Vevo Hires Goldman Sachs To Raise Up To $500 Million
Vevo has hired Goldman Sachs to help it raise $3-$500 million, according to The Financial Times. The money will fund international expansion, acquisitions and original programming. UMG and Sony each own. Continue reading
Free Streaming: A Musician’s Saving Grace?
Some of the industry's most vocal commentators have decided that streaming offers little to no benefit to artists, unless they've achieved a level of stardom where earning money from streaming is. Continue reading
Who Will Save The Music Industry This Week?
Things have certainly been looking grim for the music industry in many areas, and what exactly is needed to turn things around has a been a subject of constant debate among. Continue reading
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
