POLL: Will You Pay For Apple Music?

Apple Music launched 90 days ago today, and that means that the first group of free trial subscriptions are expiring.  If you want to make sure you don't ever pay. Continue reading

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Rumblefish Founder, CEO Paul Anthony Troiano To Resign,Transition to Advisory Role

Rumblefish founder Paul Anthony Troiano is resigning as President and CEO, but will remain as an active advisor to the company.  Rumblefish was acquired by SESAC in 2013.

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Are You Attending SF MusicTech Summit? We’ve Got Discount Codes!

The latest edition of SF MusicTech is scheduled for November 10th at San Francisco's Hotel Kabuki. More than any other industry gathering, SF Music Tech brings together movers and shakers in both. Continue reading

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Music Metadata: A Case Study Through Genre

Keeping metadata accurate and consistent is one of the major challenges of publishing and maintaining a substantial music catalog. Here we look at common metatda issues in classical music, hip hop,. Continue reading

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YouTube’s Biggest Threat To The Music Industry May Not Be What You Think

While YouTube has undeniably had an extensive impact on the music industry, it could be bringing about an even greater cultural shift than previously guessed. As teens and pre-teens increasingly. Continue reading

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THE PITCH: Localized Concert Discovery App DoStuff

THE PITCH today comes from concert discovery app DoStuff. There are a number of startups working on concert discovery. BandsInTown and Songkick, for example, share info provided from artists, agents and. Continue reading

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Apple Music Launches In China For Just $1.57 USD Monthly With 90 Day Free Trial

Apple has launched Apple Music, iTunes Movies and Books in the world's most populous country, China.  How many of the country's 1.3 billion consumers will flock to Apple Music remains. Continue reading

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The Cassette Tape Makes A Comeback

It looks like vinyl isn't the only retro audio format getting a second wind. The National Audio Company, one of the largest manufacturers of cassettes, has revealed that it sold. Continue reading

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Setting Up A Recording Studio: What Goes Where?

The idea of setting up a recording studio can seem daunting, particularly if you're accustomed  to just using a webcam or your computer's built in microphone to record, but the truth is. Continue reading

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Spotify’s New Stretch Goal: 100 Million Users By Christmas

Spotify has put a full court press on customer acquisition and it appears to be working. Perhaps motivated by new competitor Apple Music or in preparation for a 2016 IPO,. Continue reading

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