What’s Happening At Beatport Post SFX Bankruptcy
Following its recent bankruptcy, SFX Entertainment has been forced to put its subsidiary (and dance music industry giant) Beatport up for auction. Here we speak with the people at Beatport about. Continue reading
The Inevitable Unbundling Of Streaming Music Platforms
One of the obstacles to successfully monetizing streaming stems from the challenge of getting a more casual music listener to shell out $10 a month for extra music they don't. Continue reading
Is YouTube’s Domination Of Music Nearing Its End?
YouTube's dominant position in the industry has long allowed it take a "my way or the highway" approach with artists, but there are some signs the service may lose its. Continue reading
This Music Video Takes Control Of Your iPhone
To stand out in Japan's crowded pop music market takes creativity. The group Lyrical School managed to rise above the pack with a video that makes it look like they've. Continue reading
#SXSW 2016: PledgeMusic, Noisetrade Chronicle A Whirlwind Week
Even before yesterday's big announcement, it's been a momentous month at PledgeMusic including a trip to SXSW. Here Benji Rogers, Mike Fordham and Derek Webb share impressions of this years fest, and the. Continue reading
PledgeMusic’s NoiseTrade Adds Email4Stream To Free Artist Toolkit
Even before their recent acquisition by PledgeMusic, NoiseTrade has been one of my favorite direct to fan services, both for music marketing and as a fan. I've seen how well. Continue reading
The Music Industry Will Not Always Be This Way
For those artists having a hard time adjusting to the ins and outs of the modern music economy, take heart! Struggling as a music entrepreneur doesn't necessarily mean that your. Continue reading
YouTube Set To Release Live Streaming App
Facebook is getting headlines this week for upgrades to its live video app; now YouTube is throwing its hat into the ring with the new YouTube Connect, and while its still. Continue reading
THU. BRIEFING: Used Download Suit Continues • Beyonce Sues Feyonce • Rock Band 4 Falls Short • FB Live Video • More
Thursday 4.7.2016 Music Business News From Around The Web Some days these headlines look like I just made them up; but, sadly, I did not. Updated continuously under our More. Continue reading
Streaming Won’t Kill Downloading, Here’s Why
While many may be under the impression that illegal downloading has fallen by the wayside with the rapid rise in popularity of streaming, the reality is something quite different, and. Continue reading
