How Billy Van Went From 2,000 To 100,000 Fans [CASE STUDY]
This case study was prepared by Michael Fiebach, CEO of Fame House, who helped grow a relatively unknown Billy Van to a worldwide fan base utilizing BitTorrent, Grooveshark, Topspin and. Continue reading
OUYA Console Crowdfunds $6.7 Million Plus, Cuts Deals With VEVO & iHeartRadio
OUYA, a game console in development, has raised over $6.7 million in funding via Kickstarter. OUYA is an Android console for one's tv with music content as part of the. Continue reading
Another Music Tech Startup Killed By Licensing
Wahwah.fm was a cool concept – turning the music stored on your iPhone into an online radio station that got broadcasted out to the world (or to just those near. Continue reading
How to Develop a Spotify App Users Love
Guest post by Kyle Bylin of Live Nation Labs. Spotify now boasts over 40 apps, and soon I hope to develop one, too. Before I do that, though, I need. Continue reading
Amazon Takes On iTunes Match With Upgraded Cloud Player, Label Deals
Amazon today launched an upgraded Cloud Player along with licensing agreements with Sony, EMI, Universal, Warner Music, and more than 150 independent distributors, aggregators and music publishers. Aimed straight at. Continue reading
Indie Label Century Media Returns Catalog To Spotify
In late 2011, heavy metal and hardcore label group Century Media pulled all its labels from Spotify in order to “protect the interests of their artists". Labels include Century Media and associated labels. Continue reading
Spotify Reveals Key User Stats (26% Now Pay), Launches Android Radio App
(UPDATE 2) At today's Global Business Summit On Creative Content in London, Spotify revealed some new user stats. During the "The Future for the Music Industry" panel, Ken Parks, company. Continue reading
Matisyahu Creates Unique Fan Experience Utilizing Spotify’s New ‘Artist Apps’
When Spotify announced their new artist apps, they seemingly opened up a whole new can of worms for artists and fans, but especially for digital marketers. With these new apps,. Continue reading
The Young and the Digitally Restless
Guest post by Michael San Pascual. A new, technologically capable generation of music listeners is approaching adulthood. These former MySpacers are evolving into sophisticated music consumers with new and challenging expectations.. Continue reading
The Most Valuable Thing You Never Knew About YouTube’s Business Model
Guest post by Doug Shineman of The Orchard's Daily Rind. What if I said that the better you understand the mechanism behind YouTube’s business model, the higher your streaming rate. Continue reading
