Warner Music Lost $43M Last Quarter And That’s An Improvement

Warner Music Group may be a private company, but because it still has bond holders, it  filed quarterly reports.  This installment showed a continuing, albeit slowing, decline made worse by. Continue reading

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Why People Like Other Streaming Services More than Apple Music

With the recent launch of Apple Music there is a full-on war going on on the music streaming market. Apple Music is praised for its high quality sound, artist selection. Continue reading

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XAPPmedia Raises $3.8M For Net Radio Interactive Audio Services

XAPPmedia, provider of interactive audio content and advertising service, has raised an additional $3.8 million in funding, bringing the total amount invested in the company to $6.8 million.

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Facebook Exec Moves To Soundcloud To Fuel International Expansion

2015 is turning out to be an important year for Soundcloud. Rightholders are pushing hard for compensation, but have been slow to sign deals; thus, thwarting a much needed effort. Continue reading

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BandPage Partners With StubHub To Sell Merch, VIP Experiences On Secondary Ticketing Marketplace

Not being compensated when concert tickets are resold at higher prices is a thorn in the side of many touring acts. While not exactly resolving issue, BandPage has found a partial. Continue reading

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REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review

It was another big week for the new music industry: Tidal fired its CEO as user signups sunk faster than the Titanic, Grooveshark got some very bad news in court,. Continue reading

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Bandsintown Brings Concert Listings To Apple Watch

Apple Watch mania is in full swing and like most app based companies, the smarter ones in music tech are jumping on the bandwagon with apps for the Apple wearable.. Continue reading

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Who Is Listening? Internet Radio Consumption By Age [INFOGRAPHIC]

As music consumption shifts to online, internet radio – Pandora, iHeartRadio or great standalone stations like Radio Paradise – have become key to music discovery and marketing. But who actually. Continue reading

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Pandora Brings Music To Your Wrist On Apple Watch

The press embargo for the Apple Watch lifted today, netting a storm of mostly good reviews; and along with it came the news that Pandora has joined the party.

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iHeartMedia To Amplify Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series

iHeartMedia and Rock 'n' Roll Marathon series announced a collaboration, delivering an entertainment experience to the runners while leveraging iHeartMedia's nationwide network of radio stations and streaming platform, iHeartRadio.

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Broadcasters Ask FCC For Payola Waiver And It’s Time To Fight Back

Broadcast radio is asking the FCC to be allowed to accept payments to play songs with minimal disclosure.  If you find that as abhorrent as we do, its time to speak. Continue reading

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