AM BRIEF: SFX Rebrands As LiveStyle Inc. • IFPI: YouTube’s $1B Too Low • Azoff Hits Back • More

New CEO Randy Phillips Thursday 12.8.16 Music Business News From Around The Web  Can a new name and CEO save a failed SFX?   Updated continuously under our More News tab

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Vevo Names New Artists To Watch 2017

Music video destination Vevo is in the midst of another makeover and part of it includes a greater commitment to developing new artists. To that end, they've released a Ones. Continue reading

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Liz Morentin Named Warner Bros. Records, EVP Communications

Music industry veteran Liz Morentin has been appointed EVP of Communications and Media, Warner Bros. Records. She will oversee all communications and media efforts for the company’s roster of artists. Continue reading

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36 Dead, Two 100% Silk Label Artists Missing After Oakland, CA Warehouse Party Fire

[UPDATED] At least 36 party goers and 2 underground dance artists, Cherushii (Chelsea Faith Dolan) and Nackt (Johnny Igaz), signed to the 100% Silk label, are missing after fire engulfed. Continue reading

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MON. BRIEF: UMG To Help Streamers… • What.CD Won’t Die • Amazon Echo Tops 5M • More

Monday 12.5.16 Music Business News From Around The Web  If Lucian Grainge really wants to help grow streaming, he should sign the damn Spotify deal. 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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MusicThinkTank Weekly Recap: Great Timing • Jumpstart Songwriting • Get A Band Knowledge Panel • More

Most recently on MusicThinkTank, we took a look at good timing's ability to stack music coverage in your favor, how you can jumpstart your songwriting routine, the best way to get a band knowledge panel,. Continue reading

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REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review

In this look back at the past seven days of music industry news, we examined Spotify's potential profitability, how your earbuds could be converted into microphones, looked at ten genres of. Continue reading

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Tiny Caribbean Nation Threatens To Allow The Biggest Wave Of Piracy Since Napster and Pirate Bay

For music, video and intellectual property pirates to thrive, they need a safe haven. Fortunately for musicians, labels and other content creators, no nation wants to take on that role. Continue reading

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