Warner Music Group’s WEA Buys Playlists.net For Playlist Marketing Power
Playlists.net, originally ShareMyPlaylists, is basically a giant database of Spotify playlists. The company was acquired this week by Warner Music Group's WEA for an undisclosed sum. It will continue operating. Continue reading
Twitter Adds iTunes Audio Cards with Buy Option
Just hours after we learned that Twitter had partnered with SoundCloud to enable music and audio sharing within time lines in their iOS and Android apps, Apple's iTunes joined the party.. Continue reading
SiriusXM Loses Another Big Round In Battle To Get Heritage Artists Paid Fairly
SiriusXM has lost another round in their battle to not pay royalties on music recorded prior to 1972. This time, in a lawsuit brought by the RIAA on behalf of. Continue reading
New U.S. Tax Court Ruling Should Help Indie Artists
By entertainment attorney and indie artist Christiane Cargill Kinney (@musicalredhead) from The DIY Musician. As independent musicians, there are many times when we have to work second jobs to make. Continue reading
7 Powerful Facebook Features That Bands Overlook
By Kaylee Bugg from the SonicBids Blog. Every band knows having a Facebook page is essential to reach new fans and have a healthy online social presence. For many, their Facebook page. Continue reading
New Name For Ted Kurland Associates
Ted Kurland Associates, best know for its representation for major jazz artists including Wynton Marsalis, Gary Burton and Pat Metheny, has announced that the booking agency has adopted new name. Continue reading
Bono Tells Facebook Fans “A Drop Of Megalomania” Motivated Free iTunes Album Release
Bono has admitted that the band's free iTunes album release was motivated in part by "a drop of megalomania." His response came in reply to a question from a Facebook fan. Continue reading
Steve Rennie On The New Music Industry: It Really Is Easier But The Tough Didn’t Go Away
Steve "Renman" Rennie is likely best known as the music manager for Incubus who he's worked with from their initial record deal. Lately more are getting to know him through. Continue reading
