Dubsmash Adds $9.6 Million For Viral Music Video Lip-Sync App
[UPDATED] Dubsmash has added $9.6 million in funding to expand its popular music video lip-sync app. Fan generated music videos have become a major marketing tool for labels and artists. But. Continue reading
SF MusicTech Names Winners Of 2016 Startup Competition
After careful consideration and many impressive entries, the winners of the SF MusicTech Summit 2016 Startup Competition have been announced. Each winner will be showcasing onstage during the Summit on. Continue reading
MON. BRIEF: Bkstg CEO, President Both Exit • BMG Buys Altitude • Phil Thorton Joins RCA • Brain.FM • More
Monday 8.8.16 Music Business News From Around The Web Dear Music Tech Startup Founder, Loving music is easy, disrupting an industry is hard, changing people's habits is almost impossible. Updated. Continue reading
Top Recording Artists, John Oliver Remind Politicians Not To Use Music Without Permission [VIDEO]
"If I didn't want to get paid, I'd be on Spotify…" TV's John Oliver and some of America’s top recording artists remind politicians not to use their songs without permission on. Continue reading
Industry Profile: Laura Hassler of Musicians Without Borders [INTERVIEW]
MUST READ: In a recent interview, Larry LeBlanc spoke with Laura Hassler, the founder and director of Musicians Without Borders, about her work combining music and peaceful activism, and the role. Continue reading
Welcome To Our World: The Spread of Content Piracy
The value of a copyright is at the core of most discussions about compensation and fairness in the music industry. But how we, as a society, value copyright is effected. Continue reading
Deadline To Apply For Project Music Accelerator’s Next Class Nears
There are many tech accelerators offering help to startups, but none focus on music. Project Music Accelerator at the Nashville Entrepreneur Center is the exception; and the deadline for its next class. Continue reading
4 Ways Musicians And Labels Can Identify Disruptive Products Early
While new products and services are constantly being introduced to the music industry, few of these are truly "disruptive." This article examines some telling signs that can allow artists to. Continue reading
