Live Nation Announces Lineup For Free Yahoo Streamed Concert Series
Live Nation has revealed the initial lineup of artists for its planned joint venture with Yahoo's Screen video service that will feature a new live concert every day for the. Continue reading
Rap Genius Adds $40 Million, Expands Beyond Rap As Genius.com
(UPDATED) Its been a rocky and controversial few months for Rap Genius, but persistence appears to have paid off. The platform, which launched as a repository of information about rap. Continue reading
REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review
How Much Does A Major Act Get For Playing A Concert? Universal Expands DIY Digital Music Distro and A&R Platform Spinnup Wolfgang's Vault Bringing 12,000 More Concert Videos To YouTube. Continue reading
High [and Low] Points In SoundCloud’s Failed Attempts To Communicate With Angry Musicians
It would be easy to paint the scenario that SoundCloud has gone so corporate that its primary partners (and co-owners) are now the major labels, its primary users are casual. Continue reading
Soundsight Headphones Shoot Video For Livestreaming Or Editing
Soundsight Headphones are designed to be high quality headphones that record video based on where the wearer's head is turned that can be livestreamed or edited through a mobile app. Continue reading
Limited Run Joins Indie Services Adding SoundScan Reporting To D2F Music Sales
It's often hard to know when a feature update is newsworthy but Limited Run's addition of SoundScan reporting to their music and merch ecommerce platform is certainly noteworthy as part. Continue reading
Music Publishing News Weekly Roundup 7.11.14: Bop.fm, Rap Genius, UMPG + Moodagent
Bop.fm has raised $2 Million in funding from Charles River Venutures. Launched in December 2013 by CEO Shehzad Daredia, the startup music streaming service provides a single platform for users listen. Continue reading
Relativity Nears Sale Of ArtistDirect, Music Sites For Mere $1 Million
[UPDATED] Relativity Digital is preparing to sell ArtistDirect and related music sites for a mere $1 million to an undisclosed buyer, according to reports. AritstDirect was one of the pioneer. Continue reading
SoundCloud Nears Deal With Major Labels, Ownership Stake Included
(UPDATED) Soundcloud is close to finalizing a deal that would give the three major label groups an ownership stake in exchange for the labels not suing the audio platform. The. Continue reading
Mixcloud and The International Radio Festival Launch Online Radio Awards
Web radio service Mixcloud and the International Radio Festival, an on-air music radio festival, are partnering to launch the Onine Radio Awards. Nominations opened yesterday and anybody, anywhere in the. Continue reading
