Music Podcaster Charged In Fatal T.I. Concert Shooting
A hip-hop podcaster is facing a homicide charge in connection with a fatal shooting during a performance by rapper T.I. at the Beacon Theater in New York last year. According. Continue reading
Oh Canada! Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Shares His Spotify Playlist
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has released an official Spotify playlist featuring his current favourite tracks. His PM Mix includes contemporary and classic songs from Canadian artists including Drake, Of. Continue reading
CEO Alec Ljung Pushes Back: “SoundCloud is not going away.”
Decrying the "insane amount of noise about SoundCloud" over multiple reports that the music service is running out of money. CEO and co-founder joined SoundCloud fan and artist Chance The. Continue reading
Chance The Rapper Declares “SoundCloud is here to stay,” Debuts Track With Young Thug Exclusively On Streamer
After reading multiple reports that SoundCloud was just weeks from running out of cash, Chance The Rapper tweeted, "I'm working on the SoundCloud thing." The tweet led to a call. Continue reading
Jay-Z’s New Album “4.44” Still Not On Spotify [UPDATE]
[UPDATE 3] More than a week ago, Jay-Z's new album "4.44" became available on Apple Music, Amazon and most other streaming platforms, after a week as a TIDAL and Sprint. Continue reading
MON. BRIEF: Spotify Plans Playlist Feedback • Fake Artists Debate Evolves • Quincy vs Jacksons • Muru • More
MONDAY 7.17.17s Music Business News From Around The Web Dear Spotify, Please end this distraction and come clean about "fake artists" payments. We've all got a new music industry to. Continue reading
This Week In Music Commentary
Commentators inside the industry this week gave voice to their thoughts on Spotify's 'fake artist' problem, how emerging tech like chatbots and block chain will shape music's future, how smart. Continue reading
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. & Indie Music
We have tips this week on a broad host of issues concerning DIY and independent artists, ranging from getting fans' attention with automated emails, some all too often ignored marketing. Continue reading
Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Stand Out • Ignored Marketing Tips • Getting A Record Deal • More
On MusicThinkTank this week we look at how your band can go the extra mile, some all too often ignored marketing tips, why most musicians don't get record deals, and. Continue reading
REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review
As we pay another visit to the week's music industry news, we look back at a judge's voiding of the Prince/Universal $31 million deal, SoundCloud's impending doom, and Spotify's continued. Continue reading
