Apple invests $50M in indie music distributor UnitedMasters
Independent music distribution platform UnitedMasters has announced a $50 million Series B investment led by Apple along with follow-on investments from Google’s Alphabet and Andreessen Horowitz. With the Apple investment. Continue reading
Spotify acquires Locker Room to add ‘new live audio experiences’ [and take on Clubhouse]
Spotify has acquired Betty Labs, the creators of Locker Room, a popular social live audio app that’s been described as Clubhouse for sports fans. The acquisition of Locker Room accelerates Spotify’s. Continue reading
How NFTs, social tokens, and interdependence can add value to artists
In this piece, George Howard chats with musician, technologist, and editor Mat Dryhurst, taking deep dive into how the NFTs and Social Tokens can be integrated into the music industry. Continue reading
Choosing new headphones: What to look for
Like shopping for any new music gear or tech, buying new headphones can be an intimidating process. With so many options and variables out there to choose from, settling on. Continue reading
Spotify To Report Q1
Spotify Technology S.A. (NYSE: SPOT) will share first-quarter 2021 financial results on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 before the markets open. The company will also hold a question and answer session. Continue reading
Guide to submitting accurate music metadata
Inaccurate metadata is responsible for a great deal of grief in the music industry, including misplacing credit and depriving artists of their hard-earned royalties. So what can you do to. Continue reading
Building a music community on Roblox and why you need to get involved NOW
Roblox is about building music tribes. Jonathan Vlassopulos, VP and Global Head of Music joins Michael and Jay on the Music Biz Weekly Podcast to discuss the Roblox music community. Continue reading
Are NFTs the advanced tech that musicians need to finally utilize blockchain? [George Howard]
As more artists continue to create and profit off of NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens) 2021 could be year where bands and musicians are finally able to utilize the power of blockchain. Continue reading
Bandzoogle passes $75M in commission-free payouts to musicians
Bandzoogle has paid its users more than $75 million in commission-free sales of music, merch and tickets through their own artist websites . Bandzoogle has never taken a cut of sales. Continue reading
Copyright Office undertakes public study to identify best practices for unclaimed royalties of musical works
In an effort to identify and locate those copyright owners with unclaimed royalties still floating out there in the ether, the US copyright office is holding public consultation to identify. Continue reading
