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

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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

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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

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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

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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. 

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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

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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

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Why You Should Care About Music Metadata

In this episode of Music Biz Podcast, we talk with Bill Wilson, who is the VP of digital strategy and business development at the Music Business Association. We talk to. Continue reading

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TuneCore Quarterly Payments To Artists Top $35 Million, Up 6%

TuneCore today announced that it paid artists using its music distribution platform more than $35 million in the second quarter of 2015, a 6%  increase over the same time in. Continue reading

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Streaming Music Discovery: It’s More Than Just Showing Album Credits

As Spotify rolls out a new playlist discovery feature, finding new music just became that much easier. But is it enough? Many streaming services still fail to provide an effective. Continue reading

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