Tag: Associated Press

REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review

In this edition of our look back through the past seven days of industry news, we examine SFX's continued action against Robert Sillerman, Pandora and Shazam's additions to their respective. Continue reading

admin on 10/15/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Apple Music, Associated Press, Independent record label, Internet radio, Pandora Radio, Sony Music Entertainment, Spotify, Subscription business model, Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group

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FRI. BRIEF: Spotify Co-Founder, Chairman Steps Down • RIAA Names Top Pirates • VuHaus Delivers NPR Music Videos • More

FRIDAY 10.14.16 Music Business News From Around The Web Spotify CEO Daniel EK continues to consolidate power as he preps for a 2017 IPO. Updated continuously under our More News tab

Bruce Houghton on 10/14/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Airbus A320 family, Al Jazeera, Animals as Leaders, Apple Inc., Associated Press, Barack Obama, Bill Gates, Blog, Business journalism, Iraq

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Soundtrap Raises $6M Round For Online Recording App

[UPDATED] Online music and audio recording studio Soundtrap has raised $6 million in funding to accelerate product development and to bring its popular cloud-based platform to new markets.

Bruce Houghton on 10/10/2016 in Apps, Mobile & SMS | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Africa, Agence France-Presse, Andreas Bernstrom, Apple Music, Associated Press, Baptismal clothing, Spotify, Stockholm, Streaming media, Sweden

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Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Struck By Drone On Stage [VIDEO]

A member of Bone Thugs-N-Harmony was hit by a drone during a show. Labels that underreport, promoters that hide sales, low streaming payments… musicians already have a tough time. But. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/28/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Associated Press, Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, California, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Eazy-E, Elton John, J. J. Fad, Jerry Heller, Ruthless: A Memoir, Straight Outta Compton (film), Thousand Oaks

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Is Live Music About To Have It’s Own Napster Moment? OneRepublic Ventures Into Virtual Reality Today

Is live music about to experience its own Napster moment? Concerts are touted as the part of music that digitization can not replicate. But augmented and virtual reality are changing that.. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/27/2016 in Apps, Mobile & SMS | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Associated Press, Barbra Streisand, Chairman, Google, James Franco, Performing arts, Ronald Perelman, Toronto International Film Festival, Tribeca Film Festival, World Trade Center (1973–2001)

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Need A Bio? Press Release? StoryAmp Launches Writing Service

Just because you can write a great song, doesn't mean that you can write a great bio or press release; and even in D.I.Y. world, there are some things better. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/19/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Acronym, Advertising, Amazon.com, Apple Music, Artist, Associated Press, Backlink, Billboard Magazine, NPR, Vice (magazine), Vice President of the United States

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Independent Artist Skepta Beats Bowie, Radiohead To Become Upset Winner Of 2016 Mercury Prize

Everyone thought that David Bowie was the deservedly sentimental shoe-in for this year's Mercury Prize, even though the prize for the UK album of the year had never been given. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/16/2016 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Associated Press, Boy Better Know, British hip hop, David Bowie, Jarvis Cocker, Laura Mvula, London, Mercury Prize, Michael Kiwanuka, Skepta

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Beats Music Co-creator Exits Spotify For Apple Music

Music industry insiders like Dr. Dre and Trent Reznor call him simply "The Swede." Now the ultimate music tech veteran, Fredric Vinna, has left Spotify to join the team remaking. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/12/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Apple Inc., Apple Music, Associated Press, Beats Electronics, Dr Dre, iTunes, Jimmy Iovine, Judge, Los Angeles County Superior Court, Noel Lee (executive)

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Questlove’s Supreme Weekly Show Debuts On Pandora

Pandora debuted the first episode of the Questlove Supreme show today. It's a weekly three hour "ride through the global musical landscape featuring adventurous music selections, compelling conversations and revealing. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/07/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Associated Press, California, Grammy Award, Jimmy Fallon, Kimbra, Maya Rudolph, Questlove, The Roots, The Tonight Show, Tim Westergren

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Music Publishing News Roundup 9.2.16: Musicians Support “Blurred Lines” Appeal • Spotify Creates Own Tracks • ASCAP EXPO 2016

Hundreds of musicians, including Hans Zimmer, R. Kelly, and Linkin Park filed a brief in support of the appeal of last year’s “Blurred Lines” ruling. The song was found in violation. Continue reading

Bob Baker on 09/02/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Associated Press, Blurred Lines, Hans Zimmer, Linkin Park, Marvin Gaye, Pharrell Williams, R. Kelly, Robin Thicke, The Black Crowes, United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

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