Watch The Weeknd, John Travolta’s New Apple Music Service Commercial Part 1 & 2
Just after it launched, Apple let it be known that aggressive promotion of its new streaming music service would begin last night with MTV's Video Music Awards. While it was. Continue reading
A Stream on Apple Music Pays Songwriters And Publishers 33% More Than A Stream On Spotify
All streaming music services are not created equal, at least when its comes to payments. A myriad of advances to major labels, fine print and legal trickery makes it impossible. Continue reading
TIDAL Falsely Claims Apple Banned Its Drake Charity Concert Live Stream
From a star-studded launch through today, TIDAL has a PR problem. Sadly, the first music streaming service whose stated goal was empowering artists has repeatedly misjudged the effects of both. Continue reading
Dee Snider Of Twisted Sister’s Metadata Mishap
While making music readily available for digital download is an easy process, it is important that artists take the time to include metadata relating to the music in order to. Continue reading
The Future Of Music: A Manifesto For Executives, Creatives And Artists
[UPDATED] For much of recent history, the music industry has been infamous for its inability to adapt to digital technology. This said, certain companies within the industry, like Apple and Spotify, have. Continue reading
Rdio Adds “Promoted Music Experiences,” Hard Rock 1st Brand Partner
Music streamers, under fire from labels and publishers demanding more revenue from free ad-supported listening, are working feverishly to finding better ways to attract and retain sponsors. Today Rdio unveiled. Continue reading
5 Legal Requirements Of Every Email Newsletter
For many artists, sending a regular e-newsletter to fans can be a good way to stay connected and keep them up-to-date, but it's important to keep in mind that there. Continue reading
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