A2IM Declares June ‘Independent’s Month’ To Celebrate Indie Music
The Association of Independent Music (A2IM) has declared June 5th through July 5th, Independents’ Month "to shine a spotlight on the labels and artists who blaze trails beyond the roads. Continue reading
Could Europe Be Set To Recalibrate The Digital Music Market?
Respect for copyrights and music's "value gap" continue to be core issues for creators and the music industry. But Europe's competition commissioner Margrethe Vestager is taking steps to recalibrate the. Continue reading
Donald Trump Just Nominated A Strong Supporter Of Net Neutrality As FCC Commissioner
President Donald Trump has nominated Jessica Rosenworcel to fill the open Democratic slot at the Federal Communications Commission. If confirmed, it will mark her return to the FCC, where she served. Continue reading
YouTube, ASCAP Reach U. S. Performance Rights Deal
[UPDATED] Performing rights organization ASCAP and YouTube have signed a multi-year agreement for US public performance rights and data collaboration. Under the agreement the two will work together to ensure. Continue reading
Understanding The Importance Of Fan Interaction
Interactions between fans and musicians can be a major contributing factor in making or breaking an artist's career success. As technology has evolved and the importance of social media has. Continue reading
Sirius XM’s $480 Million Pandora Investment Just Prolongs The Inevitable [Bobby Owsinski]
A company which has been facing series of woes, Pandora recently rejected a full buyout from Sirius XM, instead opting for a large cash injection, as well as giving up. Continue reading
Two U.S. Senators Ask SXSW To Leave Texas In Protest Of Anti-Immigration Laws
Two U.S. Senators have called on the organizers of South by Southwest (SXSW) to relocate the annual conference and festival out of Texas until President Trump's anti-immigrant SB4 law is. Continue reading
DistroKid Adds Vault: Free, Unlimited Audio File Backups For Musicians
Upstart digital music distributor DistroKid has launched Vault, offering unlimited free audio file backups to its users. The Vault provides backups and downloads of all uploads, including the 1.5 million tracks. Continue reading
CMA Music & Fan Fest 2017 Reports Record Attendance
Despite stiff competition from rivals, the Country Music Association reported record attendance for the 46th annual CMA Music Festival. The festival drew capacity crowds to Ascend Amphitheater and other venues. Continue reading
