What’s The Score With Synchronization Rights?
If you were approached about the use of your music in a TV Show and/or Film, would you know what questions to ask regarding synchronization rights? If you're not. Continue reading
Live Nation Reports $186.5 Million Q4 Loss
Revenue was up but major losses continued at live music industry leader Live Nation Entertainment. Concert income was down in the last quarter of 2014, often a slow time for. Continue reading
Brit Awards 2015 – A Full List Of Winners
Britain feted the music industry last night with the broadcast of the 35th annual Brit Awards with Ed Sheeran taking top honors for the evening. Sheeran won awards for British Album. Continue reading
Kobalt Raises $60M Round Led By Google Ventures To Scale Artist and Rights Holder Services
Kobalt made a name for itself with innovative and transparent tech solutions for artists and rights holders. Now Google Ventures and an impressive group of tech investors have taken notice and just. Continue reading
Does Spotify’s New Lyrics Feature Violate U.S. Copyright Law?
[UPDATE 2] The centerpiece of today's Spotify web upgrade is a Lyrics button that delivers lyrics from MusixMatch scrolling across the screen karaoke style. (see video below) But the new. Continue reading
U2’s Gamble With Apple Yields Royal Flush
U2's automatic installation of "Songs of Innocence" may have had Apple customers throwing temper tantrums, but a recent study presents data that suggests 95% of iOS users who listened to. Continue reading
Will Apple’s Tastemaker Test Win The Streaming Music Challenge?
Apple made big news last week by hiring one of the music’s best tastemakers, Zane Lowe, the preeminent DJ on BBC Radio 1 who has introduced the world to artists. Continue reading
VC Firm Upfront Ventures Names Rapper Chamillionaire Entrepreneur In Residence
Turning the head of entrepreneur turned venture capitalist Mark Suster, five and a half years ago, Chamillionaire, the award winning rap artist, has traded the stage for a seat in the office. Continue reading
