Steve Job’s Deposition in iPod Lawsuit Could Cost Apple $1 Billion
In a class action lawsuit nearly a decade in the making, Apple will appear this morning in the Oakland, California courtroom of U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers. Apple, accused of taking. Continue reading
The Itinerant Mixer: Fun, Slick, and More Than a Toy
By Eliot Van Buskirk on Evolver.fm Over the course of a single November weekend, Hannah Robertson, Russell McClellan, and Matt Jardine were not romping around in piles of leaves. Nor were they taking it easy on the. Continue reading
Spotify’s Secret Weapon
By Christopher D Amico from Berklee College of Music's Music Business Journal. Spotify announced in March the acquisition of The Echo Nest, the industry’s leading music intelligence company. The deal signals the. Continue reading
Maximizing Musical Collaboration Through Video Conferencing
By Jake Anderson When it comes to enjoying music, there are more listening options than ever before. Whether you prefer the old school record or something more contemporary like MP3s. Continue reading
Beep Raises $4 Million In Second Seed Round, Adds Spotify Connectivity
Y Combinator graduate Beep has raised an additional $4 million for its connected audio device. This second seed funding round comes from a consortium of investors including Garry Tan, Alexis Ohanian, Justin Kan, Tony Hsieh. Continue reading
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REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review
Penises, Butts and Gossip: Why Modern Music Journalism Sucks Spotify Reports 73% Revenue Gain, But Losses Continue Retailers and Independent Labels Unite Endorsing Monday Global Release Day What Is Going. Continue reading
SoundOut, TuneCore Track Smarts, ReverbNation Crowd Review, AudioKite, and Music Xray Compared
We live in an age where feedback can be garnered easily for musicians. Artists can post a song on YouTube and ask people to comment, rate and subscribe. Artists can. Continue reading
What Is Going To Save The Music Industry
By Daniel Sander on Feature.fm. Blog People are just not willing to pay for music anymore. According to IFPI (International Federation of the Phonographic Industry), recorded music revenue peaked at $38bn worldwide. Continue reading
