Spotify Eyes $1 Billion Debt Restructure To Avoid Soaring Interest Rates
When Spotfify took on $1 billion in debt under difficult terms, we questioned the long term effect on the music streamer's financial health. Now, Spotify is hoping to go public. Continue reading
TUE. BRIEF: iHeartMedia Investors Balk • Pemberton Fallout • “Meet Me In The Bathroom” • More
TUESDAY 5.30.17 Music Business News From Around The Web iHeartMedia has been unravelling for years, but now the end of mega-radio as we know it may actually be near. Is. Continue reading
Spotify Settles David Lowery, Melissa Ferrick Class Action Lawsuit with $43.4 Million Compensation Fund
[UPDATED] In a major victory for indie musicians, the combined class action lawsuits against Spotify brought by Cracker frontman and artist advocate David Lowery and singer/songwriter Melissa Ferrick have been. Continue reading
Southern Rock Icon Gregg Allman Dies At 69
Allman Brothers co-founder and rock icon Gregg Allman has died at aged 69. Allman died quietly at his home in Savannah, Georgia, according to a statement posted to his official. Continue reading
MON. BRIEF: Gregg Allman, Chris Cornell Remembered • Spotify Settles Songwriter Class Action Lawsuit • iHeart Troubles Grow • More
Monday 5.29.17 Music Business News From Around The Web We're mostly off for the U.S. Memorial day holiday, but news doesn't take a break, so here's the latest… Updated continuously. Continue reading
This Week In Music Commentary
This week music commentators shared their thoughts and opinions on digital aggregators potentially leading the industry on transparency and the future of blockchain.