Ushering In Virtual Reality 2.0: Why The Music Industry Must Work Together In 2016
Here Todd J. Alexander discusses the challenges of implementing new technologies like Blockchain and, in particular, VR, and the need for those operating within the music economy to work together to. Continue reading
How Blockchain Tech Could Get Kanye West Out Of Debt, Solve Facebook’s Video Problem
In the wake of an allegedly impoverished Kanye West's recent tweetstorm demanding a cash infusion from Mark Zuckerberg, George Howard has some ideas for both parties wherein the use of music. Continue reading
CEO Daniel Ek Says Spotify Saved The Music Industry + Other Interesting Revelations
Spoitfy CEO Daniel Ek was unusually candid during a Quora Q &A earlier this week. His assertions included that Spotify almost single handled saved the entire music industry. Here are. Continue reading
Investments In Music Tech More Than Doubled In 2015
There is talk of a tech bubble. There are signs of a major slowdown in venture funding. If any of this is true, music tech didn't get the memo until. Continue reading
Snapchat For Artists: Tips, Tricks, Best Practices
Although it may not be for everyone, Snapchat does have a large, youthful, and dedicated user base. Here we cover some of the best tricks and practices for those artists considering adding. Continue reading
Pitch Your Tent: Tips For Camping At A Festival
While camping at a festival can easily lead to some of the best live music experiences you will ever have, it just as easily become a complete disaster if proper steps are. Continue reading
Blues Foundation Announces 2016 Blues Hall Of Fame Inductees
Five legendary blues performers, two individuals who were instrumental in the creation of blues music, five single blues recordings, one blues album and an important piece of blues literature will. Continue reading
Illustrator Files Lawsuit Against Wu-Tang Clan, Martin Shkreli For Unauthorized Use Of Work
Artist Jason Koza recently filed a lawsuit against clan member RZA, Tarik Azzougarh, (a rapper/manager/ producer affiliated with the group), and much be-loathed former pharma CEO Martin Shkreli, claiming that portraits which. Continue reading
THU. BRIEFING: Vevo To Add Paid Subs • Music Tech Investments Double • Inside SFX • Grammy Boosts • More
Thursday 2.18.2016 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Vevo finally realizes they need people to actually pay to use their service if they hope to survive. Updated continuously. Continue reading
HBO’s Vinyl Provides Classic Tracks With Nice Bump On Spotify
The Grammys aren't the only TV show that provide a bump on Spotify. HBO’s Vinyl, which premiered on Sunday, chronicles the music business in '70s New York. The Spotify data team. Continue reading
