Music Tectonics reveals 10 strong music tech startup semi-finalists
The upcoming Music Tectonics conference has named ten music tech startups as Swimming With Narwhals Pitch Competition 2023 semifinalists. Each will pitch during the September 13th Music Tectonics online pre-conference before a panel of. Continue reading
What every songwriter needs to know about the BMI sale [Chris Castle]
Musicians and other music professionals are understandably nervous about the likelihood of BMI being sold to venture capitalists. Attorney and artist advocate Chris Castle offers answers. by CHRIS CASTLE from. Continue reading
CelebrityAccess adds new analytics features, Apple News integration
Online music and entertainment database and trade publication CelebrityAccess continues to innovate with expanded analytics and new features designed to inform and empower industry players. “We are thrilled to introduce. Continue reading
ASCAP throws shade, highlights nonprofit status as BMI eyes $1.7B sale
As reports intensify that BMI is in the final stages of a $1.7 billion sale to private equity firm New Mountain Capital, which would negate its long-standing non-profit status, ASCAP. Continue reading
Everything you need to know about going to AMERICANAFEST
Thinking of hitting up Americanafest in Nashville this year? If it’s your first time, don’t stress! Here’s a rundown of everything you need to know before you go. Check out. Continue reading
2024 Grammy eligibility entries close today!
The deadline to submit music to be eligible for the 2024 Grammys is today, Thursday, August 31st, and we’ve got info on the online entry process that you must use. Continue reading
Looking for a Job in the Music Business? Here is where to start.
How do you get a job in the music business? This might be one of the most common questions that Mike Brandvold and Jay Gilbert are asked. On a new. Continue reading
How AI will affect artist and songwriter copyrights [Paul Goldman]
Paul Goldman, a leader in digital music rights management, sheds light on how we can expect AI to affect the copyrights of artists and musicians. by Paul Goldman, founder of. Continue reading
Music Analytics: How Data is transforming the Music Industry
Technology has given the music industry a whole new world of possibilities, including how to study how fans listen to music. Tero Potila looks at the history of music analytics. Continue reading
Oliver Anthony rejects Right’s embrace, Left’s criticism of hit song [VIDEO]
Oliver Anthony, the singer and songwriter of the breakout hit “Rich Men North of Richmond,” rejected Republicans and conservative media who “identify with me like I’m one of them” and. Continue reading
Misaligned incentives make the music business a zero-sum game [MIDiA’s Tatiana Cirisano]
The goals of music’s major stakeholders – labels, DSPs, and artists – no longer match, turning the music business into a zero-sum game, writes Tatiana Cirisano of MIDiA Research. by. Continue reading