Pandora’s Ticketfly Purchase Good For Artists And Shareholders

Pandora made a bold move recently by acquiring the online ticketing service Ticketfly, shifting the popular music streaming service into an area where it may turn a something of a. Continue reading

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ReverbNation Launches Curation-At-Scale, Drives Booking At Summerfest, Major Festivals

ReverbNation is combining data and human curation in new ways that benefit developing artists. The indie music tech powerhouse is using curation-at scale to help to chose bands for Milwaukee’s multi-day. Continue reading

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Facebook’s Video Management Efforts Must Consider Songwriters

Facebook's announcement that it will be releasing a suite of tools to help rights holders remove infringing video is good news for video rights holders, but leaves artists wondering if. Continue reading

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The ‘Britney Bill’ That Would Make Rich Musicians Richer Advances In NJ Legislature

There's no doubt that Atlantic City is struggling, but one scheme designed to attract tourists seems mostly destined to line the pockets of already rich musicians.

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On Our Jobs Board: The Syndicate, Jamplify and More

Entertainment marketing agency The Syndicate is seeking a Publicity Coordinator and booking agency software provider Jamplify is hiring an Account Manager. Find details on these gigs and more on Hypebot's Music. Continue reading

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Four Small Towns With Big Music Scenes

For those who find giant cities like Austin and L.A. to be a little too much, here are four approachable urban locales where the music scene is disproportionately large and vibrant . Continue reading

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POLL: Will You Pay For Apple Music?

Apple Music launched 90 days ago today, and that means that the first group of free trial subscriptions are expiring.  If you want to make sure you don't ever pay. Continue reading

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WED. NEWS BRIEF: Apple Music To • Spotify To Hit 100M By Xmas • Inside Jay Z • Twitter Limits • More

Wednesday 9.30.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE 

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FRI. NEWS BRIEF: Deezer IPO Reveals • New Vevo Exec • RIAA Disses Piracy Notifications • Saavn Grows • More

Friday 9.25.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE 

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4 Ways Musicians Can Make Money With Happy Birthday Now That It’s In The Public Domain

In a stunning reversal, a federal judge ruled that all copyright claims against "Happy Birthday" are invalid and declaring that the song is in the public domain and free to. Continue reading

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WED. NEWS BRIEF: Happy Birthday Copyright Voided • Artist Sues Label Over Spotify • Instagram Hits 400M • More

Wednesday 9.23.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE 

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