Pandora Paid Pharrell Just $6300 For 105 Million “Happy” Plays
It's easy to grow tired of reading stories that chronicle how little artists make from streaming music. On the one hand, streaming is reshaping the industry. On the other, the. Continue reading
Spotify Plays The Big Numbers Game
Hot on the heels of Apple’s less-than-dazzling entrance into the streaming market Spotify made two big announcements: a further $526 million in funding and 20 million paying subscribers with 55 million free users. Not a. Continue reading
Rock Out at Your Next Metal Festival With These Wearables
Do you ever wonder if you are bringing too much to festivals? Check out todays article to see what the essentials are for the festival circuit and how to keep things. Continue reading
Following Apple’s Lead, Deezer Offers Almost Free 3 Month Trial
Even before launching, Apple Music is having a major effect on the marketplace. Following Apple's controversial move to offer free month trial subscriptions, Deezer is countering with an almost free. Continue reading
It’s Time To Stop Hating Spotify
In this episode of Music Biz Podcast, we talk with David McMillin, the lead singer of Fort Frances and author of a recent essay on Pop Matters called “Why Its. Continue reading
This Week in Music Commentary
Apple's revamped Apple Music service and streaming music in general were looked at by some of the industry's brightest minds this week. How we listen, free vs. paid and what's next all. Continue reading
MusicThinkTank Weekly Recap: 4 Cheap Videos That Musicians Should Make Today • More
When you are a musician, after a while it can be tough to keep things interesting. Check out this week's articles on Music Think Tank to see how to spice. Continue reading
REWIND – The New Music Industry’s Week In Review: Apple Music • Spotify • 8Tracks • More
The unveiling of Apple Music dominated this week's music industry news. But Spotify responded with impressive new paid subscriber stats and a bug funding round. And yes, there was other. Continue reading
How To Use Apple Music CONNECT – Official FAQ Answers More Questions
Apple's announcement of its new artist driven social network Connect left more questions than answers. Since then we've published a guide on How To Claim Your Apple Music Connect Profile. Continue reading
Apple Music Targets The Mainstream Market
In this episode of Music Biz Podcast, Cortney Harding and Kyle Bylin discuss the launch of Apple Music. How is Apple Music different from Spotify Now? How can Apple improve its. Continue reading