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How Would Asset Bubble Theorist Hyman Minsky Feel About Spotify’s Unique IPO Plans?

Recent indicators suggest that Spotify is considering offering a direct listing where it simply registers its shares on a public exchange. This would mark a departure from typical IPOs and,. Continue reading

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AM BRIEF: Is Sony For Sale? • Is Payola Back? • Octosense VR Does Rihanna • More

Tuesday 1.17.17 Music Business News From Around The Web  The battle for the future of Sony could get interesting, but the the big story to watch this year is how. Continue reading

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MUST READ: Well-Being In The Music Industry

In this follow-up to David Emery's must read post How To Survive The Music Industry In 2017. MD and music industry veteran Darren Hemmings looks at the impact that a life in. Continue reading

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THU. BRIEF: Prince To Azoff’s Global Rights, UMG’s Bravado • MelodyVR In Beta • Mind Music Adds $220K • More

Thursday 1.12.17 Music Business News From Around The Web  Major players are eagerly making deals with the Prince estate despite a looming Roc Nation/Tidal lawsuit.  Updated continuously under our More News tab

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Last Week In Music Commentary

This week in our music commentary section, a variety of individuals offer their thoughts on the state of the industry, ranging from how we experience music when on the move,. Continue reading

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Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. and Indie Music

Here we lend a helping hand to independent and DIY artists, providing tips on how to drive fan traffic on social media, the best way to promote one's band to. Continue reading

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Various Artists Management Launches In The U.S.

UK's Various Artists Management has launched a North American division. Founded in 2008 by David Bianchi, Nick Ember and Matt Luxon, the company has a roster including Charli xcx, The Libertines,. Continue reading

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MON. BRIEF: Radio Sues Azoff’s Global Music • Rightscorp Cash Crunch • R.I.P. Sharon Jones • More

Monday 11.21.16 Music Business News From Around The Web  A new lawsuit could prove the viability of Irving Azoff's attempt to take on BMI, ASCAP. Updated continuously under our More News tab

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Musicpreneur: Making Money in Music – #MusicBizBooks

#MusicBizBooks is a new blog series from Cyber PR’s founder Ariel Hyatt, curating and reviewing some of the best books about the music industry.

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THU. BRIEFING: Used Download Suit Continues • Beyonce Sues Feyonce • Rock Band 4 Falls Short • FB Live Video • More

Thursday 4.7.2016 Music Business News From Around The Web Some days these headlines look like I just made them up; but, sadly, I did not.    Updated continuously under our More. Continue reading

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WED. BRIEFING: Facebook Enhances ‘Like’ • Magna Bets On PledgeMusic • Spotify Joins Google Cloud • More

WEDNESDAY 2.24.2016 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web PledgeMusic, Spotify, Kobalt – three leaders in the new music industry – move the goalpost for the entire sector.  Updated continuously under. Continue reading

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