Benji Rogers On Music, Blockchain, Virtual Reality And How A New Codec Could Change Everything [w/GEORGE HOWARD]
Here George Howard speaks with PledgeMusic founder and CEO Benji Rogers about Blockchain, Virtual Reality, and how a new codec could potentially replace the complex licensing systems currently in place. Continue reading
Forbes Names Top 30 Under 30 In Music And Leaves Out Adele, Taylor Swift and Lorde
[UPDATED] Forbes continues their string of lists this month featuring 30 movers and shakers under 30 years of age in a variety of sectors and industries. Their music industry list is an. Continue reading
Bandcamp Adds Exclusive Embeds, Shares Impressive Growth
"That music critic who really gets it wants to write a review of your latest album, and in exchange you'd like them to be able to offer exclusive first-listens to. Continue reading
50 Cent Files Lawsuit Over Song ‘Theft’
In his latest dubious attempt to extricate himself from the financial hole in which he currently resides, rapper Curtis Jackson (better known as 50 Cent) has filed a lawsuit against. Continue reading
Remembering Legendary Manager, Producer Robert Stigwood
This many year's after the fact, it might be easy to dismiss Robert Stigwood's biggest successes – producing "Saturday Night Fever" and "Grease" and managing the Bee Gees as ephemeral.. Continue reading
THU. NEWS BRIEF: UMG, iHeart Produce VR Concerts • Verizon, Sony Music Programming Pact • Turning Pirates To Fans • More
Thursday 1.7.2016 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web New deals point to the M in UMG, SME and WMG shifting from Music to Media. Updated continuously under our More. Continue reading
Essential Social Media Image And Video Size Guide 2016
Images and videos are essential to success on social media in 2016, but its hard to keep up with the different specifications for content across each social network. Bookmark this. Continue reading
FREE Webinar Series: Secrets to a Successful PledgeMusic Campaign
Hundreds fo musicians have used PledgeMusic to run successful direct-to-fan campaigns. Now, Jay Coyle, whose Music Geek Services has been hired to run PledgeMusic campaigns for more than 20 artists. Continue reading
Future Of Music Coalition Adds To Board, Broadens Mission
For 16 years, the Future Of Music Coalition has been supporting the agenda of musicians and composers as both a research and advocacy group. This year, they are expanding their efforts. Continue reading
Understanding David Lowery’s Lawsuit Against Spotify And The Complexity Of Music Licensing
Musician David Lowery's recent lawsuit against Spotify claims, among other things, that the streaming service has failed to obtain the appropriate mechanical licenses from artists. Whether or not this is. Continue reading
