Spotify, China’s Tencent Announce Deal That Strengthens Their Negotiating Power Exponentially
[UPDATED] Spotify, China's Tencent Holdings and its subsidiary Tencent Music today announced joint equity investments, strengthening the ties and the bargaining power of the two most popular music streaming platforms. Continue reading
Full Text Of Spotify, Tencent Announcement
In a deal certain to cause concern among labels and music publishers, Spotify, China's Tencent Holdings and its subsidiary Tencent Music today announced joint equity investments that strengthen their bargaining. Continue reading
Engaging Fans Via Messenger Bot: A How-To Guide
As organically reaching your fanbase via socially media has become increasingly challenging, artists may often be inclined to give up hope and instead seek to connect with fans via paid. Continue reading
YouTube Planning New Spotify Competitor “Remix” [REPORT]
YouTube is planning a March launch of a music service internally dubbed Remix, according to a new report. The move comes amidst increasing calls for YouTube to return more revenue. Continue reading
Soundcloud Names 2017 Top Tracks, Genres, Musicians and More
Despite a great deal of uncertainty surrounding its finances and future, 2017 was a big year musically for he platform and the artists that use it. To look back at. Continue reading
Three Top Independent Management Companies Join Forces To Form Brilliant Corners
Three successful artist-management companies – Zeitgeist, Lever and Beam, and Barsuk – have teamed to form a new venture, Brilliant Corners Management. The new company will bring artists including Bob. Continue reading
As President Trump Toys With Mideast Peace, Palestine’s Musicians Fight To Be Heard
[UPDATED] News that President Trump had recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel sent shock waves through the region. For a growing group of musicians and music industry professionals, it. Continue reading
How I Got Over A Quarter Million Plays On Soundcloud [Bas Grasmayer]
[UPDATED] In this article Bas Grasmayer recounts how sharing music online has changed and evolved over the years, looking at the rise and fall of his time as a net. Continue reading
