Concert Discovery Space Heats Up With New Startups and Established Ticketing Companies
Up until this year it looked like one or more startup mobile apps related to music concert discovery such as WillCall and Jukely were going to gradually build out the. Continue reading
How To Run Your Own Social Network: Backplane Opens Lady Gaga’s Platform To All
Though sometimes described in such forms as "Lady Gaga's Backplane," the social networking company is actually an independent entity and Lady Gaga is an investor and shining star. Backplane gradually. Continue reading
Can Streaming Music Innovation Be Supported By The Industry Without Reducing Licensing Fees?
CB Insights, a relatively new site that's building a database of startup and VC investment information, recently took a look at music startups and noted that, though the kinds of. Continue reading
How To Get More Gigs [Dave Kusek]
Gigging is, without a doubt, a critical income stream for every artist. Securing gigs is extremely competitive, but going in with a plan can give you the jumpstart you need. Continue reading
Google Offers $15 Million For Songza, But Will Investor Amazon Let It Go?
UPDATED: As we reported over the weekend, Google is in talks to buy Songza, according to the New York Post. One source puts the purchase price at $15 million; and. Continue reading
Before SoundCloud Deal Died, Twitter Considered Acquiring Pandora and Spotify
Twitter certainly is on the hunt for a music strategy. We already knew they'd seriously considered buying SoundCloud. But now comes word that just months after closing #Music, Twitter also. Continue reading
2 Things That You Can Do Today to Start Making Music Industry Contacts
Knowing the right people in any industry can be quite the door opener. It's doesn't mean you get to cut corners on the hard work, but it does mean it. Continue reading
Electronic Sound Raises $300K For EDM Magazine
UK online EDM fan magazine Electronic Sound has landed £175,000 ($293387.50 USD) in funding thanks to UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) initiative that introduces digital media startups to potential investors. Low Carbon. Continue reading
WiMP Adds New Mobile Music Partners In Pakistan, Poland
Streaming music service WiMP has announced partnerships in two countries this week. In Pakistan, WiMP has been chosen as the music partner for Telenor Pakistan. Telenor will act as a reseller. Continue reading
SoundCloud Opens 5th Ave. NYC Office
A year ago, SoundCloud launched in NYC with a team of two in a tiny 0ffice. Now that team has grown to 20, with plans to double this year. The. Continue reading
What Artists Should Know About AudioKite
Getting honest, unbiased, constructive feedback on your music is easier said than done. Despite your best efforts, the hit song you thought you put together may fall short to listeners. Continue reading
