Apple Music, Labels Did Not Collude To End Freemium, Says European Union Commission
An EU probe, rumored to be motivated by Spotify, found no evidence that Apple Music and the major record labels conspired to end freemium music. Unlike Spotify, Apple Music does. Continue reading
Lucian Grainge To Helm Universal Music Thru “at least 2020” – Full Text Of Announcement
Vivendi has extended the contract of Universal Music CEO Lucian Grainge through 2020. "This plan will enable the company to maintain its profitable growth and continue to play a leading role. Continue reading
Spotify Emails IPhone Users: ‘Don’t Subscribe Via iTunes’
Inevitably the battle between Spotify and Apple is heating up. Spotify is rumored to have been a driving force behind the European Union's current probe of Apple's music service and. Continue reading
Touring Pastimes: How To Get The Most Out Of Your Time On The Road
In the hustle and bustle of touring, you can easily forget to have some fun. After all, what's the fun of playing in a city you don't actually get to. Continue reading
What a Full-Time Touring Musician’s Daily Schedule Really Looks Like
No two full-time musicians' schedules are identical. Depending on the projects they're involved in, the to-do lists will vary greatly. We spoke with Alex White, one-half of the heady garage-rock duo White. Continue reading
Sony: ‘We (Really) Do Share Multi-Million Spotify Advances With Artists’
Responding to the wave of criticism that followed the leak of a contract between Sony Music and Spotify that revealed $42.5 million in advances, $9 million in advertising trade and. Continue reading
International Artists Assoc. Reacts To Leaked Sony Spotify Contract [Full Text Of Letter To Regulators]
Following the leak of a revealing contract between Sony Music and Spotify, the recently formed International Artist's Association has joined managers in calling for contract transparency and better terms for. Continue reading
