New Spotify, Apple Music, Hulu and Label Deals Mean Musicians Will Be Paid Less
New deals between the major labels and the streaming music services, alongside the introduction of deeply discounted streaming bundles, may eventually move more mainstream consumers from free users to paying. Continue reading
Warner Music Acquires Spinnin’ Records For Reported $100 Million
Warner Music Group has acquired independent electronic music label Spinnin’ Records, the music group announced this morning. Headquartered in the Netherlands and founded in 1999, Spinnin’ Records is also home. Continue reading
Facebook Offering Labels, Publishers “Hundreds Of Millions Of Dollars” For Music Rights
Facebook is offering major record labels and music publishers millions of dollars for limited rights to their catalog, according to a new report. The offer comes alongside efforts by the. Continue reading
The Reasons Why CD Artwork Is Important to Your Band
If you manage a band and you’re looking to take it to new heights, it’s important you market correctly. Your band may well have the talent to be the next. Continue reading
BMG Reports Impressive 28% Revenue Gain
BMG continued to expand its market position in the first six months of the 2017 financial year, according to financial results released this week. Overall revenue increased by 28% t. Continue reading
Prevent Failure by Managing Your Expectations [MusicBiz Weekly]
Expectations, do have them? Do have realistic expectations? Do you consider if your expectations can be met? This week on the Music Biz Weekly Podcast, Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert. Continue reading
Diggers Factory Brings Community To Indie Vinyl Pre-Sales
Diggers Factory founder Alexis Castiel takes us behind the scenes of his crowdfunding styled vinyl pre-order and production service designed to keep artists from wasting money on vinyl production. In. Continue reading
Don’t Ignore The College Market [Music Biz Weekly Podcast]
[UPDATED] Music Biz Weekly podcast co-hosts and music marketers Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert discuss the importance of the college market including college radio, live performances, college media and more.. Continue reading
