How Streaming Music Is Fundamentally Changing the Way We Listen
Over the past 10 years, we at Sonos have had the privilege of a front-row seat as streaming music has evolved; we’ve watched inspiring innovative ideas and technologies emerge and. Continue reading
Hey You, Stop Taking Bad Cell Phone Videos At Concerts
A week ago I found myself at a rowdy Trampled By Turtles concert. If you've never been to one, you need to go. It's basically an all-acoustic punk show. Some people mosh and. Continue reading
Lil Wayne Joins Team As Tidal Announces Ticketmaster Partnership, Desktop App, Student Discounts
UPDATE: Superstar rapper Lil Wayne has become the newest co-owner of Tidal, reports Forbes and premiered a new song exclusively there.“Glory,” is the first single from FWA (Free Weezy Album) which will be given. Continue reading
Why Music Streaming Still Doesn’t Make Enough Money
The world of music has turned into the land of the free. But the cost of "free" has caused the music industry to heavily reconsider survival strategies. Check out today's. Continue reading
Believe Digital Adds $60 Million From Lead Spotify Investor TCV
Believe Digital continues to make aggressive moves in its quest to become a dominant global player in digital music and video. Recently the company acquired TuneCore and now it's gotten. Continue reading
Music “Sample” Clearance Issues: Legal Do’s & Don’ts
Many clients ask about whether or not they can "sample" from an existing sound recording and how much is permissible to use, and whether or not they need permission to. Continue reading
Victorious Vinyl: What “New Vintage” Is Doing for Music
Trends often come and go and then come back again. Unexpectedly, vinyl records are going through this phase right now. Check out today's article to see how this phenomenon is. Continue reading
REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review: Sony • Shazam • Wolfgang’s Vault • More
Big new contracts for Sony's aging top two executives, music publishers sue Wolfgang's Vault, Shazam added visual recognition and usual suspects like YouTube and Spotify dominated this week's music industry. Continue reading
Five Things To Understand About The Spotify Contract Leak
Last week, technology news site The Verge published a partial leaked copy of a 2011 contract between major label Sony and leading interactive streaming service Spotify. The contract has since been taken down at the request. Continue reading