Conceptualizing Music Stories For The Snapchat Generation [Bas Grasmayer]

Whether you're a user of the service of not, Snapchat, and the app's design and overall aesthetic, have had a profound impact on the social/tech industry landscape. How this will. Continue reading

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Can Hits Be Predicted By An Algorithm?

We may like to the think that any one song's success is determined by the preferences and tastes of music consumers, but as artificial intelligence plays an increasingly large role in. Continue reading

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Artificial Intelligence And Its Place In The Music Industry [INTERVIEW]

Drew Silverstein CEO of Amper Music, a music composition platform run entirely by artificial intelligence, shares his thoughts on the future of AI in music, and how it will continue. Continue reading

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Mass Appeal Lands $6 Million Investment From Universal Music, Usher, Nas, Others

Last year, Universal Music Group began investing in music focused films; and today they expanded their content interests with a big bet on NYC based graffiti/hip hop culture and lifestyle. Continue reading

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AM BRIEF: Snapchat’s IPO, Music Plans • Spotify Pases 50M, Tips Hi-Fi • SXSW Immigration Scuffle • More

3.3.17 Music Business News From Around The Web Favorite headline: "Snap’s IPO was a success. Now it has to prove it’s not Twitter." But could it be the social service that. Continue reading

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THU. BRIEF: Spotify Preps Hi-Rez Music Tier • Snapchat IPO Today • Major Landr Upgrade • More

Thursday 3.2.17 Hi-rez music is a smart way to increase revenue for both streamers and rightholders, but how many will sign up? Updated continuously under our More News tab

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WED. BRIEF: Liberty Denies Pandora Merger • Sound United Acquires D+M • Spotify Expands Daily Mix • More

Wednesday 3.1.17 Music Business News From Around The Web  Pandora is not really looking for a buyer, but every hint of interest or rejection sends it stock on a rollercoaster. Continue reading

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Dart Music Files For Bankruptcy

[UPDATED] Dart Music promised to fix music's metadata problem; first with classical music and then all genres. But after raising $1.5 million, the promising startup has filed for bankruptcy.

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Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. & Indie Music

In this compilation of helpful tips and advice for the indy, do it yourself musicians there, we offer wisdom on ten things you can do to obtain better tour data,. Continue reading

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WED. BRIEF: T Bone Skewers Copyright Laws • Jay Z’s Venture Fund • Amazon Goes Country • More

WEDNESDAY 2.22.17 Music Business News From Around The Web  Go T Bone! But does the copyright reform that artist's seek stand a chance with Trump and Goodlatte at the helm?. Continue reading

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TUE. BRIEF: Vadio On Life Support • Kim Dotcom Loses • Rogers Eyes Border Wall Show • ReDigi • More

Tuesday 2.21.17 Music Business News From Around The Web  Despite high profile WMG and Shazam deals Vadio has all but shut down. Updated continuously under our More News tab

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