Apple Music Previews Is First Exclusive: Pharrell’s “Freedom”
[UPDATED] Apple Music has unveiled its first exclusive. Pharrell Williams, the singer, songwriter and producer who single handedly brought the world the mega-hit "Happy" will release "Freedom" exclusively on Apple Music on launch day, June. Continue reading
Beatport Adds Free Embeddable Music Player, Artists To Be Paid For Every Stream
The money that artists make when music is played online is very slowly inching upward. That pace should accelerate when Apple launches, or will after it gets past a controversial. Continue reading
TIDAL Adds Tunecore, DistroKid Distribution As CEO Resigns, 25 Employees “Forced To Leave”
Even as Apple may be fighting with the indies, TIDAL is adding tens of thousands of tracks from two of the sector's bigger players. But TIDAL's CEO has just resigned. Continue reading
Four Types of People You Can Get Gigs From (And How to Ask Them)
How do I get gigs? This inquiry into the ever-elusive "gig" has been on the minds of new musicians for a very long time. In a perfect world, we'd all. Continue reading
Pandora Paid Pharrell Just $6300 For 105 Million “Happy” Plays
It's easy to grow tired of reading stories that chronicle how little artists make from streaming music. On the one hand, streaming is reshaping the industry. On the other, the. Continue reading
Going Direct-To-Fan In A Streaming World [By PledgeMusic President Benji Rogers]
Apple recently made waves with the announced launch of their new Apple Music services. PledgeMusic co-founder and President Benji Rogers says it’s a seismic shift that means great things for. Continue reading
Following Apple’s Lead, Deezer Offers Almost Free 3 Month Trial
Even before launching, Apple Music is having a major effect on the marketplace. Following Apple's controversial move to offer free month trial subscriptions, Deezer is countering with an almost free. Continue reading
