Will Rock Radio Play The New Ed Sheeran Song? Can It Really Afford Not To?
In this piece, Fred Jacobs weighs in on the state of rock music, and what a new cut from Ed Sheeran and friends could mean for the future of the. Continue reading
Slide Over Lil Nas, Blanco Brown Brings The Beats To Top The Country Charts [Don’t Miss The Video]
It didn’t take long for other hip-hop and R&B artists to join in on a party started by Lil Nas’ “Old Town Road.” Now Blanco Brown has hit the country. Continue reading
Can Major Labels Survive The Indie Music Revolution?
At the heart of the music business almost since its inception, major labels have successfully weathered multiple challenges to their industry dominance. But as music once again reinvents itself, can. Continue reading
LANDR Raises $26M To Expand Beyond AI Powered Mastering
AI-powered music mastering platform LANDR has closed a $26 million Series B financing round led by Sony Innovation Fund, microphone manufacturer Shure and state-owned financing corporation Investissement Québec and Fonds. Continue reading
Who Are Winners And Losers In The New Music Industry?
Regardless of who's getting the money, it is undeniable that streaming has made the music industry lucrative again. Now, as the business works to reinvent itself, are historically downtrodden artists. Continue reading
Patreon Adds $60M To ‘Take Membership To The Next Level’
Creator subscription platform Patreon has raised an additional $60 million that it says will be used "to take creator memberships to a whole new level." Patreon has more than 3. Continue reading
Are You Creating A Record No One Will Hear?
After pouring your sweat, tears, and of course money into an album, you're likely going to want someone to actually listen – unfortunately, there are a number of all too. Continue reading
Black Keys Film Funny Or Die Musicians ‘MasterCourse’ [VIDEO]
“Every song on a record is trying to accomplish something,” Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys quips at the start of a new 'MasterCourse filled for Funny Or Die. “That. Continue reading
What Is A Trademark, What Are Trademark Rights?
While copyright tends to get the most coverage when it comes to music industry law, trademarks and trademark rights are also incredibly consequential to any artist, band, or DJ. Here. Continue reading
