Music Tech

Isolation, INgrooves Names Digital Music Vet Bob Roback As CEO

Isolation Network, parent of digital distributor INgrooves has named digital music veteran Bob Roback as CEO. In addition to serving indies, INGrooves provides the North American digital distribution platform for Universal. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/05/2015 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: AMBER Alert, Associated Press, BMW, California, Electric guitar, Fender Musical Instruments Corporation, Ford Contour, guitar, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Universal Music Group

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The Need For Transparency In Music Streaming

In this episode of Music Biz Podcast, we talk with Casey Rae, who is the CEO of  the Future of Music Coalition, a non-profit research, education, and advocacy organization for. Continue reading

admin on 08/03/2015 in Music Tech | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Adrian Peterson, Apple Inc., Berklee College of Music, Bill Wilson, Business development, Cleveland Browns, iTunes, Jordan, Soundcloud, Youth culture

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Applications Being Accepted For Project Music Tech Accelerator

There are hundreds of tech accelerators, but very, very few specialize in music tech. Project Music Accelerator run by Nashville's Entrepreneur Center and sponsored by the Country Music Association is. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/03/2015 in Music Tech | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: CD Baby, Chicago, Fort Knox, marketing, music industry, Rock-paper-scissors, Silicon Valley, Startup company, startups, Trade magazine

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This Week in Music Commentary

Is Bitcoin the savior of the music industry? Do The Doobie Brothers really own the word Doobie? Is Apple Music being crushed by Spotify? Find out the answers to these. Continue reading

Guest Post on 08/02/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: " copyright infringement, Apple Inc., Billboard Magazine, Eric Clapton, lawsuit, Moonalice, Roger McNamee, Spotify, The Doobie Brothers, What a Fool Believes

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REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review

In our look back at the week in music we examine a major legal upset surrounding "Happy Birthday," ReverbNation's new EchoMusic app, and a group of musicians attempt to lure. Continue reading

Guest Post on 08/01/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: A.C. Cesena, Contract, Dave Grohl, Foo Fighters, Italy, Le Soleil, Musical ensemble, Photograph, photography, Quebec

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Apple Music Streams Just 4% Of Spotify’s, Says Indie Distributor

Since Apple isn't sharing and any stats provided during a 90 day free trial would be suspect, we have no real idea how well Apple Music is doing. Tim Cook. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/31/2015 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: 50 Cent, Abu Dhabi Media, Al Franken, Andy Cohen (television personality), Apple Inc., Artist, Spotify, Streaming media, Taylor Swift, Vevo

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Music Publishing’s Metadata Problem

While there has been significant discussion of late over how streaming services pay artists and labels, the means by which publishers and songwriters are compensated has been shockingly absent from. Continue reading

Guest Post on 07/30/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (2)

Tags: Apple Inc., Birthday Song, Class Action, copyright, Copyright Act of 1909, Happy Birthday to You, lawsuit, lawyer, Mildred J. Hill, Warner/Chappell Music

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Imogen Heap On Mycelia: A Fair Trade Music Business Inspired By Bitcoin Blockchain

In Part 6 of his series, music business scholar and entrepreneur George Howard continues his interview with musician, artist and inventor Imogen Heap on her Blockchain inspired democratic artist technology platform and how it. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/30/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: African American art, Berklee College of Music, Bitcoin, Fair trade, Imogen Heap, Mark Isham, music industry, Speak for Yourself, Tom Waits, Tunecore

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Decentralized Events: How Live Streaming Revolutionized Live Music

We are in an era where it is difficult to throw a proverbial rock in the metaphorical landscape of streaming without hitting one medium or another.

Bruce Houghton on 07/30/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Alex Boyé, America's Got Talent, Chicago, Hypebot, London, Los Angeles, music industry, New York City, Royal Albert Hall, San Francisco

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The Physical Network Launches In US, Rewarding Fans Who Promote Concerts, Festivals [VIDEO]

Harnessing the power of engaged fans is at the center of many startups, particularly in music. The Physical Network has successfully extended that concept to music festival marketing in the. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/30/2015 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Association of Independent Music, Avon and Somerset Constabulary, Barnyard (film), Beastie Boys, Bestival, Disc jockey, Isle of Wight, Los Angeles, Rob da Bank, Streaming media

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Union Square Ventures’ Andy Weissman On The Blockchain And The Music Rights ‘Nirvana State’

Today in part 5 of his series, music business scholar and entrepreneur George Howard continues his exploration of Blockchain technology in a conversation with venture capitalist Any Weissman who shares his vision. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/29/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (4)

Tags: Beloved, Berklee College of Music, Bitcoin, Chuck Palahniuk, Dark Horse Comics, Fight Club (novel), Grateful Dead, Ken Kesey, Mark Isham, Moshing

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