iHeartMedia Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

iHeartMedia has filed a Chapter 11 Bankruptcy plan that includes reduction of its $20.8 billion debt by $10 billion. The expected filing, which comes after months of haggling with creditors,. Continue reading

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AM BRIEF: iHeart Bankrupt • Spotify Tests Voice Assist • Concord Invests In Found.ee • #SXSW • More

THURSDAY 3.15.1​8​ Music Business News From Around The Web  Updated continuously under our More News tab

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How To Fix Music Modernization Act’s Broken Audit Clause

The much maligned Music Modernization Act here comes under fire for its fatally flawed "audit" clause. Rather than simply cast stones however, this article form Chris Castle looks at potential. Continue reading

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How The Copyright Stranglehold Dooms Spotify [Op-Ed]

Legacy entertainment companies have a long and sordid history of burying innovation and applying a stranglehold to companies which create new services in accordance with consumers' contemporary desires, a pattern. Continue reading

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The Album Is DEAD, But Not Everyone Believes It

While creating an album has for many bands and artists been a cornerstone of artistic accomplishment over the years, our shift to a predominantly playlist based culture means that we're. Continue reading

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MusicRow Names ‘Rising Women On The Row’ Nominees 2018

Nashville music industry trade MusicRow has announced the nominees for its seventh annual “Rising Women On The Row” event, to be held at the city’s young Omni Nashville Hotel March 27.

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Pitchfork Music Fest 2018 Full Lineup Announced

Chicago-based music blog Pitchfork announced the full lineup for the 2018 edition of their popular music festival.  This year’s Pitchfork Music Festival will take place in Chicago’s Union Park from. Continue reading

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How To Give Constructive Music Feedback: 5 Tips

As musician orbiting in a creative community, you will likely be asked to give constructive critical feedback on your peers music something which, if done correctly, can be valuable to. Continue reading

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WED. BRIEF: Snoop Dogg Raises $45M • Apple Music Expands Analytics • R.I.P. Matt Dike • More

WEDNESDAY 3.14.1​8​ Music Business News From Around The Web  Updated continuously under our More News tab

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Spotify Losing Millions On Underpriced Subscriptions, Analysis Of 7000 Users Reveals

[UPDATED] Subscription metrics platform ProfitWell collected date from 7000 users and found that the music streamer is leaving some serious money on the table. For example, consumers are willing to pay. Continue reading

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