Why Trent Reznor Is Wrong About Apple Music

In this piece, Tom Vek takes on Apple product executive Trent Reznor following his comments regarding the future of music consumption, and expresses his feelings that the Nine Inch Nails frontman is. Continue reading

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Apple In Talks To Buy Tidal Says Wall St. Journal, But New York Times Says ‘No Way’ – A Look At The Pros And Cons

Apple is in talks to acquire Tidal, according to a Wall Street Journal report confirmed by re/code.  But a respected New York Times reporters says his sources say the sale. Continue reading

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App Developers Alliance Sides With Spotify In Apple Dispute

Now that Spotify has drawn a line in the sand over Apple's app store rejection, supporters of both sides are starting to comment.  Unsurprisingly, so far most, at least in. Continue reading

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Spotify Says Apple Rejected App Upgrade “As A Weapon” Because It Competes With Apple Music

The battle between Spotify and Apple got much nastier this week, with the music streamer's top lawyer delivering Cupertino a message that they will no longer stand by as Apple uses the. Continue reading

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63% Stream Music But Just 10% Are Willing To Pay For it [CHART]

63% globally are streaming music monthly, but only 1 in 10 say they are paying.  Can the music industry survive on revenue from just 10% of music's fans?

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Festicket Raises $6.3M For Festival Travel Booking

UK based startup Festicket has closed $6.3 million in funding to expand its festival experiences and travel booking service.

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Sen. Elizabeth Warren Calls Out Apple For Locking Out Rivals, Spotify Agrees

Spotify has given a big thumbs up to a speech by US Senator Elizabeth Warren (D MA) accusing Google, Amazon and particularly Apple of working to “snuff out competition.” Apple, says. Continue reading

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WED. BRIEFING: Apple Music Execs Talk Strategy • Live.ly App Soars • $1B LINE IPO • ReverbNation App Updates • More

WEDNESDAY 6.29.16 Music Business News From Around The Web  When Apple Music execs talk, we listen. But with 15 million subscribers compared to Spotify's 100 million users, should we? Updated. Continue reading

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Soundcloud, Amazon, Tidal: Streaming’s Other Competitors

Although services like Apple Music and Spotify tend to get most of the attention, they're hardly the only companies in the streaming game. Here we look at what Soundcloud, Amazon,. Continue reading

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The Secret To Being A Successful Producer That No One Wants To Hear [Joey Sturgis, Asking Alexandria, Of Mice And Men]

While being a producer may be dream job of many, not everyone's cut out for a career behind the console. Here Joey Sturgis offers some advice on what an aspiring. Continue reading

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MON. BRIEFING: Kayne’s New Clickbait Genius • Guvera Restructures • IZotope Raises $7.5M • More

​ MONDAY 6.27.16 Music Business News From Around The Web Geuvra is holding on by its thumbs, the Photoshop of music is raising millions, but the big story is still. Continue reading

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