Warner Music Unifies Direct To Fan Efforts, Names Matt Young EVP
A decade ago, major labels forgoing middlemen to sell direct to fans would have led to a revolt from retailers. Now, with the ranks of retailers diminished and streaming the. Continue reading
Taylor Swift, U2, 180 Musicians, 19 Orgs Sign Letter Demanding Digital Copyright Reform [FULL TEXT, LIST OF ARTISTS]
Many in the industry agree that digital copyright laws (DMCA), last updated in 1998, are antiquated. An unprecedented group of artists and music organizations has joined together demanding change. Unfortunately,. Continue reading
Why Did Twitter Invest In SoundCloud?
After previously walking away from a SoundCloud acquisition deal at the last minute, Twitter recently invested 70 million in the company, and although such an investment is likely good for SoundCloud, it's. Continue reading
The Actual Value Of The Indie Music Sector [INFOGRAPHIC]
General wisdom suggests that indie labels account for about 20% of global revenue, but a recent study has revealed that their share is in fact much greater than previously suspected,. Continue reading
Return Of Napster Name Signals A Company Running Out Of Options, Says Former Rhapsody Exec Jon Maples
Already known as Napster overseas, Seattle-based streaming service Rhapsody announced its plan to rebrand as Napster in all markets. The expansion of the moniker suggests a company that has nothing left to. Continue reading
Two Industry Veterans Appointed To Oversee Prince Estate
The passing of Prince left a legal mess as big as the void he left in our musical landscape. Unclear instructions, multiple children – both real and impostors – and. Continue reading
Overseas Tour: Investigate The Venue Before Arriving
Attending a show outside of your home country can certainly be an amazing live music experience, but if not planned for correctly, it can just as easily be completely miserable.. Continue reading
