Believe It Or Not: Big Broadcasters Ask FCC For Payola Waiver
You think internet “fast lanes” were problematic? How about “payola lanes” on terrestrial radio and webcasts? Payola is back! And, according to David Lowery, big radio wants the FCC to. Continue reading
Sony Music CEO On Spotify, Beats, YouTube, How “Free (Music) Is Death” and More
You can tell it is contract renegotiation time for music streamers, because the chorus of major label execs expressing opinions on the evils of free music is growing. Now Sony Music's. Continue reading
Making The Case For A Freemium Reset
"Freemium absolutely can work as a model and it has achieved a huge amount already, but it needs recalibrating to ensure it delivers the next stage of market growth in. Continue reading
Spotify To Pay Universal Music Group $1 Billion, According To Leaked Email
Spotify is locked in difficult talks with the major labels. None are more contentious than with Universal Music, whose CEO has stated publically that it is time to change the music. Continue reading
A Manifesto For The Future Of Free Music
In the thankfully long gone days of DRM downloads it could be fairly said that ‘music was born free yet everywhere it is in chains’. Now music is free of. Continue reading
Bandcamp Dilemma: Name Your Price or Pay Mine?
While most artists would like to make a little money off their recordings to keep their tour van on the road or to fund their next release, many new acts. Continue reading
Dear Bands, Why Are You Still Making It So Hard To Buy Your Music?
The fact that album sales are on the steady decline is old news, but a newer, slightly shocking phenomenon is that bands are STILL making it difficult the buy their. Continue reading
How To Create 5-Year Business Plan For Your Band
In any endeavor, it is a good idea to plan, plan, plan. While the music business can often be seen as only a creative endeavor, having a good business plan. Continue reading
Equal And Transparent Streaming For All – A Proposal For Our Industry [Emily White]
"Legal streaming is something I had been awaiting for years as a music fan. It took our industry over a decade to finally release platforms that are seamless for consumer. Continue reading
