A&R Meets AI: Why Your Next Label Rep Could Be A Robot
While record label talent scouting may have seemed like one bastion of the industry that was safe from artificial intelligence, Warner Music Group clearly feels differently, having recently acquired Sodatone,. Continue reading
Canadian Music Industry Confirms (Again) Enough Is Never Enough For Copyright Companies
Since its inception, copyright has consistently grown to become longer, broader and stronger; writes Glyn Moody, as most recently evidenced by a 30 page reform proposal from the Canadian Music. Continue reading
Hi-Rez Streamer Qobuz Names CEO, Plots Summer US Launch
Qobuz, the EU based high resolution music streaming and download service, has named music-industry vet Yann Miossec as CEO. Miossec was EVP of Warner Music France. and is tasked with. Continue reading
Shovels And Rope Talk Running Their Own Festival [INTERVIEW]
In this interview NoiseTrade sat down with indie-folk duo Shovels and Rope to discuss the own managed and curated festival, High Water, a year after its initial launch, as well. Continue reading
Gigroad: Airbnb For Booking Shows
Mark Mckelvie from Gigroad joins co-hosts Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert on the Music Biz Weekly podcast. Gigroad is like an Airbnb for concerts, connecting artists with fans and places. Continue reading
Spotify-Backed ‘Soundtrack Your Brand’ Cuts Direct Deals
Spotify-backed music streaming service Soundtrack Your Brand today announced direct deals with hundreds of music labels, publishers, and collection societies including Sony/ATV, Kobalt, WarnerChappel, ICE (PRS/GEMA/STIM), BMG, ASCAP, SOCAN, SABAM, and. Continue reading
Mixcloud Lands $11.5M, Plots Global Expansion
Online radio and long-form audio streaming platform Mixcloud has closed its first-ever funding wound with a $11.5 million investment from WndrCo, a holding company that focuses on startups operating at the. Continue reading
Top iOS Apps For Songwriters, Music Makers
With many in the music industry using tech advancements to help them in their creative process, a variety of smartphone apps have become more and more popular with bands ands.. Continue reading
