Music Education: Do Bad Students Really Make The Best Stars?

The history of music is littered with instances of famous artists eschewing traditional musical education, or indeed any sort of education at all, and yet still rising to stardom, but. Continue reading

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Project Music Accelerator Names 2016 Class Of Music Tech Startups

While there are a multitude of tech incubators and startup accelerators, only one focuses exclusives on music tech. It is Nashville's Project Music, and it's just named its sophomore class of. Continue reading

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Pandora Signs Direct Licensing Deal With SONGS Music Publishing

While lawsuits, congressional action and government regulators may get all the headlines,  Pandora's effort to direct license a greater portion of its catalog continues to gain steam providing shareholders a. Continue reading

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What Does A GRAMMY Nomination Actually Mean?

While many operating in and around the music business may question the real value of being nominated for a GRAMMY these days, many industry veterans such as Sammy Hagar, Cage The. Continue reading

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TUE. NEWS BRIEF: Jukedeck Raises $3M • Inside The Grammys • Saavn To Expand • Adele Song Controversy • More

Tuesday 12.8.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web There are still investor dollars available for the right ideas.  Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE 

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The Formula For A Successful Crowdfunding A Music Video

By now, the use of crowdfunding videos as a way for artists and musicians to appeal to their fans has become commonplace, but how does one make these videos stand out. Continue reading

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Industry Profile: Laura Hassler of Musicians Without Borders [INTERVIEW]

MUST READ: In a recent interview, Larry LeBlanc spoke with Laura Hassler, the founder and director of Musicians Without Borders, about her work combining music and peaceful activism, and the role. Continue reading

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OPENING ACT: How To Make The Most Of A Support Slot

Performing as the opening band for a more star-studded headliner can be a great great way to gain some exposure, but your time on stage is typically limited, and it's. Continue reading

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Vevo Acquires Showyou To Take On YouTube With Subscriptions, Monetization, More Social Integration

With YouTube iterating quickly and adding greater video monetization via its new RED subscription service, Vevo is stepping up its efforts to offer value to both video creators and  fans.

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Adele’s ’25’ Sets More Records, Selling 1.2 Million In Week 2

Adele's "25 roll continues.  She retains the #1 spot on the Billboard Nielsen Music chart for the second week in a row with 1.16 million equivalent album units in the. Continue reading

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Grammy Nominees 2016 – The Full List

The 58th Annual Grammy Awards have named their full list of 2016 nominees. Kendrick Lamar, topped the list with 11 nominations and Taylor Swift and the Weeknd each received 7. 

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