How The Wixen Lawsuit Impacts Spotify’s Upcoming Public Stock Offering
Since Wixen Music Publishing filed its $1.6 billion lawsuit against Spotify, speculation has run rampant as to how this and other court actions would hurt Spotify's nearing IPO. Spotify isn't. Continue reading
Grime Is Now An Official Category On Spotify
Grime, a popular musical genre that did not exist prior to 2002, is now an official category on Spotify. The addition of Grime makes it easier for fans of the. Continue reading
Everyone Wants To Build Their Fanbase
For those in the industry making and releasing music, one of the most common themes when it comes to their goals and concerns, is successfully building and growing a fanbase.. Continue reading
Jimmy Iovine To Exit Apple In August, 4 Years After The $3 Billion Beats Deal
Jimmy Iovine will leave Apple in August, according to multiple sources. The exit comes just months past four years after Apple bought the Iovine and Dr. Dre led Beats headphone. Continue reading
TIDAL Partners with Dubset For Legal DJ Sets, Remixes
Dubset today has partnered with TIDAL to deliver legal mixes, remixes and DJ sets to music streamer. The startup previously partnered with Apple Music and Spotify, and has deals for. Continue reading
Spotify Announces 70 Million Paid Subscribers, Then Deletes Their Tweet
Spotify announced via a tweet that it now has 70 million paid subscribers. That's up from 60 million during the summer. In June, Spotify reported 140 million combined paid and. Continue reading
Bono On Chance The Rapper, Going DIY, Spotify Payouts and How Streaming Made Him A Better Songwriter
In a wide ranging interview with Rolling Stone, Bono shared his perspectives on the modern music industry. For a man that can afford to never sing another note in his. Continue reading
Recorded Music Industry Grew 12.5% In 2017 As Streaming Soared and R&B/Hip-Hop Surpassed Rock
Nielsen Music's 2017 U.S. Year-End Report confirms continued growth in recorded music driven by streaming. Total volume was up 12.5% over 2016, fueled by a 59% increase in on-demand audio. Continue reading
How To Make A Great Lyric Video For Under $10
In this how-to piece, Chris Robley of CD Baby walks us through the process of creating an effective and professional looking lyric video without using costly software like Motion or. Continue reading
