David Pakman: What Jay-Z Should Have Launched With Tidal
[UPDATED] According to digital music pioneer turned venture capitalist David Pakman, Jay-Z's launch of Tidal should have sounded a something like this: “The transition from CDs to digital hasn’t worked well. Continue reading
Seat Geek Raises $62 Million
Ticketing is a hot sector still dominated by Ticketmaster. That's starting to change and with it consumer patterns are shifting. All that seems to be encouraging investors to open their. Continue reading
5 Types of Artists Good Managers Will Never Work With
As a music business consultant, one of the most frequently asked questions I get from up-and-coming artists is, "Where do I find a manager?" And every single time, I tell them, "You. Continue reading
Court Rules Against Grooveshark Again, EMI Wins Summary Judgment Worth Up To $420 Million
That Grooveshark is still in business is a surprise to many. The music streaming service has fought and mostly lost a series of lawsuits with record labels since 2009. Will. Continue reading
Willie Nelson Gets Into The Cannabis Business
Music and marijuana are proving to be a powerful combination in more ways than one First the estate of Bob Marley, then Snoop and now Willie Nelson are using their. Continue reading
7 Points I Wish The Tidal Team Made
For those not living under a rock, Jay-Z presented Tidal, the industry’s first artist-owned music service on Monday at a press conference that has been widely mocked for being heavy. Continue reading