From Ownership To Access: Disruption In Music and Media [Mark Mulligan]
The music and video industries are often cited as prime examples of digital disruption and resurrection. But while plotting comparable paths towards access-based models, a closer look by MIDiA analyst. Continue reading
Change Needed Before Net Can Drive Creativity and Prosperity, say Musicians, Academics
In this except from a submission made to the EU's National Telecommunications and Information Administration, a coalition of performers, musicians, and academics issue a plea to restructure the web as. Continue reading
Indie Label High Time Expands Warner/ADA Deal, To Add Sydney, LA Offices
Indie label High Time is opening offices in LA and Sydney alongside an expanded partnership with Warner/ADA which includes a 5-year global deal. The UK label, which was founded by Carl. Continue reading
How To Optimize Your Music Tour Logistics
Regardless of how big your tour may be, it's important that your manage your tour logistics carefully, or else sabotage your bands chances before it's even had a chance to. Continue reading
One77 Music Launches With $27M Catalog Backed By Virgo
Music publisher One77 Music has launched in New York City, with an eye for new catalog and some very deep pockets. Led by veteran music exec Jennifer Blakeman, One77 launches. Continue reading
Live Nation Stock Nears $50 On SiriusXM Buyout Rumors
Live Nation stock is now flirting with $50 per share, opening Wednesday at $49.96. That's up more than 14% in the last month and appears to be driven by growing. Continue reading
This Week In 1955, Rock ‘n Roll Went #1 For First Time
In this piece Daniel Reifsnyder takes a journey back to 1955, when rock 'n' roll climbed to the top of the charts for the first time with the now culturally. Continue reading
Spotify Blog Post Promotes DIY vs Label Release
The Spotify For Artists blog has published a decidedly anti-record label, pro-d.i.y. article that is certain to anger the streamer's record label partners. In it, Greg Puciato of the band Dillinger. Continue reading
Guide To Getting Songs Placed In TV, Movies
As a musician, chances are you want to get your music heard, and for it to have an emotional impact of some kind. One of this best way to make. Continue reading
Spotify Hiring Patterns Reveal Post-IPO Focus
CEO Daniel Ek has promised that Spotify going public would not change the culture of the company or its mission to build a more artist centered new music industry. But. Continue reading