Lawyers For David Lowery File Motion To Stop Spotify, NMPA From “Misleading” Songwriters
Spotify is "misleading" songwriters by encouraging them to sign onto a settlement it made with the National Music Publishers, Association according to a motion filed by attorneys representing David Lowery,. Continue reading
Deconstructing Kanye West: The Music Theory Behind Life Of Pablo’s “Ultralight Beam”
In this article, Ethan Hein deconstructs the track "Ultralight Beam" off of Kanye West's latest release The Life of Pablo, and looks at the music theory behind the song and. Continue reading
When Is A Festival Too Big? Coachella, Stagecoach To Expand
More tickets sold mean more money for artists (and promoters). I get it. But when is big, too big? The promoters of Coachella and Stagecoach seem determined to find out,. Continue reading
Are We In It for the Likes? [Guster’s Brian Rosenworcel]
In this piece, longtime Guster member Brian Rosenworcel looks at how changes in technology have altered the dynamics of artist fan interaction, and the challenge of maintaining an authentic connection with. Continue reading
Bandpage Adds AllMusic Integration
AllMusic, the service which provides platforms like iTunes and Spotify with artist bios and album reviews, has begun integrating the data provided by the popular musician's site Bandpage, potentially expanding. Continue reading
5 Steps To Creating An Effective Music Marketing Plan
Whether they're already established or just starting out, any artist seeking success in the modern music economy must have a solid marketing plan for how to promote their music to. Continue reading
INVESTOR ALERT: BUY HAIRSPRAY STOCKS NOW! – Live Nation, SiriusXM Announce Hair Nation Festival
If you ever doubted the staying power of music – even (usually) bad music – read this: SiriusXM and Live Nation are launching the Hair Nation Festival, a new music festival. Continue reading
Facebook Launches Its Version Of Content ID
Following complaints from content creators that their YouTube videos have been appearing on Facebook after being posted without the creator's consent, the social network has released its own version of. Continue reading
TUE. BRIEFING: WMG’s ADA Lands BMG • Shazam For Brands • Alibaba Adds Music App • Coachella Pauses • More
Wednesday 4.20.2016 Music Business News From Around The Web WMG + BMG. It's just a distribution deal, but is this also the beginning of re-consolidation? Updated continuously under our More. Continue reading
Finding An Audience In The College Market [INTERVIEW]
In this interview Lee Mayer, the president and founder of Houla Entertainment discusses the beginning of her career as an entertainment coordinator and offers artists some advice when it comes the challenge of. Continue reading
