POLL: What Do You Think Of The $7.4 Million “Blurred Lines” Verdict?
When does "influenced by" become infringement? That's the question that every songwriter, publisher and label boss is asking after a jury awarded the estate of Marvin Gaye $7.4 million their battle with Robin. Continue reading
Couch By Couchwest Proudly Presents The Exact Opposite Of South By Southwest
Can't make it to Austin? Too smart to go during SXSW? Couch By Couchwest (CXCW) has been offering an alternative to the madness for five years running. Where? In the living. Continue reading
Making The Case For A Freemium Reset
"Freemium absolutely can work as a model and it has achieved a huge amount already, but it needs recalibrating to ensure it delivers the next stage of market growth in. Continue reading
A 4-Week Plan to Prime Social Media for Your Album Release
When you're sitting on a pre-launched album, odds are you're chomping at the bit to get it out to your fans. Taking a deep breath to plan a strategic launch. Continue reading
Throwback Thursday: Reliving The Glory Days Of CD Collections
Remember the intense love affair you had in the 90's and early 2000's with your CD collection? You weren't the only one. Relive your glory days to the tune of your. Continue reading
Dear SXSW Band, You’re Screwing Up Your Career With Your Profile
"You made it through the SX gatekeepers and have a shot to impress writers, producers, PR people, labels, publishers, sponsors and all manner of music biz peeps, so why are you crapping. Continue reading
SideOneDummy Forms Global Partnership With INgrooves On 20th Anniversary
Independent music label SideOneDummy Records, expanded it's partnership with one of the world's leading independent music distributors, INgrooves Music Group to include global distribution services for every release on the. Continue reading
SXSW Launches SXSW On – A Free On-Demand Original Content TV Network
If you wish you were headed to Austin next week for the 27th annual South By Southwest (SXSW) festival but can't make the trip, you don't have to miss the. Continue reading