Fender Accelerator Tour Launches Providing Emerging Artists With Transportation, Gear, And Promo Support

Fender is removing the headache and hassle of touring on an emerging artist's budget by providing musicians with gear, transportation, and tour support as part of it's newly launched Fender Accelerator Tour. 

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Bursting The Music Tech Bubble

That tech people and music people live inside rarified bubbles should come as a surprise to absolutely no one. If you’ve ever set foot in Silicon Valley, or Brooklyn, or. Continue reading

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Rdio Adds 20 Curated Record Label Stations

In an increasingly competitive sector, music streamers are looking for new ways to attract and keep users. It will be interesting to see if Rdio's new 20+ stations curated by. Continue reading

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The Music Industry Really Wants To Kill Free Listening

The debate continues. Does free, or so called freemium music help slow piracy and build an audience that will eventually pay? Or does it devalue music to the point that creators. Continue reading

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ASCAP Elects New Board Of Directors

ASCAP has announced results of its biennial election for the Board of Directors. President and Chairman Paul Williams announced the 12 writer and 12 publisher members elected to a  2. Continue reading

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Diddy Invests In Pleek Photo Messaging App

Social messaging apps of all varieties – text, photo, video and even music – are the current darlings of venture capitalists.  If the app is a hit, it can grab. Continue reading

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Major Songwriters Demand Halt To Publishers’ Digital Rights Exit From ASCAP, BMI

Publishers have expressed their increasing intent to bypass ASCAP and BMI to cut direct deals with digital music services. Now organizations representing a broad spectrum of songwriters are questioning the. Continue reading

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10 Most Buzzed About Emerging Artists #SXSW 2015

You can pretend you don't care, but we know that, like us, you really want to know . Who were this year's buzz bands at SXSW?  We've got the Top. Continue reading

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AM NEWS BRIEF: Beatport Adds Free Music App, Pleek Nabs Diddy Dollars, Loudr Upends Licensing & More

Friday 3.27.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE 

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