YouTube To Offer Direct Advances To Musicians, Fan Funding Button [REPORT]
Midem kicks of its annual music business conference today in Cannes, France. While not quite the must-attend it once was, nothing has replaced it internationally; so you can expect a. Continue reading
TOO BIG TO FAIL? Spotify Payments Accelerate, $300 Million In Q1
As the debate over payments rages on and rightsholders hold contract negotiations with Apple, Spotify and others, revenue from music streaming and thus its importance to the music industry continues to. Continue reading
Janet Jackson Goes D.I.Y. Via BMG In Biggest Artist Services Deal Ever
Moving from major label releases to d.y.i. with the help of ad hoc teams and labels services firms is not new. But increasingly major musicians and even mainstream pop artists take control of. Continue reading
Lil Wayne Joins Team As Tidal Announces Ticketmaster Partnership, Desktop App, Student Discounts
UPDATE: Superstar rapper Lil Wayne has become the newest co-owner of Tidal, reports Forbes and premiered a new song exclusively there.“Glory,” is the first single from FWA (Free Weezy Album) which will be given. Continue reading
Why Music Streaming Still Doesn’t Make Enough Money
The world of music has turned into the land of the free. But the cost of "free" has caused the music industry to heavily reconsider survival strategies. Check out today's. Continue reading
Rhapsody, BandPage Partner For More Personalized Streaming, Direct To Fan Commerce
From its humble start as a Facebook enhancement app, BandPage has promoted itself as an artist marketing and monetization tool. Over the last year, thanks to a much evolved offering. Continue reading
How Much Musicians Earn Online – 2015 Edition [Infographic]
How much musicians earn online (download sales, on demand streaming, online radio) though a range of distributors (Tunecore, CD Baby, others) and providers (like Spotify, YouTube) is a moving target.. Continue reading
Roundup Of The Latest Apple Music Leaks And Rumors
Apple seems certain to announce its revamped music service next Tuesday, and ahead of the launch it seems as if there is a new leak or "verified" rumor every few. Continue reading
