Music Think Tank: A Call For Submissions

Thank you for your committed readership and the insightful content that many of you have shared, Without your contributions, our sister blog Music Think Tank would not exist. If you have. Continue reading

Share on:

Full List Of Dove Awards 2017 Winners: MarcyMe, Bernie Herms, Reba McEntire and More

Christian rock group MercyMe had a big night at the 48th annual Gospel Music Association Dove Awards on Tuesday night, winning the award for Artist of the Year. The band's accolades. Continue reading

Share on:

INGrooves Founder Rob McDaniels Named Beatport CEO

Rob McDaniels, best know as the founder of pioneering digital distributor INgrooves, has been named the CEO of Beatport. McDaniels will also maintain a presence at his more recent roles. Continue reading

Share on:

Kobalt Raises Additional $14M, Google Ventures’ Bill Maris Joins Board

Music rights management, publishing and label services company Kobalt has raised another $14 million, bring the total of its recent Series D round to $89 million. Bill Maris, the founder and. Continue reading

Share on:

TUE. BRIEF: Verve Raises $18.5M For Digital Street Teams • WMG|IMG Becomes Endeavor • Music Blockchain • MORE

TUESDAY 10.10.17 Music Business News From Around The Web  Dear fans, you have all the power. Verve just raised $18.5M to reward you for marketing festival tickets. What are you. Continue reading

Share on:

Jason Aldean Performs Tom Petty’s “! Won’t Back Down” On “SNL” In Tribute To Las Vegas Victims [WATCH]

[UPDATED] Jason Aldean, who was on stage when the carnage began last week during the Las Vegas Route 91 Harvest festival, opened this week's “Saturday Night Live” by paying tribute. Continue reading

Share on:

California Dems May Draft Bieber Manager Scooter Braun To Be Candidate For Governor

It's hard to imagine that their aren't a few compromising photos buried deep inside Justin Bieber's Facebook and Instagram accounts. Nevertheless, veteran music manager Scooter Braun is said to be. Continue reading

Share on:

WED. BRIEF: Apple Earnings Report • More Fyre Fest Fallout • YouTube Redesign • More

WEDNESDAY 5.3.17 Music Business News From Around The Web  Apple is back to profitable, but no longer bulletproof.  It's worth watching how that affects Apple's investments in music. Then again,. Continue reading

Share on:

Today, We Salute Working Class Musicians Everywhere

May 1st is May Day.  In addition to being a day that celebrates spring, it is also International Workers Day, to honor laborers and the working classes – a group. Continue reading

Share on:

LET THEM EAT DIAMONDS: Nat’l Endowment For Arts $148M/Year vs Security At Trump Towers: $183M/Year

[UPDATED] Trump's proposed budget eliminates funding for the National Endowments for the Arts and Humanities, which at $148 million makes up 0.003% of the Federal Budget. But as a tweet with. Continue reading

Share on: