Impala, AIM Express Concerns As Brexit, UMG Sale Loom
As Brexit uncertainty grows and suitors circle Universal Music Group, EU independent music trade groups IMPALA and AIM are calling on both the EU and the UK to ensure that. Continue reading
Drowned In Sound Goes Under
Online music publication Drowned In Sound, has stopped publishing after almost 20 years. Some writers are waiting for payment, according to multiple sources, though UK-based founder and editor Sean Adams says. Continue reading
Why Would Anyone Invest In Post-Bankruptcy iHeartMedia? Because ‘Radio Motivates Behavior’ says Fred Jacobs
At a time when more younger listeners are tuning out in favor of streaming and other forms of media consumption, broadcast radio giant iHeartMedia is hoping to raise $100 million. Continue reading
10 Trends Reshaping The Music Business [Mark Mulligan]
Streaming may get all the headlines, but it is far from the only factor that's driving strong and and sustained growth in the recorded music industry; and the ripple effects. Continue reading
‘Making the Brand’ For A Lasting Career In Music [Tunecore’s Shelby Kennedy]
For artists who are in it for they long haul, its important to think past their next release and to look at the big picture, spending time growing strong, engaging. Continue reading
Radio Nowhere – Is Anybody Alive Out There?
Radio giant iHeartMedia has filed for a $100 million IPO, even as it just emerges from bankruptcy. William Paterson University Music Business Professor David Philp takes a look at the. Continue reading
Pandora, SiriusXM Launch Pandora NOW
SiriusXM and Pandora has launched the first cross-platform listening experience since the satellite broadcaster acquired the streaming service. Leveraging Pandora's listener data, Pandora NOW is be both a SiriusXM channel. Continue reading
Techstars Music’s Bob Moz On The Music Business and How Tech Is Reshaping It
Bob Moz (short for Moczydlowsky) is a fixture in music tech. Now the Managing Director of the Techstars Music startup program, Moz worked at Yahoo Music, as Topspin VP Product. Continue reading
Red Bull Music Academy, Radio To Close After 21 Years
Red Bull Music Academy and Red Bull Radio will shit down after 21 years, the company announced Wednesday. Both will cease operations by Oct. 31st as the global beverage giant. Continue reading