UTA Acquires The Agency Group [OFFICIAL]

[UPDATED] The Agency Group, the last large independent music booking agency, has been acquired by the United Talent Agency (UTA).  Just a few weeks ago, the other large indie agency,. Continue reading

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AM NEWS BRIEF: Judge Denies Beats Co-Founder Lawsuit • WMG To Produce Films • DistroKid Scores #1 • More

Friday 8.7.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE 

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Registration, Showcase Applications Open For SXSW 2016- Save 35%!

Registration and housing for SXSW Music, Film & Interactive 2016 are open, and you save 35% if you register now. Live showcase applications are also being accepted. DETAILS:

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WED. NEWS BRIEF: More Beats For Apple? • Tuned Global Adds $5.1M • SoundExchange $ Up • Beatport Troubles • More

Wednesday 8.5.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE 

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TUE. NEWS BRIEF: Apple Music Adds Telco Bundle • YouTube Player Redesign • UMG Eyes Film • Snapchat • More

Tuesday 8.4.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE 

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One Direction’s New Single “Drag Me Down” Breaks Multiple Spotify Records

Spotify shared this morning that One Direction's new single "Drag Me Down" set a number of new streaming records on Spotify when it was release on Friday 31st July, including:

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AM NEWS BRIEF: Trouble @ TIDAL? • Dre Announces Release On Beats 1 • Facebook Debuts Livestreams • More

Monday 8.3.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE 

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Country Star Luke Bryan Debuts Song On Tinder

Luke Bryan is debuting a song on social dating app Tinder. Bryan has placed 12 singles at No. 1 and sold 7.5 million albums with 30 million digital tracks   He's. Continue reading

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Music Publishing News Roundup 7.13.2015: Downtown + Codigo • Streaming In Spain • “Happy Birthday”

Downtown Publishing's deal with Codigo Music/Fania, the rise of music streaming in Spain and the battle of "Happy Birthday" all top this week's music publishing news. 

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The Physical Network Launches In US, Rewarding Fans Who Promote Concerts, Festivals [VIDEO]

Harnessing the power of engaged fans is at the center of many startups, particularly in music.  The Physical Network has successfully extended that concept to music festival marketing in the. Continue reading

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THU. NEWS BRIEF: Music Lifts Sony Earnings • Music Biz Blasts CBS, CNet • R.S. Editor Exits • Yahoo LiveText • More

Thursday 7.30.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE 

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