TuneCore Encourages Members To Opt-In To $25M Spotify NMPA Settement, Artist Advocates Cry Foul
Spotify and the NMPA are contacting artists and publishers encouraging them to sign on to the $25 million settlement they negotiated over unreported and unpaid royalties for unlicensed streams. This week, TuneCore. Continue reading
How Live Music Can Save Itself From Disruption [Cortney Harding]
While the live music market is strong and getting stronger, it may soon struggle, as increasing numbers of potential concert goers opt for a night in. It's time that the music industry take. Continue reading
Reaching Millennial Fans Using Old School Billboards At Music Festivals
How to market to millennial consumers is a great mystery for most main stream marketers. It turns out that one of the best ways to reach millennial music fans –. Continue reading
Apple Music To Get Major Overhaul Next Month, Beats To Add Stations
As its first anniversary approaches, Apple Music is getting a major overhaul, according to reports surfacing this morning. The changes come at a time when CEO Tim Cook is hoping. Continue reading
Music Streaming Startup CÜR Media Names Former UMG Exec Jim Urie President, CEO
[UPDATED] To date, music streaming service CÜR has raised $13.6 million in funding, including a recent $2 million in convertible notes. But rumors point to a company struggling to make partial. Continue reading
Rolling Stones, Who, McCartney, Dylan, Young, Waters To Headline Coachella Desert Trip Festival
If you've already got an expensive concert site set up for a two weekend indie rock fest and a multi-day country festival, you might as well use it for something.. Continue reading
Live Nation Posts Double Digit Growth As Losses Narrow
Live Nation reported narrowing quarterly losses yesterday along with a double digit gain in revenue. And while it is disconcerting to see the biggest player in live music in the. Continue reading
WED. BRIEFING: Live Nation Revenue Up • Radiohead Single Release • Spotify iOS Redesign • iHeartRadio Passes 85M • More
Wednesday 5.4.2016 Music Business News From Around The Web It's a very positive sign for the entire music industry when Live Nation, the top player in concerts – music's most. Continue reading