YouTube Pays Indies 10% Of What Spotify Does, says Merlin CEO
[UPDATED] One of the many current battles between tech and the music industry is the size and fairness of YouTube payments to creators and rightsholders. Charles Caldas, the CEO of. Continue reading
How The Big Tidal and Sprint Deal Benefits Both [Mark Mulligan]
Yesterday's deal between Tidal and Sprint is a big deal for both companies, says MIDiA's Mark Mulligan. But its not just because it was for a reported $200 million on. Continue reading
EXPERIMENT: Is It Possible For An Indie Artist To Earn $20,000 In 200 Days On Spotify?
[UPDATED] Here one entrepreneurial musician outlines his experiment to see whether or not he can generate enough revenue in 200 days of streaming his music on Spotify to buy his. Continue reading
YouTube Launches New Chat Feature
Following months of testing, it appears YouTube is finally dipping chat feature toe in the water. Canada is thus far the only country lucky enough to have access to the. Continue reading
How To Sell Music Online – The Complete Guide
[UPDATED] For any artist prepping to release new music, how they're going to distribute it to the masses should be a top priority. Getting the music online is easy enough,. Continue reading
Jack White Is Opening Own Vinyl Pressing Plant
Not content with the current state of the record pressing industry, Jack White is set to open a brand new record pressing plant in Detroit this February, both for Third. Continue reading
Oscar Nominees 2017 – The Full List
The 2017 nominees for the Oscars were announced this morning. The 2017 Academy Awards will be February 26th and air on ABC. Here is the full list of 2017 Oscar. Continue reading
TUE. BRIEF: Tidal, Sprint Deal Reaction • Apple Updates iTunes • Global Music Rights Seeks Dismissal • More
Tuesday 1.24.17 Music Business News From Around The Web This headline says it all: "Jay Z is selling a third of Tidal, which makes sense. Sprint is buying a third. Continue reading
Band Of Heathens, Jamestown Revival, Tift Merritt Top Americana Music Chart This Week
The Americana Music Association's Airplay chart represents the reported play of terrestrial radio stations, nationally syndicated radio shows, satellite radio and internet stations who have agreed to submit weekly spin. Continue reading
