Pandora Abandons Internet Radio Fairness Act, Turns To Copyright Royalty Board
Yesterday Billboard reported that Pandora is abandoning its efforts to reduce rates via the Internet Radio Fairness Act confirming earlier reports at Forbes. Pandora is now expected to focus efforts. Continue reading
Turntable.fm To Shut Down: $7M and Celebrity Investors No Match For Music Licensors
(UPDATE) After two years and $7 million, Turntable.fm is shutting down on December 2nd. The team will concentrate on its newer Turntable Live interactive online concert platform. Once again, the. Continue reading
Spotify Raises Another $250 Million At $4 Billion Valuation
Spotify has raised another $250 million in a new funding round led by Silicon Valley firm Technology Crossover Ventures. Investors are now placing the valuation of the music streamer somewhere. Continue reading
CONFIRMED: Deezer To Launch In U.S.
Deezer will launch in the U.S. in 2014, the company has confirmed. “2014 will be an American year for us,” the music streamer's co-founder Daniel Marhely told French newspaper LaFigaro. Marlhey did. Continue reading
Songkick Adds Ticketing To iOS App, Announces 8.5 Million Unique Users, Over 50% Of Traffic Via Mobile
Today Songkick updates its iOS app with in-app ticket purchasing in the UK, Spotify playlist scanning to further identify your favorite acts and a new design. In addition, they've released. Continue reading
TuneGO Building Musician Discovery Platform That May Actually Help Artists
TuneGO is a new career development platform for musicians that takes a hybrid approach to addressing the needs of artists from building a fanbase to connecting with industry professionals. I. Continue reading
Matt And Kim Play Secret Santa For Fans plus Ideas For Making The Most Of The Holidays
Matt And Kim are responding to the Christmas season with a Secret Santa Contest for their fans. It's a bit of a variation and a reminder that you can take. Continue reading
Why Digital Consumer Companies Are A Poor Indicator Of The Future of Music Tech Investment
Last week Mark Mulligan shared his take on why Twitter was a stock worth watching to suggest the fate of public music offerings and to affect the perspectives of potential. Continue reading
Spotify’s Daniel Ek: Music Industry Savior Or Opportunist?
The seeds that grew into Spotify were planted 10 years ago, when the Swedish government all but announced that they weren't prosecuting file-sharers who had pulled the rug out from. Continue reading
