Bid To Co-Own A Hit Song With Prince On eBay

Chris Moon, who co-wrote the song "Soft & Wet" with Prince on the Purple One's  first album is selling his share on eBay for $490,000.  The song also appeared on. Continue reading

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Live Nation, Others, Join Los Angeles Mayor’s Fund To Promote Diversity In Entertainment

Live Nation, along with other major entertainment companies including CAA, UTA, WME, and others to have signed on to the Los Angeles Mayor backed Evolve Entertainment Fund, a partnership designed. Continue reading

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How To Develop Your Artist/Band “Story”

As a performer having a strong "story" can go a long way towards shaping your identity, your brand, and how you are perceived by potential fans. Here we look at. Continue reading

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Discs To Digital: The Strange History Of Music Formats

While streaming has become the dominant form of music consumption, the road to get here was a complex and varied one. Here we look at the history of the physical. Continue reading

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5 Ways To Engage Fans After Facebook Algorithm Shakeup

As Facebook's algorithm changes, it's becoming harder for artists to stay connected with their fans as the service gravitates away from posts by businesses and media and towards what it. Continue reading

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Pandora Premium (Finally) Launches A Web App

Pandora today announced the overdue launch of a web app for it's paid Premium Music service. The new app brings the features of Pandora Premium's iOS and Android apps to. Continue reading

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THU. BRIEF: Spotify Tests Features • Smart Speakers From Facebook • Snapchat Courts Creators • More

THURSDAY 2.15.1​8​ Music Business News From Around The Web  Updated continuously under our More News tab

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Discog Sold 10 Million Units In 2017, Names New CEO

Sales on the Discogs Marketplace rose 20% to top 10 million units in 2017. Vinyl sales grew 18% to 8 million, the user-built music database and online a catalog announced today. . Continue reading

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How Free Music Giveaways Make Money Over Time

Given everything that the music industry's been through, it's understandable that the word "free" can often evoke a negative reaction when dropped in music business circles. That said, however, judiciously. Continue reading

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Industry Pageturners: Books Being Read By Music Business Major Players

After reaching out to numerous people in and around the music business, Glenn Peoples here shares their collective recommended reading lists, featuring a diverse selection of tomes exploring technology, entertainment,. Continue reading

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