Google Sued By Darlene Love For Not Asking Her Permission To Use A Licensed Song

Although Google was careful to clear the rights to Darlene Love's song in their recent Nexus ads, Love has nonetheless filed a lawsuit on the grounds that Google failed to. Continue reading

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Are Sixty Second Songs The Future Of Pop?

While somewhere in the ballpark of three minutes has for years been the standard length for pop music hit singles, artists like EMM and Kenna are bucking this trend by. Continue reading

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Is This The End Of AM Radio?

AM radio has historically been one of the best ways for local artists to begin their breakout success, but with numerous technological changes taking place, demand for AM radio has been. Continue reading

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Ex-Ticketmaster CEO Hubbard Named Twitter’s Head Of Media After More Key Execs Exit, Stock Tumbles

It's been a rough couple of months at Twitter with a steady stream of key executives either being shown the door or exiting for safer positions elsewhere. To help fill. Continue reading

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WMG Promotes Mike Easterlin To President of Both Fueled By Ramen and Roadrunner Records

Warner Music Group has promoted Mike Easterlin to President of Fueled By Ramen (FBR) and Roadrunner Records. He has served as General Manager of both labels since 2012. 

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Canadian Music Week Adds Music Startup Launch Pad

Startup showcases and contests offer a way to push you great idea to head of a crowded pack.  Beyond SF MusicTech and SXSW Accelerator, there are too few of these. Continue reading

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Spotify Japan Launch Nears + They’re Hiring Worldwide!

Spotify's promised launch in Japan appears right around the corner. The music streamer is now advertising a 12 Tokyo job openings in business development, operations, finance, marketing, PR, product development and. Continue reading

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TUE. BRIEFING: SFX Settles Founder Dispute • Spotify Lawsuits Examined • Twitter Promotes Hubbard • More

Tuesday 1.26.2016 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web  The endless stream lawsuits and executives shuffles continues. Updated continuously under our More News tab here. 

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NAMM 2016 TEC Award Winners

Winners in 31 technical and creative achievement categories were announced at the 31st NAMM TEC Awards held on January 23 in Anaheim, California. The annual event celebrates the best in. Continue reading

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Booking Your First Gigs + A FREE Webinar With Steve Rennie

For any artist just starting out, the process of booking gigs can be both difficult and disheartening, but it's important to be proactive and stick with it. Industry veteran Steve. Continue reading

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