Music Publishing News Roundup 7.14.15: Apple Music • LyricFind Partners With R2G • Jay Z Lawsuit

Apple Music has reached 11 million subscribers within the first 4 weeks of its launch, currently making it the 6th largest music streaming service. It is important to note that. Continue reading

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This Week in Music Commentary

Taylor Swift and Garth Brooks parallels, Apple Music ruled illegal in the UK, and other chatter concerning the music industry.

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Jimmy Iovine On Apple Music, Taylor Swift, Jay Z, Zane Lowe, Napster

In a new interview, Apple Music executive Jimmy Iovine shares stories about tempting Zane Lowe to leave the BBC, facing the wrath of Taylor Swift, Jay Z and the inner workings. Continue reading

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The Music Industry’s Sleeping Giant

Whether or not streaming is profitable for artists, it has made the process of getting music from its source to its audience remarkably streamlined over the past few years. This. Continue reading

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Taylor Swift’s Streaming Rant Nearly Identical To Garth Brooks’ Used CD Rant

Is history repeating itself? The concerns expressed by Taylor Swift regarding Apple Music's streaming practices seem to bear a striking resemblance to statements made by Garth Brooks during a time. Continue reading

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How To Send Fans directly To iTunes Instead Of Apple Music

While many links artists put up to their music now go to Apple Music instead of iTunes, there is still a way around this change for those who wish to. Continue reading

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MusicThinkTank Weekly Recap: Getting Access To Anyone • Your To Do List • Taylor Swift vs. YouTube

This week on MusicThinkTank we look at how to write an email that will get you access to anyone, gaining control of your to do list, and why Taylor Swift. Continue reading

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Apple Music Streams Just 4% Of Spotify’s, Says Indie Distributor

Since Apple isn't sharing and any stats provided during a 90 day free trial would be suspect, we have no real idea how well Apple Music is doing.  Tim Cook. Continue reading

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Why Taylor Swift Chose Not To Fight YouTube

Swift has gained quite a bit of attention recently for keeping her tunes off of both Spotify and, initially, Apple Music. But what about YouTube?

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Apple Music Passes 10 Million Users In Less Than 1 Month And That Stat Means NOTHING

The success or failure of Apple Music will signal both the speed at which consumers are shifting to paid music subscriptions, and the fate of its competitors.  Tim Cook has. Continue reading

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