Universal Music Group Revenues, Profits Rise With Help From Streaming Music
[UPDATED] Profitability has been elusive for record labels in the last 5-10 years, including for so-called major music groups like WMG. Not so for Universal Music Group where CEO Lucian Grainge. Continue reading
Pandora To Celebrate 10 Years With Ad Free Listening
Pandora turns 10 years old next week, and a decade is an eternity in digital music. After they launched, co-founder Tim Westergren spent a lot of time out of the office. Continue reading
6 Tips For Selling CDs At Gigs
Even in this digital age of music, fans can still be willing to part with cash in exchange for a physical copy of your album, particularly if you sell it. Continue reading
The Creative Nonpocalypse
Has the digital age brought about a decline in artistic and creative careers? A recent times article says no, but the creative economy is complex and creative work itself can be. Continue reading
3 Things Bands Usually Overpack On Their First Tour
When loading up to go on tour for the first time, there are a few items that are better left at home rather than making your already crowded van feel. Continue reading
Muzooka – A One Stop Submission Engine
Getting music industry professionals to take notice of new music has always been difficult, particular when they are constantly inundated with new material. A new startup, Muzooka, is working to. Continue reading
REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review
3 standout apps from SXSW V2V, SoundExchange passes $3 billion in payments to artists/labels, and Universal Music aspires to become a film studio. This and more as we rewind through. Continue reading
iTunes, Apple Music Illegal In UK After Court Ruling
Clarifying a recent court ruling the UK's Intellectual Property Office explained that ripping a CD from iTunes or Apple Music is not legal, and neither is backing up the music. Continue reading
Five Post-MP3 Era Ways To Build Your E-mail List
After a relatively brief run, the era of the MP3 is drawing to a close meaning that free downloads, one of the main incentives for getting fans to sign up for. Continue reading
How Haulix is Preventing Albums from Leaking
In this episode of Music Biz Podcast, Alex May talks with James Shotwell of Haulix, a platform for artists to securely share electronic press kits. As the company’s Social Media. Continue reading
