Music Crowdfunding And What Happens Next [Arial Hyatt, Cyber PR]
The world of crowdfunding is fraught with challenges. Being able to connect with fans in a way that allows you to stand out from the crowd, but isn't obnoxiously off-putting. Continue reading
Royalty Exchange Sold To Undisclosed Buyer
Royalty marketplace Royalty Exchange, which had auctioned the rights to Coolio’s “Gangsta’s Paradise," had raised $3.4 million through October 2014 from two investors - Grotech Ventures and IDEA Fund Partners. Now the startup. Continue reading
Shazam Opens Verified Program To All Artists – Connect With Fans With An App You Already Use Daily
Music recognition app Shazam announced that its verified artist community has achieved a combined reach of 1.4 billion followers. Starting today, Shazam Verified Artists is open to all artists offering. Continue reading
The Most Payed Songs Of Summer 2015 – US, Global
Spotify has shared the most played songs of the summer of 2015 with Major Lazer, OMI, The Weeknd and Wiz Khalifa among those making waves globally and in the US. Continue reading
REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review
It's been a busy week in the music industry! We explore the cost of unlimited streaming, look at some of 2015's top earning DJs, and how Greenpeace is making digital. Continue reading
Ed Sheeran, Ariana Grande, Sam Smith Top Spotify 25 Most Influential Artists Under 25 List
Today Spotify shared a list that they are calling the World’s 25 Most Influential Artists Under 25, led by Ed Sheeran. The global ranking was determined by volume and growth of. Continue reading
Alt-J, FKA Twigs, Epitaph Nominated For AIM Independent Music Awards 2015
Young Fathers, Courtney Barnett, FKA Twigs (pictured left) and Alt-J each received three nominations for the AIM Independent Music Awards. This 5h annual edition of the UK awards will name its winners at. Continue reading
The Music Industry’s Sleeping Giant
Whether or not streaming is profitable for artists, it has made the process of getting music from its source to its audience remarkably streamlined over the past few years. This. Continue reading
Indie Powerhouse Windish Agency Partners With Paradigm
[UPDATE] Tom Windish built his booking agency from nothing to a global powerhouse in 10 years, with clients including alt-J, Diplo, The War On Drugs and Lorde. But in a nod to an. Continue reading
Indie Labels, Musicians Score MTV Video Music Award Nominations
Independent labels are continuing to prove that they are a forced to be reckoned with on every level. Even MTV's VMAs, once totally dominated by the majors, is recognizing indie. Continue reading
