Take Note Pandora, Spotify, Apple: iHeart Radio Just Launched A Chrome Extension

If ease of use is what ultimately wins the streaming music race, iHeartRadio just pulled ahead with the addition of an extension for Google's Chrome browser that lets you multitask and. Continue reading

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3 Questions With BandPage’s Doug Scott On How Their Rhapsody Partnership Makes Musicians Money

Thanks to a BandPage partnership, Rhapsody users are alerted when their favorite bands are coming to town and special opportunities like VIP experiences Today, the companies shared some impressive results. (more here) and we. Continue reading

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Streaming Music Is Ripping You Off And Here’s How To Fight Back

Is it time to hack the music industry? Many see payouts from music streaming services a generating a meager amount of revenue for artists, particularly the more obscure ones; and that. Continue reading

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WED. NEWS BRIEF: Kim Dotcom Leaks UMG Phone Call • UTA Covets Agency Group • Danger Mouse Launches Label • More

Wednesday 8.19.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE 

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Apple Pushes Back, Says MusicWatch Survey Grossly Underestimates Apple Music Retention

Apple fought back this afternoon, saying that the 48% percent retention rate reported by a new  MusicWatch survey which Hypebot published earlier today, was incorrect. and stating that 79% of users. Continue reading

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Apple Music Not Exciting iOS Users, Says New Survey, And Having Little Affect On Streaming Competitors

Apple may need to really ramp up its marketing efforts to interest more of its users in Apple Music.  A new MarketWatch study shows that 77% of Apple’s iOS users in. Continue reading

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Ed Sheeran, Ariana Grande, Sam Smith Top Spotify 25 Most Influential Artists Under 25 List

Today Spotify shared a list that they are calling the World’s 25 Most Influential Artists Under 25, led by Ed Sheeran. The global ranking was determined by volume and growth of. Continue reading

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Why Aren’t More Musicians Using Twitch?

Twitch, a service which allows users to live stream their video game playing to fans, remains a largely untapped source of potential revenue for gamer musicians, with the exception of. Continue reading

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TUE. NEWS BRIEF: Deezer Seeks Funds At $1B Valuation • Apple Music Fest 2015• Baboom Launches • More

Tuesday 8.18.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE 

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Universal Music Cuts Deal With Soundcloud, Reported Equity Stake Could Hurt Artists

Soundcloud went on a takedown spree last week, angering some users.  Now we may know why.  After months of sometimes contentious negotiations, the audio hosting site is reportedly finalizing a. Continue reading

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MON. NEWS BRIEF: Compton, Dre Own Weekend • Soundcloud UMG Deal • PledgeMusic + StyleWatch • More

Monday 8.17.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE 

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