TUE. BRIEFING: Apple Sets Launch Event, Gets $13B EU Tax Bill • VMA Ratings Tank • Guvera $1M Deadline • More
Tuesday 8.30.16 Music Business News From Around The Web $13B Tax Bill, Slowing iPhone and iPad sales, Spotify… We'll find out next Wednesday is Apple has a strong Next Chapter.. Continue reading
The Time For A Copyright Small Claims Court Is Now
While major stars like Robin Thicke and Zeppelin can afford to combat massive lawsuits, the average artist may have a tough time footing the bill for a bitter and protracted court. Continue reading
Spotify IPO Watch: Blame ≠ Profit
Although Spotify, like so many streaming companies, blames its lack of substantial profit on its requisite payment of such high royalty rates, the company's woes may in fact stem from a flawed. Continue reading
Frank Ocean’s Bombastic Blond Moment And What It Can Tell Us About The Future Of Artists And Labels
After releasing his heavily anticipated visual album 'Endless' and thereby fulfilling his contractual obligation with Universal, Frank Ocean sent massive shockwaves through the music industry by independently releasing another album,. Continue reading
Bruno Mars, Mark Zuckerberg Attended Spotify CEO Daniel Ek’s Wedding This Weekend [PHOTOS]
Spotify CEO Daniel Ek married Sophia Lavender this weekend on the beautiful shores of Lake Como in the Lombardy region of Italy. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife were guests, and. Continue reading
Hans Zimmer Wins Copyright Lawsuit And An Apology, As Pace Of Copyright Claims Accelerates
The case against Hans Zimmer over music from "12 Years A Slave" was dismissed last week. Whatever side you're on, however, its still an indisputably lucrative time to be a. Continue reading
11 Ways To Promote A Music Video [Kosha Dillz]
Music videos require a lot time and often money to produce, so it's a shame if no one ends up seeing them. In this piece, rapper Kosha Dillz outlines eleven. Continue reading
MTV VMA 2016 – A Full List Of Winners
At last night's 2016 MTV Video Music Awards, Beyonce stole the show with a "Lemonade" inspired performance, Drake all but proposed to rumored girlfriend Rihanna and Britney Spears hit the. Continue reading
Amazon Will Launch New Music Streaming Service Next Month [Report]
Amazon is so close to finishing its deal with the major labels that it will launch a competitor to Spotify and Apple Music in September, sources tell the Financial Times.. Continue reading