Indie Promoter IMP Anti-Trust Lawsuit vs. Live Nation Dismissed

A federal court in Maryland ruled in favor of Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE:LYV) and dismissed all claims in a lawsuit filed in 2009 by indie promoter Seth Hurwitz' It's My. Continue reading

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TUE. NEWS BRIEF: MTV Adds Streaming Apps, Spotify To Hire Lobbyist VP, New Music Seminar & More

TUESDAY 2.24 .2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE 

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The Impending YouTube Music Showdown

YouTube multichannel networks (MCNs) like Maker, Machinima, and Fullscreen have reshaped the business of online video, but there's still one dicey area that hasn't yet been worked out to everyone's satisfaction – the music that. Continue reading

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The 2015 Academy Awards Most Shazamed Moments

Birdman won big last night at the 87th Annual Academy Awards claiming the Oscar for Best Picture, but many musicians made noteworthy statements on stage with their live performances. Shazam. Continue reading

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Inside Jeff Price’s Messy TuneCore Split: Read The Full Court Filings

A new Billboard expose uses court filings to offer a look inside the messy 2012 split between TuneCore and two of its founders Jeff Price and Peter Wells. During the. Continue reading

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Apple Hiring More Music Journalists and “A Sea Of Freelancers”

Last week we learned that Apple had hired top rated BBC One Radio DJ Zane Lowe for some kind of music curation post at a retooled iTunes. Now comes word. Continue reading

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CD Baby Pro’s Publishing Catalog Grows 250%, Exposes New Revenue Streams For Indie Musicians

In an industry where musicians are constantly vying for any source of substantial income, CD Baby's rights management service known as CD Baby Pro forges ahead into 2015 with promise. Continue reading

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AdRev Triples YouTube Rights Holders Payout In 2014

AdRev is reporting nearly 3 times the payout to YouTube rights holders in 2014, cashing out at $14.8 million in paid royalties.

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Musicians! How to Get The Best Out Of Your Gigs

Being an emerging artist, you learn very quickly that success is dependent on how much you hustle. Networking with promoters, connecting with fans, and performing great shows are a lot. Continue reading

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Former AEG Live Chief To Head 360 Music Company Global Group In U.S.

Ashley Tabor’s UK-based Global, The Media And Entertainment Group, has launched a new division in the US to be helmed by former longtime AEG Live chief Randy Phillips. 

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