FRI. BRIEFING: Vevo Revamps, Adds Curators • $1B Line IPO • Eventbrite Adds Venues • SupaPass • More
Friday 7.15.16 Music Business News From Around The Web Video has become more important than ever, but Vevo has always been an afterthought. It's hard to see how any revamp. Continue reading
Tidal Failed To Pay Indie Labels In Norway For Months [REPORT]
Tidal failed to pay a number of indie labels, according to a Norwegian outlet. Whether caused by negligence or the complexities of paying tens of thousands of labels, publishers and. Continue reading
Apple In Talks To Buy Tidal Says Wall St. Journal, But New York Times Says ‘No Way’ – A Look At The Pros And Cons
Apple is in talks to acquire Tidal, according to a Wall Street Journal report confirmed by re/code. But a respected New York Times reporters says his sources say the sale. Continue reading
Spotify’s Top Music Of 2015
Spotify has released its annual Year in Music lists of the most popular artists and songs for its 75 million users in 2015. Drake was Spotify's most streamed artist in 2015 with. Continue reading
SONGS Music CEO Matt Pincus On Why Music Publishing’s Two-Class System Could Be The End For New Indie Firms [OP-ED]
[UPDATE 2] SONGS Music CEO Matt Pincus writes about the threats facing the music publishing business, as larger companies work to make the shares which they control earn greater revenue from digital use. Continue reading
Bands Meets Brands: How To Make Money In Music 2015 [INFOGRAPHIC]
As physical sales continue a downward spiral, artists are turning to brands to replace revenue. Examples are everywhere from Drake (“I avoided the coke game and went with Sprite instead”) to Rihanna. Continue reading
What You Need To Know About Sampling Music Without A License
Sampling has been controversial from the very start. Supporters argue that artists sample songs they love and build on them to create their own sound. Those opposed to sampling, while possessing mixed. Continue reading
Spotify vs. Tidal: Who Is Winning The User Experience War?
If you pay even a sliver of attention to the entertainment world, you’ve probably heard of Tidal by now. Jay-Z and his famous co-owners (Beyonce, Kanye West, Rihanna, Usher, and more). Continue reading
