Grooveshark To Appeal Latest Legal Defeat
Following last week's defiant response to its major loss in court, embattled music streamer Grooveshark is now promising to appeal the ruling, saying it is “preparing for the appeal process.”. Continue reading
REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review
Ello? Ello! Does This Suddenly Popular Social Network Have Music Marketing Potential? Grooveshark Responds To Lawsuit Loss Defiantly, Vows To Continue But Read The Email From Grooveshark's Co-Founder That Lost. Continue reading
Music/Tech/Media Deals: From Startup Funding To Big Brand Partnerships
Lots of deals and funding news of late. Here's a quick roundup including funding for Artiphon and Musikki, deals between Deezer x Bose and SoundHound x TouchTunes plus Gracenote's acquisition. Continue reading
After SiriusXM Win, The Turtles Slap Pandora With $25 Million Class-Action Lawsuit
Fresh off their court win against Sirius XM in a landmark decision forcing digital broadcasters to pay royalties on the performance of pre-1972 recordings, Flo & Eddie of The Turtles. Continue reading
Music Streaming is “just dressed-up piracy” says Rosanne Cash
Singer and songwriter Roseanne Cash has testified passionately before Congress on the need for copyright reform. But Johnny Cash's little girl also has some strong opinions about music streaming –. Continue reading
Thom Yorke’s BitTorrent Bundle Passes 1.2 Million Downloads
Last Friday, Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke released a new solo album "Tomorrow’s Modern Boxes" via BitTorrent. As of today, it has been downloaded more than 1 million times; including both free downloads of the. Continue reading
Spotify Releases New Desktop App In Beta – Here Is How To Get It Now
Spotify quietly launched a new version of its desktop app in beta on Wednesday. The new app is such a work in progress that Spotify warns users that not all desktop. Continue reading
Apple Pushes Labels For Lower Prices, New Features In Search Of Streaming Music’s Sweet Spot
It's not a new argument. If monthly subscription prices for music were lower – say $5 instead of $10 – more people would be willing to pay' thus, leading to. Continue reading
Music Collaboration Platform Blend Launches Community Sourced Record Label
Blend is a music collaboration platform that allows you to upload your music publicly or privately and to collaborate with and remix the music of others. They've been in private. Continue reading
asQme and Steve Aoki Help Musicians Connect With Fans Across Language Barriers
asQme is bridging the divide between Japanese fans and English-speaking artists in the first stage of what has the potential to be a very successful site. asQme takes an "Ask. Continue reading
