FRI. BRIEFING: Shazam Tests Song Distro • Pandora Expands Discovery • Facebook Live Video For All • More
Friday 1.29.2016 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Looking beyond growth, major services are finally focusing on useful features that add value. Updated continuously under our More News tab. Continue reading
Guitar Hero YouTuber Sings Acapella Version To Avoid Takedown
After having the audio removed from his Guitar Hero video one YouTuber, intent on displaying his prowess at the game, opted to uploaded an acapella version of the song. While. Continue reading
Spotify Just Parked Its Tanks On YouTube’s Lawn: Video Goes Live In iOS, Android Apps
Almost 8 months after announcing the addition of video to its mobile platforms, Spotify video is finally live in both the Android and iOS apps. Right after the original announcement,. Continue reading
Time Is Running Out To Enter NPR Music’s Tiny Desk Contest
With the deadline for NPR's second ever Tiny Desk Contest looming just around the corner (February 2 to be exact) NPR's Ben Naddaff-Hafrey offered PledgeMusic some advice on what an entry. Continue reading
The Secret To Creating A Successful Live Concert Business [FREE WEBINAR TODAY]
Although for many artists, recorded music is no longer as profitable as it once was, this is not the case for live performance which remains quite lucrative, provided all right components are. Continue reading
The Internet Has Killed The Record Deal: How To Launch An Album On Your Own
Living in the digital age, the resources necessary for recording an album are easily available, but when it comes to making said music available to the public, it's easy to. Continue reading
Kayne West Helps Announce Mos Def’s Retirement Via Rambling SoundCloud Recording
Yasiin Bey, the artist formerly known as Mos Def, has announced his retirement from music and film. Bey made the announcement in a SoundCloud recording seemingly made on a cellphone. Continue reading
Spotify In Hunt For $500 Million In Convertible Debt
Burning cash, getting ready for battle or both? Just 6 months ago, Spotify completed a $526 million funding round; and now the music streamer is reportedly meeting with bankers and investors in. Continue reading
