Apple Music Announces Major Nashville Expansion

Longtime Apple Music staffer Jay Liepis is moving to Nashville to open a major office and lead an expanded team to better interface with the city's artists, managers, songwriters and the labels.

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Nick Tieder of Frontiers Music: ‘Your Biggest Problem Is Indifference’

Nick Tieder, GM North America Frontiers Music, talks with Michael Brandvold on The Music Biz Weekly podcast. They cover a broad range of topics from streaming, touring, social media and. Continue reading

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DistroKid Adds ‘Synchronized Global Release’

You upload music and on release day tweet to fans, “My new single just dropped — listen now on Spotify!“  But there’s a problem. Streaming services release music in each country according to. Continue reading

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Layoffs, Executive Exits At Vevo

Just months after its CEO and Head Of Product exited, Vevo has lost Chief Technology Officer Alex Nunes who left alongside major staff reductions in the music video site's San. Continue reading

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How To Get The Most From Pre-Show Time While On Tour

While touring brings with it a fair share of difficulties, one of the less talked about dealing with the often lengthy amounts of time spent at venues between arrival and. Continue reading

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James Brown’s Lesson On Creating Beauty From Accidents

Here David Deal  highlights how clever performers are able to turn what initially seems like slip-ups or mistakes on stage into carefully tailored 'moments' that only enhance their presence in. Continue reading

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Brand USA, Spotify Partner To Reverse Trump Era International Tourism Decline

Trump's effort to limit visas and derogatory comments about foreigners has led to a drop in international tourism to the US of 10% or more. Brand USA hopes to use. Continue reading

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The Benefits Of Supporting Your Local Scene

While it may not be a new message for anyone who's been involved in a music scene of any kind, the importance of supporting local artists and venue can never. Continue reading

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Facebook Signs Indie Licensing Deals with Merlin, Beggars, PIAS, Ingrooves

Following deals with the majors label groups, Facebook has announced world-wide licensing packs with key independent music companies including Merlin, which represents more than 20,000 indie labels and distributors, as well. Continue reading

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MON. BRIEF: Avicii Remembered • Tencent Music Nears IPO • Vevo Layoffs • More

MONDAY 4.23.18 Music Business News From Around The Web  Updated continuously under our More News tab

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