Sony Music Tells Court It’s Not Their Job To Make Artists Money
Sony Music is being sued by American Idol winners including Carrie Underwood, Kelly Clarkson and their label 19 Recordings who say that the company's equity stake in Spotify sells them short. The. Continue reading
How Many New Listeners Does Streaming Deliver For Each Lost Music Buyer? [Mark Mulligan]
As we wait to see what effect Apple Music will have on streaming adoption, download revenue and its competitors, one of the music industry's top analysts, Mark Mulligan, looks at. Continue reading
36 Years Ago The First Sony Walkman Went On Sale, 11 Years Ago Today We Launched Hypebot
36 years ago today on July 1 1979, the original Sony Walkman went on sale. (image via Timehop) 11 years ago today in 2004, we launched Hypebot.com. Our very first post was. 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
The State of Music Streaming Services
In this episode of Music Biz Podcast, I talk with Anu Kirk, the former Director of Music Services at Sony Network Entertainment. He spent over three years as the business. Continue reading
We’ll Be Live Tweeting Today’s Apple Music Launch plus How You Can Watch Live
If you subscribe to the theory that a rising tide raises all ships, as Sony CEO Doug Morris does, then today's announcement of Apple's first ever streaming music service is. Continue reading
The Recording Academy Elects New National Officers
The Recording Academy today announced that producer, engineer and songwriter John Poppo was elected Chairman of its Board of Trustees during its Spring meeting, as part of a slate of. Continue reading
At Age 76 And 73, Sony’s Top Music Execs To Re-up For $27M A Year
At the risk of sound like an ageist (and admitting that I'm no kid), I keep hoping for a changing of the guard at the top of the music business.. Continue reading
How To Get A Record Deal – 2015 Edition
I recently had the pleasure of pitching a very talented, well produced artist to major labels. Years ago I was a VP of a major label and have been in. Continue reading