Musicians: Changing The Money Talk
For many musicians, it can often feel as though money (or a lack thereof) is controlling their lives. Here are a few tips on how to lessen financial anxiety when. Continue reading
Music Publishing News Roundup 6.1.15: BM! vs. Pandora, Paul Williams, Sony/ATV Signings
BMI vs. Pandora Judge Louis Stanton backs his decision to award BMI 2.5% of Pandora's revenue, ASCAP President Paul Williams was awarded the PRS for Music Special International Award, and Sony/ATV. Continue reading
Artists Are Using Uber To Release New Music
It seems that the car service Uber is becoming more than a taxi. It's also a way to deliver and even break new music to fans. Britney Spears released her new single "Pretty Girls". Continue reading
Robomagic: Ex-AEG Exec Launches Next-Gen Live Touring Company
Rob Hallett, former head of AEG Live's UK operation, has returned to the music business as the head of a new venture, Robomagic. According to Music Week, Hallett bills Robomagic as a. Continue reading
Nielson Study Reveals Rock Prevails As Most Popular Genre In The US
According to a study released by Nielson Music, rock music was twice as popular in 2014 as pop music, accounting for 29% of the industry's music consumption across album, track. Continue reading
Skinny Puppy Sues The US Government Over Use Of Songs During Torture
By Bobby Owsinski on Music Industry Blog When the spooks at the CIA were interrogating their terrorist captives at the prison at Guantanamo Bay Cuba in 2002, one of their techniques was to play. Continue reading
Phil Seward Joins Live Nation From Virgin America To Head Loyalty Marketing
Live Nation Entertainment announced that Phil Seward has been hired to serve as the senior vice president of relationship and loyalty marketing. Seward is a marketing veteran who has held executive. Continue reading
Best Of 2013: How MySpace Totally Blew It’s Big Relaunch
Despite a beautiful looking redesign, the new MySpace has not gained any traction. Musicians and marketers that I've spoken to say they're not seeing any increased activity; and sadly, there's an. Continue reading
