Beats Music Licensing Indies with Merlin, Pays Same Royalty Rate As Majors
Beats Music and Merlin yesterday announced a licensing agreement that includes a commitment on Beats part to pay all rights holders equal royalty rates. With Merlin cosigning Beats announcement, talk. Continue reading
Music Publishing News Weekly Roundup: February 7, 2014
This year’s Super Bowl featured more current hits in commercials than any Super Bowl in recent history. Advertising executives at top music publishers credit their label partners’ role in making. Continue reading
5 Time Management Tactics Every Musician Must Know
We've talked a lot this week about how to stay ahead of the time management game. Prior planning, staying focused, having attainable goals, and being willing to work hard to. Continue reading
iTunes Radio Listeners Are Not Buying Music
Apple did not use the phrase "iTunes Radio" in their late January earnings call and one has to wonder if they're disappointed with listenership or with the possibility that few. Continue reading
SFX Entertainment Sued, Co-Founders Claim They Were Ripped Off
Three men, Paolo Moreno, Lawrence Vavra, and Gabriel Moreno, say they were co-founders of SFX Entertainment [SFXE] and did not receive the founders' shares they say they were promised. They. Continue reading
Nielsen Names 20 Top Radio Formats. Where Does Your Music Rank?
A new Nielsen report, State Of The Media: Audio Today 2014 How America Listens February 2014, shows 242 million people listen to the radio weekly in the U.S 92% of all. Continue reading
Hype Machine Moves From SpinMedia To TownSquare Media
Hype Machine has exited a struggling Spin Media group to join the Townsquare Media Group. Townsquare owns 312 radio stations, produces events and publishes sites including TasteofCountry, Loudwire, and PopCrush.. Continue reading
Indiegogo and Island Records Partner For A&R and Music Crowdfunding At Fan Republic
Indiegogo's having a big 2014. They announced $40 million in funding last month and now they're partnering with Island Records for a new music crowdfunding site called Fan Republic. While. Continue reading
5 Reasons Why Taking Extra Time to Plan Each Day Will Make You a Happier Person
Are you constantly running out of time in your day? Starting tomorrow's to-do list with what you should have finished yesterday? Trust me, you're not the only one! Time management. Continue reading