Did Spotify Just Signal An Investment In The Orchard?

Did Spotify just share a big hint that is is investing in The Orchard?  Days before the streamer announced an investment and partnership with DistroKid, it prominently featured the DIY. Continue reading

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NetEase Cloud Music Raises $600M As Users Jump 200M In 12 Months To 600M

NetEase Cloud Music has completed a $600 million funding round to take on Spotify partner Tencent Music in China and Asia's exploding streaming music market. NetEase boasts 600 million registered. Continue reading

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Festicket Raises Another $ 10.5 Million

Festicket , the music festival travel and experiences platform  has raised a $ 10.5 million D-Series financing round led by venture capital firm Beringea plus InMotion Ventures, Channel 4's Commercial Growth Fund,. Continue reading

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iHeartMedia Announces Post-Bankruptcy Board of Directors

iHeartMedia has named the members selected to serve on its Board of Directors upon its emergence from Chapter 11. The current board will remain in place until the company emerges from. Continue reading

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Prince Estate Awarded $4M Judgment Over EP Release

Producer George Ian Boxill has reportedly been ordered to pay nearly $4 million to the estate of Prince for releasing songs after his death without permission. 

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Spotify Officially Launches In Middle East, North Africa

As anticipated, Spotify has launched in 13 new markets in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), including United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia,. Continue reading

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WED. BRIEF: Billboard Live Summit • NetEase Music Adds $600M • Festicket Raises $10.5M • audiobridge To Nashville • More

WEDNESDAY 11.14.18 Music Business News From Around The Web Updated continuously under the More News tab

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7 Tips On How Gather Your First 5,000 Followers On SoundCloud

While SoundCloud has certainly become a powerhouse for musicians looking to spread their music and promote their brand, the accessibility of the sight has caused it to quickly become overcrowded. Continue reading

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YouTube Music Charts 11.2-8.18: Ariana Grande Is #1, Linkin Park Passes 1B Views

On the YouTube Music Charts this week, Ariana Grande’s “thank u, next” reached #1 on the US Top Songs Chart, Linkin Park’s “Numb” crosses 1 billion views, and Queen continues. Continue reading

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WARNING: Do Not Post Duplicative Content To YouTube

Here Chris Robley cautions against the dangers of posting content to your YouTube channel which too closely matches something you or another user has uploaded, and the negative consequences YouTube. Continue reading

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