Apple, The Indies And The Rise Of The Digital Monopsony
While Apple yesterday reversed course after much of the independent label community came out in public opposition to 3 month free Music trials that would not involve any royalty payments, questions remain about Apple’s. Continue reading
A Brief History Of Vinyl Music’s Unlikely Comeback [INFOGRAPHIC]
Vinyl records alone won't "Save The Music Industry." But as the ownership of physical music fades and is replaced by streaming, buying vinyl as a souvenir, as well as for. Continue reading
CHANGES @ The Recording Academy • Warner Music Group • 7Digital • Crush Music • Royalty Network • MPA
[UPDATED] Warner Music Group has appointed Michael Nash as an advisor to CEO Stephen Cooper, filling in for exiting COO Rob Wiesenthal. Nash worked at the label from 2000-2011 as. Continue reading
A2IM Cautions Indie Labels Not To Sign Current Apple Music Offer
After a source shared the contract that Apple Music was offering independent record labels, we wrote about Apple's insistence that no money would be paid to rightsholders during the 90. Continue reading
Billboard Names 30 Most Powerful In EDM
Billboard has named its 30 most powerful people in EDM and its an eclectic mix of artists, promoters, executives and entrepreneurs that hint at the diversity ahead in the greater. Continue reading
Four Quick & Affordable Videos Musicians Should Make Today
YouTube over the years has been a great tool for musicians. But having consistent content to display can be tough. Check out today's article to see how you can engage your. Continue reading
On Demand In Demand: Meeting The Needs Of The On Demand Fan [Mark Mulligan]
Today at MIDEM I presented the findings of an exclusive piece of research conducted by MIDiA Research in conjunction with MIDEM entitled ‘On Demand In Demand: Meeting The Needs Of. Continue reading
5 Best Tools for Sending Music Promos
DJ’s receive tons of music promos in their inbox every week. As a producer, record label or PR sending promotional emails is a important part of of getting music heard. Continue reading
Midem 2015 Attendance Down 11%, Complains It’s Being “Pirated”
So much for a music industry rebound… Blame it on a shrinking industry, tightening budgets or new communications tech that make face to face meetings far less essential, but attendance at Midem has. Continue reading
Why Apple Can’t Save Music Streaming
Apple is set to launch a streaming music service. While music fans and the industry should welcome a new competitor to the music streaming, we might also want to step. Continue reading
