Preamp.fm Combines Concert Listings and YouTube
The recent launch of Preamp.fm attests to the power of a simple idea that's presented well. Combining limited band listings and YouTube videos, Preamp.fm is an event guide and discovery. Continue reading
Songza Launches Paid Premium Service, Partners With Home Shopping Network
As a regular Songza user, I can't remember ever being interrupted by an in-stream commercial. That's about to change. Over the weekend, the startup launched Club Songza, a $.99 cent per. Continue reading
ShareMyPlaylist Rebrands As Playlists.net, Launches New Spotify App
ShareMyPlaylists has rebranded as Playlists.net; a move, the company says, reflects the platform’s "prominence as a music discovery tool, as opposed to a means through which playlists are shared". In addition, Playlists.net. Continue reading
The Big Three, Tiny Thousands: The State Of The Record Labels — Upward Spiral Podcast #26
Digital thought-leader Jay Frank joins us for a conversation about record labels. From majors to indies, where do they stand? How are they innovating? How is Frank's record label DigSin. Continue reading
TuneWiki To Shut Down
From the social music and lyrics app maker: "After five incredible years of growth and innovation, we regret to inform you that TuneWiki will no longer be available after June. Continue reading
Michael Robertson Launches UberStations, Takes On TuneIn
Digital music serial entrepreneur Michael Roberston today launched UberStations. Robertson previous projects included MP3.com and MP3Tunes, as well as the still active DAR.fm, a DVR for radio. UberStations monitors thousands of. Continue reading
Song Sharing App #nwplyng: Incubated In India, Heading To Silicon Valley
#nwplyng is a recently updated mobile app designed for sharing music that's supported by a much larger vision and long-term plans. Drawing on the best in mobile features and practices,. Continue reading
Harkive: Gathering The Globe’s Musical Moments
(UPDATED) By Craig Hamilton, founder Harkive.org Can you remember the music services, technologies and formats you used 10 years ago? If, like me, you are struggling to remember, here’s a little. Continue reading
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. & Indie Music
Kosha Dillz: 10 Ways To Push A Project 5 Days Before It Comes Out Musician Uses Crowdfunding To Buy Back Music From Former Label TuneCore Founders Jeff Price & Peter. Continue reading
$11 Million Later, Songbird Shuts Down
Songbird, which launched in 2006 as an open source music player, will end business operations on June 28th. In 2011 Songbird was named one of Fast Company's Top 10 Most. Continue reading
