Prediction: Apple, Google Finally Launching Subscription Services Will Be A Game-Changer
By David Dufresne (@DavidDufresne), CEO of Bandzoogle, a website builder and marketing platform for independent music artists. I think when Apple and Google finally launch subscription music services (or partner up with an. Continue reading
BitTorrent Bundle Launches With Robust In-Torrent Direct-to-Fan Features
BitTorrent Bundles debuted in Alpha yesterday with a promo package from Ultra Music's Kaskade who's building up to the release of his "Freaks of Nature Tour" DVD. The BitTorrent Bundle. Continue reading
Tokyo City Symphony App Beautifully Captures The Innovative Spirit Of Tokyo
By Aarti Kelapure of Evolver.fm. We didn’t think Tokyo could seem any more dynamic or exciting, but that’s what Japanese creator Tsubasa Oyagi sought to do with his recently-released interactive. Continue reading
Rhapsody Adds Liner Notes, A 1st For Digital Music
At the Music Biz 2013 Conference today in LA, Rhapsody, announced that it is adding liner notes and credits to it's digital music offering. Credits for songwriters, background performers, producers. Continue reading
New Music Industry Think Tank Maintains There Are No Music Tech Tools For Poor Musicians
Back Porch Group is a new think tank for the music industry that claims to tell the "unvarnished truth." They're off to a strong start with their first blog post. Continue reading
Soundcloud Takes Off, Traffic Jumps 26%
SoundCloud is taking off according to stats from comScore, Total unique visitors to the site jumped 26% from February to March rising from 8.1 million to 10.2 million. That made. Continue reading
REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review
Fake Twitter Followers? 50 Cent And Diddy Included On Researchers' List Troy Carter: Technology Will Disrupt Terrestrial Radio & Increase Concert Income 100% Legendary Colorado Promoter Barry Fey Dies Nettwerk. Continue reading
The Week In Music Commentary
Upward Spiral Podcast #23, Pt. 1: iTunes' Impact On The Music Industry With Solveig Whittle Industry Experts On: Do We Expect Too Much From Music Listeners? Diana Hereld Discusses Teenage. Continue reading
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. & Indie Music
Fake Facebook Likes Causing Problems For Bands That Didn't Buy Them 5 Facebook Tips For Bands YouTube Stars Crossover: Lennon & Maisy At Grand Ole Opry, Lindsey Stirling Signs w/Troy. Continue reading
Spotify Acquires Music Discovery App Tunigo
(UPDATED) Now that a myriad of services deliver 10-15 million songs to our pockets, simple and personalized music discovery has become the music tech's holy grail. To add to their. Continue reading
