BeApp, Coca-Cola and New Hybrid Models For Streaming Concerts
The need for live concert streaming options for both musicians and fans has triggered a plethora of pivots, expansions, and startups each promising a unique solution. BeApp and its CEO. Continue reading
Spotify [NYSE: SPOT] Up 8% After UMG Deal Announcement
Spotify stock was up as much as 8.05% in early morning trading Monday after the music streamer announced a new multi-year global licensing deal with Universal Music Group. MORE: Spotify,. Continue reading
Lizzo, Kali Uchis, Ellie Goulding $6M Lawsuit To Test If COVID Is Legal Grounds To Cancel Concerts
A $6 million lawsuit between Virgin Fest LA and the mighty William Morris Endeavor Agency will test whether concert cancellations due to the coronavirus trigger the force majeure provision found. Continue reading
Spotify, UMG Sign New Global Licensing Deal
Spotify and Universal Music Group (UMG) Wednesday announced a new, multi-year global license agreement. Spotify and Warner Music Group announced a new global licensing agreement in April. Indie licensor Merlin. Continue reading
Guide To Creating Great Music With Online Software
Like it or not, COVID-19 is forcing musicians to change how they create. With something as simple as band practice now a potentially dangerous activity, artists need to find new. Continue reading
Top Analytics Tools For Audience Development
Both artists and industry executives employ analytics tools as a means of assessing their niche in the market, as well as identifying weaknesses and key areas for growth. In this. Continue reading
The Over/Under On How The US Could Shut Down Tiktok
With the Trump administration threatening to shut down TikTok in the US, speculation is raging as to what such a move would look like and what laws support or prevent. Continue reading
Logic Retires From Music, Signs Seven-Figure Twitch Deal
Days after announcing his retirement from music and that his new album “No Pressure” will be his last, rapper and producer Logic has signed a seven-figure deal with livestreaming behemoth. Continue reading
Why Spotify Needs Russia [Mark Mulligan]
Last week’s Spotify launch in Russia may not seem like a big deal, until Mark Mullighan of MIDiA pulls back the curtain and digs into the numbers. By Mark Mulligan. Continue reading
Similarities Between Musicians and Startups: Cherie Hu On Music Biz Weekly Podcast
Repsected music industry journalist and researcher Cherie Hu joins co-hosts Michael Banrdvold and Jay Gilbert on the Music Biz Weekly Podcast. The three discuss the parallels between launching a music. Continue reading
