Unsigned Social Media Star Alex Day Sells 100,000 Copies of Forever Yours
Going into the final UK sales week, Alex Day's single "Forever Yours" hit #4 on top UK singles with multiple version in the iTunes Top 100. Yesterday he announced via. Continue reading
5 Top Music Tech Trends For 2012: Augmented Reality Remixes, Mainstream Hack Days, Live Shows
It seems obvious that music tech in 2012 will be a growing field of activity with more investment and business attention. Trends will center around the implications of ubiquitous music. Continue reading
New Social Network Pinterest’s Growth Represents Marketing Opportunity
Pinterest uses the digital pinboard as the organizing concept for a content and discussion-focused social network that is wildly successful with over 11 million total visits in one recent week.. Continue reading
Indie Tracks Drive Sound City Game Facebook App
Sound City is a social network embedded within a Facebook app that allows players to create night clubs within the game with audio playlists drawn from Music Dealers' pool of. Continue reading
New MySpace “Unleashes World’s Largest (100% FREE) Online Music Library”
As reported yesterday, MySpace has finally begun its makeover with an emphasis on music and the launch of a new player that combines free listening, discovery and sharing with personalized. Continue reading
Alice Cooper Helps You Share A Unique “Happy Holidays” Via Skype Facebook App
Alternative Christmas releases are big business right now, so why shouldn't Skype get in on the action with "Say It With Skype for Christmas." They've flipped their original "Say it. Continue reading
MySpace Reboots Today With Focus On Music, Facebook Integration
Months after it was purchased by online ad firm Specific Media at a fire sale price, MySpace is finally getting a makeover. The focus, as the new owners promised, is. Continue reading
Shirtify T-Shirt Of Month Club: Music You Like, Money For Independent Artists
[Updated below] Shirtify is a t-shirt of the month club that's based on your social listening preferences. This Canadian starup uses music services like Spotify to identify what you're listening. Continue reading
Manchester Orchestra Asks Fans To Sing Along & Why It’s Working
Atlanta-based indie rock group Manchester Orchestra has launched a unique and interactive fan experience for their song, “Virgin” – a track that’s been described as “a song to the fans” by. Continue reading
UPDATED: Live Nation Acquires Data Pioneer BigChampagne
(UPDATED) Live Nation has acquired BigChampagne for what unofficial sources place at close to $30 million. The small yet highly influential media-measurement firm is responsible for creating the Ultimate Chart. Continue reading