Giggem Adds Audition Management Feature To Music Industry Matchmaking Platform

Giggem, dubbed a "music industry matchmaking platform," recently launched to connect musicians and others in the music industry. Today they add the ability to create and manage online auditions to. Continue reading

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Labels Force Playlist.com Shift To Online Radio

Playlist.com has switched from user generated playlists to to an online radio model as of July 1st. The move was forced by the labels, according to the company.  It's not. Continue reading

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Bandzoogle Acquires Onesheet To Expand Artist Website Platform

Popular musician web site platform Bandzoogle has acquired Onesheet for an undisclosed sum.  San Francisco based Onesheet, which provides musicians and entertainers with quick single page social sites, was founded. Continue reading

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Promo Hutt Launches Pre-release Music Download Subscription Service

Earlier this month Promo Hutt launched a pre-release subscription service that allows music fans to gain early access to music by label. The project has its roots in the electronic. Continue reading

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Shazam Gets $40 Million From Carlos Slim’s America Movil

Shazam has received $40 million in new funding from billionaire Carlos Slim's America Mobile SAB. Shazam specializes in song and sound recognition app. America Movil is Latin America's largest mobile carrier. Continue reading

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REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review

10 Great Ways Musicians Are Using Instagram Video Twitter's Vine Withers As Instagram Video Blossoms Major Artists Increasingly Opt To Record In Secrecy 5 Music Business Tips From Female Entrepreneurs. Continue reading

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DIY Music Sales: Artists.MTV Adds Downloads Carousel, Min.io Launches, GeoRiot Adds Amazon

New ways to make one's music and related digital content available for sales continue to emerge that benefit both DIY and indie artists. Artists.MTV recently added Downloads Carousels in partnership. Continue reading

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Case Study: Musician Crowdfunds His First T-shirt Using Teespring

Creators Freedom Project has a nicely focused case study of a crowdfunding project they did with musician friend Keith Medley. Together they created and funded a t-shirt with no up-front. Continue reading

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Google’s YouTube Buys $40-50 Million Vevo Stake

Google's YouTube has renewed its contract with music video distributor Vevo, and taken a stake in the company.  While details were not disclosed, reports suggest that under the new deal,. Continue reading

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Foursquare Partners With Deezer

Music streamer Deezer has formed a marketing partnership with Foursquare. 7 concert check-ins on Foursquare and users can win you a 3-month Deezer Premium+ subscription. The promotion extends to 15 countries: Brazil,. Continue reading

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