THU. BRIEFING: Musical.ly Scores 1st Major: WMG • All Def Digital Raises $10M • Festicket Adds $6.3M • More

​ THURSDAY 6.30.16 Music Business News From Around The Web  The Musical.ly team is definitely one to watch.  And who says you can't get funding for music? Updated continuously under. Continue reading

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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

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Last Day To Save On SXSW Registration

Today is the last day to save on registration for both SXSW 2016 Music and Interactive.  Current rates are $725 and the move up in steps to $895. Just as importantly, you need. Continue reading

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MAGNIFI Combines Music Discovery, Concert Listings, Ticket Purchase In A Single App

How may times have you heard, "I would have gone to the show if I'd known about it?"  Many startups are working to solve the problem, but MAGNIFI brings all the. Continue reading

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CHANGES @ UMG Publishing • Berklee College Of Music • Music Biz Awards • Radar • Warner/Chappell • VH1 • BMG

Universal Music Publishing has appointed Luke McGrellis as VP creative. He joins from Sony/ATV UK where he was A&R director and signed Ed Sheeran and Sam Smith.

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Halloween Music Hot Spots: Spotify Calculated The Spookiest Cities In The U.S.

To help us all get in the Halloween spirit, Spotify has calculated the top 10 Spookiest Cities in America based on how much residents of each city listened to Halloween music on Halloween and the surrounding days. Continue reading

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“Popcorn Time For Music” Aurous Suspends Operations After Court Grants RIAA Restraining Order

Not since Grooveshark has any new music application drawn such major fire as Aurous. Dubbed the "Popcorn Time For Music" Aurous was sued by the RIAA and major labels just. Continue reading

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The Future Of Transparency In The Music Business

The process by which music royalties are determined has always been a convoluted one, but the rise of the web has made it even more complex, while simultaneously increasing the demand for more. Continue reading

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Bonnaroo Spotlight Tour To Feature Local Artists

Organizers for the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival announced that they will be launching a new touring concert series that combines Bonnaroo veterans with up-and-coming local artists.

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The Only Music Marketing Cheat Sheet You’ll Ever Need [INFOGRAPHIC]

Not sure how to go about marketing your music on social media? This handy cheat sheet tells you where to post, how often, and how do manage those pesky hashtags.

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