The Future Of Music: A Manifesto For Executives, Creatives And Artists

[UPDATED] For much of recent history, the music industry has been infamous for its inability to adapt to digital technology. This said, certain companies within the industry, like Apple and Spotify, have. Continue reading

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Rdio Adds “Promoted Music Experiences,” Hard Rock 1st Brand Partner

Music streamers, under fire from labels and publishers demanding more revenue from free ad-supported listening, are working feverishly to finding better ways to attract and retain sponsors. Today Rdio unveiled. Continue reading

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“Unparalleled Promotional Value” Of Big Corporate Radio Not So Valuable

As fewer and fewer people discover new music through conventional terrestrial radio, it has switched to a system of playing the same top 40 hits ad nauseam, meaning that its value. Continue reading

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Does Unlimited Streaming Cost Too Much?

Although streaming services have rapidly become the main source of music for many individuals, having risen above the ashes of both physical album sales and digital downloads, there remains some question. Continue reading

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Want Your Music Added To A Playlist? How To Message A Spotify User

As the popularity of playlists continues to increase, it becomes important to make them as consumer-friendly as possible, and that there be a way for the playlist listener to contact the playlist. Continue reading

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Take Note Pandora, Spotify, Apple: iHeart Radio Just Launched A Chrome Extension

If ease of use is what ultimately wins the streaming music race, iHeartRadio just pulled ahead with the addition of an extension for Google's Chrome browser that lets you multitask and. Continue reading

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Who Really Owns Music: Exploring The Dizzying Spiral Of Music Rights And Payments

[UPDATED] The controversy surrounding music streaming and artist compensation has been earning quit a bit of press lately. Still, the actual process of licensing, publishing, and compensating those involved in. Continue reading

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SFXE Shares Tumble To 88¢, NYSE Delisting and Bankruptcy Loom

SFXE shares fell another 15% on Thursday morning, trading at just $.88 midday.  Listed on the New York Stock Exchange, SFXE  stock can be removed from trading if its price closes. Continue reading

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SoundCloud Stops Reporting Data To Next Big Sound

Next Big Sound offered one of the most complete sets of data in the music industry, but its about to lose a key data providers. Now that Next Big Sound. Continue reading

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Streaming Music Is Ripping You Off And Here’s How To Fight Back

Is it time to hack the music industry? Many see payouts from music streaming services a generating a meager amount of revenue for artists, particularly the more obscure ones; and that. Continue reading

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