcases are becoming increasingly important. Last year 2,300-acts showcased including nearly 600 international. Continue reading
How Lean Back Listening Helped Break A Dutch Hit In The States
By Will Page, Jomar Perez, and Chris Tynan from Spotify Insights. Dutch rapper Mr Probz self-released his song ‘Waves’ late last year. Soon afterwards, German house producer Robin Schulz remixed. Continue reading
Everclear Spoofs U2’s Apple Album Giveaway [VIDEO]
U2's Apple album giveaway which generated massive promotion and more than a little controversy, can now add comedy to its accomplishments. With help from Funny Or Die, Everclear offers up a. Continue reading
24HR Records: 3 Strangers Write And Record 3 Songs In 24 Hours
By Nicholas Roberts of And the Giraffe. 24HR Records, a Nashville-based recording project, places 3 musicians who have never met before into a studio for a 24 hour marathon session. Continue reading
Grooveshark To Appeal Latest Legal Defeat
Following last week's defiant response to its major loss in court, embattled music streamer Grooveshark is now promising to appeal the ruling, saying it is “preparing for the appeal process.”. Continue reading
Nielsen Survey Shows Music Still Trumps All Forms Of Entertainment
[UPDATED] Nielsen's Music 360° 2014, an annual study of consumer habits and spending, revealed that 93% of the U.S. population listens to music, spending more than 25 hours each week. Continue reading
NFL Deal With Bose Only Bans Beats Headphones During TV Interviews
News broke over the weekend that the NFL is banning Beats Headphones on tv as part of their deepening relationship with Bose. Actually it's a little unclear exactly what they've. Continue reading
