This Week In Music Commentary
Janita's interview for Forbes that Forbes declined to publish, Spotify's CEO says Apple Music is helping them out, and a big announcement from Beats 1 as we lend our ears. Continue reading
Zane Lowe Tips Big Beats 1 Announcement Friday On Instagram
Apple Music's head DJ Zane Lowe used Instagram today to announce, "Get ready for an announcement on Beats 1 this Friday @applemusic." That could mean a major artist is announcing a new release,. Continue reading
This Week in Music Commentary
There was plenty to talk about in the music industry this week. We hear why it is that Apple isn't bothered about making money off its streaming service, examine a. Continue reading
Ex-Apple Music Exec Ian Rogers To Head Digital For Luxury Brand LVMH
The music tech and broader music industry brain drain has usually attracted talent to more lucrative areas in tech and media. This time, a music tech veteran has been lured. Continue reading
Do It Yourself: Mechanics or Motivation?
Today, the music industry is all about D.I.Y (Do-It-Yourself). But does that really mean that you have to do it all alone? Today's music industry is becoming less dependent on record. Continue reading
Despite Lawsuits, Michael Robertson Returns To Take Pandora With New ‘Six Seconds’ App
From Mp3.com to Mp3Tunes, Michael Robertson has never been afraid to take on the music industry; and that's often landed him in court. In fact, lawyers for Universal Music are. Continue reading
Apple’s Streaming Music Launch Plans: $9.99, $14.99 Tiers, Lots Of Exclusives
It's shaping up to be the year the music industry put a premium on exclusive content. Jay Z is counting on them to build TIDAL; and now comes word that. Continue reading
The Music Industry’s 6:1 Ratio
One of the many things that the digital revolution has done to the music industry is to create and accentuate a number of imbalances. Imbalances that will either change, become. Continue reading
Present Shock: When Music’s Future Arrives In The Here And Now [Kyle Bylin]
Has the conversation about streaming music services changed in recent years? Has music's future entered the absolute present? If so, how did music execs and indie artists react. Kyle Bylin, a tech. Continue reading
The Music Industry Really Wants To Kill Free Listening
The debate continues. Does free, or so called freemium music help slow piracy and build an audience that will eventually pay? Or does it devalue music to the point that creators. Continue reading
