Next Big Sound Analyzes 2013 Music Data
A special report from Next Big Sound. Looking at the online music industry data for 2013 in aggregate across sources ranging from the major social networks, streaming services, sales figures,. Continue reading
Beats Music Is Available Now
UPDATED: Much anticipated streaming music service Beat Music is live and available in the US on iOS, Android, Windows, Sonos, and on the web. The Android version may still be. Continue reading
Beats Music Sets MOG Shutdown Date, MOG Founder Joins Chosen.fm
UPDATED: The demise of MOG's music service has been inevitable since it was purchased a year ago by Beats Electronics. But today's launch of Beats Music set the final clock ticking.. Continue reading
Beats Music Launches First Promo Spot [VIDEO]
"What if you had the perfect music for every moment?" begins Beat Music's first promo spot launched this morning. The 30 second animated clip is likely part of the major. Continue reading
Vinyl Pressing Plants In Short Supply
With vinyl sales growing strongly over the last 6 years, it's not a surprise that vinyl pressing plants appear to be in short supply. Yet vinyl sales aren't enough to. Continue reading
Is Pandora Prepared For The Launch Of Beats Music?
As Beats Music prepares for its big day tomorrow, other services like Spotify and Rdio have been preparing with pre-emptive strikes expanding free listening, a feature Beats Music will not. Continue reading
Responding To The RIAA’s Five-Point-Plan For Google
Guest post from Zach Marburger, CEO and Founder of Topple Track, a cloud based system for artists and labels to monitor and protect their content from piracy. Last week the. Continue reading
Why Musicians Need Partners, Not Sponsors
There is no question – the music industry as an entity is anything but a one man show. The road to success means putting in the hours, making meaningful connections,. Continue reading
Kim Dotcom Previews Baboom, His Answer To Spotify and iTunes
Kim Dotcom has been promising to launch 'revolutionary' music service Baboom for many months to take on Spotify and iTunes. Today we finally got a first look at the platform,. Continue reading