Dear Spotify, Just Say No To Unlicensed Music
Although their recent multimillion dollar settlement with songwriters is doubtless a weight off of Spotify's shoulders, the company has a long way to go, says Chris Castle, and probably many. Continue reading
LANDR Celebrates 1 Million Users, Partners With Chance The Rapper’s SocialWorks Foundation To Celebrate
LANDR Instant Mastering has passed 1 million users, and to celebrate they are partnering with Chance The Rapper’s Social Works foundation for a special fundraising promotion. From June 6th to. Continue reading
Charges Filed In Oakland Ghost Ship Fire
Criminal charges have been filed in the wake of the Ghost Ship Fire, a deadly warehouse blaze in Oakland last December that left 36 people dead. According to the New. Continue reading
Pandora Predictions: Billie Eilish, Two Other Young Female Singers Climb Fast
In this round of Pandora Predictions, youth reigns supreme as we look at the TV-fueled rise of Bill Eilish, big moves by Netherlands native Sophie Francis, and a social media. Continue reading
10 Red Flags In A Potential Record Deal
As an up and coming band, being offered your first record deal can feel like an amazing accomplishment, and something worth celebrating. While this may indeed be the case, not. Continue reading
Defiance On Display At One Love Manchester, As Ariana Grande’s Record Label Donates $500K
In the face of a growing number of violent terror attacks in the UK in recent weeks, Ariana Grande's One Love Manchester concert was wall-to-wall people. The concert, at the. Continue reading
TUE. BRIEF: Apple Doubles Down On Music • MIDEM 2017 Begins • Spotify IPO Conflict • More
TUESDAY 6.6.17 Music Business News From Around The Web As yesterday's announcements reminded, music remains at Apple's core. So why isn't Apple Music an artist friendly platform? Updated continuously under. Continue reading
Apple Introduces “Breakthrough” HomePod Speaker Designed To “Reinvent Home Music”
At today's WWDC conference, Apple introduced HomePod, a new line of Siri controlled audiophile smart speakers that deliver automatically adjusted spatially aware sound. Connected with Apple Music, HomePod also acts. Continue reading
Apple Music Now Has 27 Million Paid Subscribers
Apple Music now has 27 million paid subscribers, Apple announced during its WWDC 2017 conference Monday. As of December 2016, Apple had 20 million subscribers, making today's stat a 35%. Continue reading
