THU. BRIEFING: Jay Z’s Tidal Sues Former Owners • [PIAS] Expands In US • Brandy Sues Label • Pie & Vinyl • More
Thursday 3.31.2016 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Even as Jay Z was taking a victory lap, he got a reminder of how tough it is to be. Continue reading
Boyce Avenue’s Rise To YouTube Stardom [INTERVIEW]
While many artists have tried to make themselves into YouTube sensations, few have succeeded to the extent which Boyce Avenue has. Here the group's frontman discusses their rise to YouTube success,. Continue reading
The Importance Of Keeping Your Songwriting Clean And Basic
When trying to craft a song that will stand out from the pack, many artists will often try to force intricacies that ultimately detract from the overall piece. Here we. Continue reading
Why Did Spotify Just Raise $1 Billion In Debt Funding Under Such Horrible Terms?
[UPDATED] Debt has become an increasingly popular funding mechanism for mid to late stage startups as investors grow tired of sky high valuations and seeing their stake reduced by later. Continue reading
Kashy Keegan: How an almost unknown songwriter outsold Lady Gaga and Katy Perry
As musician, breaking into the industry is no easy feat, and the challenge can often seem insurmountable enough that many eager young artists give up somewhere along the way. This is. Continue reading
WED. BRIEFING: Spotify Adds $1B Debt • Ticketmaster Wins Songkick Round • Instagram Expands Videos • More
Wednesday 3.30.2016 Music Business News From Around The Web I'm thinking/hoping that Ek & Co have an end game beyond just mo' money. IPO? (aka even more money) Video? Both? Updated. Continue reading
Adam Watts On Art, Commerce, New Album [INTERVIEW]
In this interview singer-songwriter and entertainment industry veteran Adam Watts shares his thoughts on the creativity, the balance between branding and maintaining one's integrity, and the future of his artist development. Continue reading
YouTube Says It Already Pays A Whole Lot Of Royalties
YouTube has come under increasing fire of late owing to the minuscule payouts which it has been providing to artists and labels, far less than other music streaming services such. Continue reading
SoundCloud Launches Paid Music Subscription Service SoundCloud Go
[UPDATED] We all knew it was coming. But today's launch of a paid music subscription service, SoundCloud Go, just weeks after closing its final major label deals, arrived sooner than. Continue reading
Frugality On A DIY Tour: Some Simple Suggestions
Touring is an expensive prospect, particularly for a band just starting out, and while you will hopefully be getting paid at some point along the way, most early tours will. Continue reading
