Apple Promotes Beats 1 Radio With Massive Time Square Billboard, Announces First Interview

So far we haven't seen much that's all that different about Apple's new music service scheduled to launch next Tuesday, June 30th.  One point of differentiation is Beats 1, the. Continue reading

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Touring Pastimes: How To Get The Most Out Of Your Time On The Road

In the hustle and bustle of touring, you can easily forget to have some fun. After all, what's the fun of playing in a city you don't actually get to. Continue reading

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50% OFF MUSIC SALE! Apple To Pay Half Royalty Rate During 90 Free Trials

One by one yesterday, independent music trade groups and labels announced they would be signing revised contracts with Apple Music. It was a major victory for indies who had objected. Continue reading

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Apple Music Previews Is First Exclusive: Pharrell’s “Freedom”

[UPDATED] Apple Music has unveiled its first exclusive.  Pharrell Williams, the singer, songwriter and producer who single handedly brought the world the mega-hit "Happy" will release "Freedom" exclusively on Apple Music on launch day, June. Continue reading

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AM NEWS BRIEF: Latest Apple Music News • Spotify Buys Seed Scientific • Indie Digital Tipping Point More

Thursday 6.25.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE 

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American Idol Winners Sue Sony Music: “Your Equity Stake In Spotify Cheats Artists”

In a claim that, if proven, has far reaching implications, a group of American Idol winners including Carrie Underwood, Kelly Clarkson and the label 19 Recordings are suing Sony, saying that. Continue reading

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Spotify Acquires Beats’ Analytics Provider Seed Scientific

Spotify is betting big on data to help is survive the coming battle with Apple Music. After acquiring  The Echo Nest last year, Spotify has bought its second major analytics. Continue reading

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Social Media Networks By The Numbers 2015 [INFOGRAPHIC]

How many followers does each social network have and what is their age breakdown?  These key questions which, along with engagement, are key metrics that can help you decide where to. Continue reading

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Snapchat for Musicians: Snap Your Friends, Snap Your Fans

At this point, the only way you don't know about Snapchat is if you've been literally living under a rock. Even the most off-the-grid among us know that Snapchat is mobile platform that. Continue reading

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Beatport Adds Free Embeddable Music Player, Artists To Be Paid For Every Stream

The money that artists make when music is played online is very slowly inching upward.  That pace should accelerate when Apple launches, or will after it gets past a controversial. Continue reading

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