Kim Dotcom’s Baboom Offers Shares, Claims Indie Support, Seeks “Friendly Major Artists”
The ongoing saga of Kim Dotcom's attempt to launch a new music service continues with a search for funding for Baboom. A "Limited Pre-IPO" is offering shares to "Sophisticated Investors. Continue reading
16-Point Band Website Assessment Checklist
Having a website is a must in today's music industry. If you're slacking in that department, you might want to consider tightening the reins. Are your photos sharp and recently. 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
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
Bop.fm’s Music Access Service Raises $2 Million Investment Round
In news that appeared on Business Insider early this morning, Bop.fm is said to be raising $2 million in funding. Bop.fm is also launching Verified Artist Pages with curated playlists. Continue reading
Berlin Music Week Adds First Music Hack Day
(UPDATED) Berlin Music Week will host a its first official Music Hack Day presented by Musikexpress and Rolling Stone from Axel Springer Mediahouse Berlin and by the Media Entrepreneurs-Initiative. Spotify, The Echo. Continue reading
Cameo Video Editing App Upgrades Soundtracks, Adds Music Promotions
Cameo is a mobile video editing app that has some nice features well-designed for editing videos on a smartphone. Earlier this year they were acquired by Vimeo in what seems. Continue reading
Swimming Upstream
Today's music industry is constantly evolving. If you're not a part of the changes that are currently taking place, it's important to at least know what is going on around. Continue reading
