Artists Coalition Declares Sony Spotify Deal “A Breach Of Moral Trust”
After Sony responded to a lawsuit by 19 Recording and artists including Carrie Underwood and Kelly Clarkson over its deal with Spotify saying it was not required "to structure its affairs in whatever. Continue reading
Will Beats 1 Radio Kill The Streaming Stars?
The arrival of Beats 1 could spell the return of 'monoculture' and the reunification of the music listening experience, as the focus of listeners shifts from the artists and back to. Continue reading
Foo Fighters Invite Fan On Stage To Play Drums
If you read this blog regularly, you know that we're big believers in fan engagement; and let's face it, when it's done on a grand and public scale, it a. Continue reading
Is The Music Industry Sleepwalking Into Disaster?
[UPDATED] While the popularity of streaming has been increasing, revenue from downloads has been declining, and as more companies like Apple and Spotify focus on a playlist model of distribution,. Continue reading
Artist Management Series: Interview With Vanessa Magos
An interview with indie pop manager Vanessa Magos explores the relationship between artist and manager, and what it takes to make that relationship successful, as well as delving into what it. Continue reading
ONErpm Joins Growing Music Tech Community In Nashville
Nashville is more than the home of country music. Joining a growing music tech community, digital distributor and multi channel YouTube network ONErpm is opening a Nashville office headed by CEO & founder Emmanuel Zunz. PS:. Continue reading
Ticketmaster Adds Digital Muscle To Executive Team
Now shuttered Live Nation Labs was never able to cause significant change within old-school ticketing bastion Ticketmaster. Now a group of digital savvy execs from outside of the music industry get. Continue reading
Sony Music Tells Court It’s Not Their Job To Make Artists Money
Sony Music is being sued by American Idol winners including Carrie Underwood, Kelly Clarkson and their label 19 Recordings who say that the company's equity stake in Spotify sells them short. The. Continue reading
Get Free Registration To SXSW 2016 Via PanelPicker – Deadline July 24
The SXSW PanelPicker program is an opportunity to submit ideas for panels related to Interactive, Music, or Film. In addition, if you are interested in presenting a panel or workshop. Continue reading