Liquid State: Sony Launches New EDM Label In China

As Western cultural influences gradually percolate into China, Sony has made the move to launch a new EDM label in partnership with Tencent Music Entertainment called liquid state. 

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Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel On Social Media, How To Get Signed

This week Michael Brandvold and Jay  Gilbert are joined on the Music Biz Weekly podcast by Brian Slagel, CEO of Metal Blade Records. He shares his thoughts on the importance. Continue reading

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Facebook Licensing Deadline Nears For Indie Musicians

The deadline for unaffiliated independent musicians and rightsholders to get paid for use of their music on Facebook by registering with the Harry Fox Agency's Rumblefish division is just 3 weeks. Continue reading

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MediaCreek Acquires Live365, EmpireStreaming, Adds Execs

Net broadcasting platform Live365, and EmpireStreaming, an audio-centric CDN and services company, announced today that both are now part of Media Creek, Inc., a newly-formed Delaware holding company of audio-centric. Continue reading

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How To Grow An Audience With Grabbr Social Sharing Tools [CASE STUDY]

Independent musicians often have to find creative ways to stand out to potential listeners without the help of a major record label promoting their work. For this reason, Langston decided to get people. Continue reading

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IDOL Distribution Expands U.S Team

European digital music distributor IDOL (Independent Distribution Online) is expanding its North America presence with the hire of Sean Maxson as General Manager. Maxson has previously held posts at [PIAS]. Continue reading

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Vydia Raises $7M For Music Video Distribution, Monetization

Vydia has completed a $7 million Series A funding round. The company now has more than 200,000 video creators that distribute, monetize, store and measure content using its centralized platform. 

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Spotify Nears ‘Hardware’ Release To Change ‘How The World Experiences Music’

A series of new jobs ads posted by Spotify tip that the music streamer is "on its way to creating its first physical products and setting up an operational organisation. Continue reading

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FCC Chief Boss Investigated Agency For Being Cozy With Industry He Regulates

Controversial FCC chief Ajit Pai has drawn fire from the music and tech industry for leading the charge to dismantle new neutrality.  Now Pai is facing the biggest threat to. Continue reading

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Add A Booking Section On Your Music Website

When it comes to landing gigs for you band, it's essential to have a booking section on your website that provides any potentially interested promoter with answers to all their. Continue reading

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