Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Equipment • Crossing The Border • Guide To Buying Drums
This week on MusicThinkTank, we covered the challenge of coming to the US as a Canadian or Mexican band, what to keep in mind when purchasing drums, how to find. Continue reading
$100 Million Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Fyre Festival: “Closer To Hunger Games Than Coachella”
A major lawsuit was filed against the aborted Fyre Festival Sunday in U.S. District Court by attorney Mark Geragos, The suit, filed on behalf of plaintiff and concert goer Daniel. Continue reading
Spotify Premium For Students Adds 50% OFF Subscriptions In 33 More Countries, Partners with SheerID
[UPDATED] Spotify has launched its Spotify Premium for Students in 33 new countries. Spotify Premium for Students allows all registered students to enjoy Spotify Premium, including all of the benefits that. Continue reading
SoundCloud Responds To Cash Crunch Claims
This morning we reported that SoundCloud could run out of cash within months. The news came straight from SoundCloud's latest financial filings; and at a time when the company is. Continue reading
TuneCore Launches In Italy, Shares New Streaming Growth Stats
TuneCore continued to grow in 2016, despite increased competition, thanks to overseas expansion. That effort was no doubt made easier by Believe Digital, which acquired TuneCore in 2015 and already. Continue reading
Streaming Hits Important Mile Marker In 2016
While streaming's growth has certainly been noticeable in 2016, the full extent is greater than many previously thought. Indeed, recent stats show that purchase revenue barely surpased non-purchase revenue, putting. Continue reading
UPDATE: Deezer Responds To Exit Of North American CEO
On Tuesday Deezer responded to yesterday's story that the CEO of its Deezer's North American division had exited for another startup. The music streamer officially launched its $9.99 per month. Continue reading
Music Publishing News Roundup 7.22.16: Apple Streaming Royalty Proposal • SOCAN Buys Audiam • VKontakte Preps Streamer • More
Apple has proposed a streaming royalty rate with the Copyright Royalty Board as part of a preceding to set statutory rates for downloads and interactive streaming services. The proposed rate,. Continue reading
NMPA And Spotify Declare Victory, But David Lowery Says Fight Has Just Begun For Indie Songwriter, Publishers
This week, the National Music Publishers Association and Spotify declared the settlement over unlicensed tracks a smashing success, with 96% of NMPA members signing on. But the fight for fair compensation from. Continue reading
