Zoe Keating Faces A New Challenge, Can You Help?
We've written about Zoe Keating many, many times. She epitomizes the modern independent musician; and has graciously shared the details of her musical and professional journey with the world. Zoe's. Continue reading
Lindsey Stirling On YouTube As A DIY Platform: “I can be the kind of artist I want to be.”
Lindsey Stirling is now a true symbol of DIY success going from industry rejection to DIY self-marketing on YouTube to that next level with Troy Carter. She's shared quite a. Continue reading
Shutterstock Partners With Rumblefish To Add Music To Stock Content Library
Shutterstock, one of the higher profile contenders in stock photos and video, has added music to their offerings with the help of Rumblefish. However they'll also be taking direct submissions. Continue reading
Spotify Names Top 25 Artists Under 25
Spotify has created its first-ever ranking of the most influential artists under the age of 25. The music streamer looked at #1 hits, volume and growth of streams and shares,. Continue reading
File Sharing Lives: 300 Million Monthly Users, U.S. Ranked #1 [INFOGRAPHIC]
Streaming music, movies and other media may provide an alternative to unauthorized file-sharing, but a new study shows that it certainly has not stopped it. 300 million users still download. Continue reading
Spotify’s Most Streamed & Viral Tracks US, UK & Global
Spotify's most streamed tracks May 26 – June 1. UNITED STATES 1. Iggy Azalea, "Fancy" (Virgin EMI Records) 2. Ariana Grande, "Problem" (Republic Records) 3. Calvin Harris, "Summer" (Columbia Records). Continue reading
UPDATE: Morrissey Wants Proposals From Music Publishers, Warner/Chappell Says ‘Not So Fast’
UPDATED: The mercurial Morrissey is looking for a new music publisher even though Warner Music says he's still under contract, Team Morrisey says his 30 year deal for the Smiths and. Continue reading
YouTube Battle Escalates, Indies Turn To European Commission For “Emergency Assistance”
The battle between independent labels and YouTube over unfavourable royalty terms offered for a proposed streaming music service is escalating. Google-owned YouTube has reportedly refused to withdraw threats to labels. Continue reading
MUST WATCH: John Oliver’s Funny, Smart And Dead-On Explanation Of Net Neutrality
Net neutrality. “The only two words that promise more boredom in the English language are ‘featuring Sting,’” says HBO host "Last Week Tonight" John Oliver at the start of his brilliant. Continue reading
