Once Promising Nashville Music Tech Startup Dart Music Selling Assets In Chapter 11

Dart Music, once considered the most promising tech startup in the Nashville music scene, has begun the process of selling off their assets after filing for bankruptcy protection in February.

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The MP3 Is Dead, Long Live The MP3

Although the ability to 'kill' anything on the internet is questionable best, the alleged demise of Pepe The Frog was accompanied by the apparent death of the MP3, after the. Continue reading

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PWR BTTM Pulled Off Streaming Services, Dropped By Label, Managment After Sexual Assault Allegations

Once promising alt-rockers PWR BTTM has been pulled from the major streaming services and dropped by their label and management in the wake of sexual assault allegations against co-founder Ben. Continue reading

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Thaddeus Rudd Of Mom+Pop Music On Label-Artist-Manager Relationships, Industry’s Future [INTERVIEW]

In this interview, Thaddeus Rudd of one of the world's best respected indie labels, Mom+Pop Music about his career highlights, how someone looking to get involved in the music industry. Continue reading

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At Music Biz 2017? Don’t Miss My On Stage Interview with A2IM CEO Richard Burgess

I'll be in Nashville most of this week for the annual Music Biz convention. This Thursday May 18th at 3:45 PM, as part of the Hypebot and Music Biz Indie. Continue reading

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Pandora May Sell Ticketfly To Refocus On Streaming

Pandora is exploring the sale of ticket seller Ticketfly. Purchased for $335 million in 2015, Ticketfly combined with Pandora was touted as a game changer.  But given Ticketmaster's dominant position,. Continue reading

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Portugal’s Salvador Sobral Wins 2017 Eurovision Song Contest [VIDEO]

A musicians from Portugal has won the Eurovision Song Contest for the first time in the competition's history. Salvador Sobral, 27, won with his love ballad Amar Pelos Dois, which. Continue reading

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Latest “Twist” In Prince “Dancing Baby” Saga

[UPDATED] "Let's Go Crazy" and take a legal dive into the ongoing saga of the infamous Prince "Dancing Baby" YouTube case, circa 2008. Stephen Carlisle examines a brief stating that. Continue reading

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TUE. BRIEF: Pandora Eyes Ticketfly Sale • L.A. Reid Fallout • UMG Signs Tencent China Deal • New FAC CEO • More

5.16.17 Music Business News From Around The Web  Given Ticketmaster's dominance, Pandora's Ticketfly purchase always felt more like expensive PR rather than a strategic move. Updated continuously under our More News tab

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Americana Music Chart 5.15.17: Willie Nelson, The Mavericks, Rodney Crowell and Ryan Adams

Willie Nelson, The Mavericks, Rodney Crowell and Ryan Adams top this week's diverse Americana Music radio chart compiled by the Americana Music Association.

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