Spotify Reportedly Prepping July Launch In Japan
After months of speculation, Spotify finally appears to be gearing up for a July launch in Japan. Apple Music and several local companies have already launched there, but found the country's. Continue reading
Sorry Not Sorry: Indie Musician Sues Bieber, Skrillex For Copyright Infringement Over A Sample They Didn’t Use
Indie artist Casey Dienel, who releases music under the name White Hinterland, recently filed a lawsuit against the Bieber/Skrillex dream team, claiming that the song "Sorry" uses a sample stolen. Continue reading
17% Of Fans Represent 61% Of All $’s Spent On Music [CHART]
We've written often about the importance and profitability of concentrating your efforts on reaching and selling to your hardcore fans. Just how important that is and how rare super-fans are,. Continue reading
Top YouTube Trends For 2016
As social marketing continues to become more visually focused, we're looking at some of the top YouTube trends of 2016 so far, as things like live streaming and VR become. Continue reading
When Rappers Are Affected By White Fragility [Talib Kweli Greene]
In this essay, Talib Kweli Greene takes on the complex issue of how 'white fragility' affects rappers, as he walks us through Twitter battles and unfounded accusations of racism from fellow. Continue reading
CHANGES @ Bandcamp • Spotify • Songkick • Chrysalis • Valory Music • FaderPro + Beatport
Former Bandzoogle chief David Dufresne has exited Bandcamp after a year as the d2f platform's Head of Strategy and Growth. "I plan to re-immerse myself in the Montreal startup and. Continue reading
Kraftwerk Loses Round In Long Court Battle Over 2 Second Drum Beat
Kraftwerk sues hip hop artist over a 2 second looped drum beat. On the surface at least, this probably should never have gone to court. But what constitutes a sample. Continue reading
3 Groups That Your Band Website Needs To Impress
As a musician, your website is one of the most important tools you have at your disposal, as it allows you to showcase yourself to your audience in an environment over. Continue reading
Jon Platt Joins Strong Midem Line-Up
Jon Platt, the Chairman and CEO of Warner/Chappell Music, will give a keynote interview at Midem later this week. Platt will discuss the art of songwriting and publishing with musician Justin. Continue reading
Spotify, Musixmatch End Lyrics Partnership Over Unfavorable Terms: “We will not allow anybody to ignore our business model”
[UPDATED] When Spotify and Musixmatch announced a partnership that made easily accessible lyrics an integral part of the music streaming service, it was hailed as both a win for fans. Continue reading
