Jay Z’s HD Streaming Music Service Tidal To Expand To 22 More Countries

[UPDATED] Jay Z's deal to acquire Aspiro, the Scandinavian company that owns streaming music and video service WiMP and its hi-def audio cousin Tidal for $56 million, still needs final. Continue reading

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Vevo Views Up 86% To 10 Billion Per Month

Music video platform Vevo has reached a milestone of more than 10 billion monthly global views for the first time. In January, that meant 10,335,997,898 video views. That's an 86%. Continue reading

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Music Sales Rise!!! …In Germany

The overall value of the German recorded music industry ticked 1.8% from its total size in 2013 and increasing its lead over the UK market that it first gained in. Continue reading

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MusicTank Introduces First Think Tank Of 2015 – Is Data The New Oil?

MusicTank, University of Westminster, has opened the floor for its first Think Tank Debate of 2015: Is Data The New Oil? The question originated from the observation of the unrelenting. Continue reading

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Robomagic: Ex-AEG Exec Launches Next-Gen Live Touring Company

Rob Hallett, former head of AEG Live's UK operation, has returned to the music business as the head of a new venture, Robomagic. According to Music Week, Hallett bills Robomagic as a. Continue reading

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NME Compiles A List Of Weirdest Band Names Of 2015

The New Musical Express (NME) has compiled an impressive list of the weirdest band names of 2015. Alongside that list, they posted their reaction to the name, their expectations, and. Continue reading

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5 Minute Music Marketer – Get Bob Baker’s New Book For Only 99¢

Bob Baker has been preaching the gospel of DIY and D2F music marketing sine before either term was invented. He's written essential books and blog posts, and taught courses, all. Continue reading

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Shutterstock Acquries Premium Beat For $32 Million, Continues Music Expansion

[UPDATED] Stock photo and video site Shutterstock (NYSE: SSTK) continues to expand its music offering with toady's announcement that it has acquired PremiumBeat, a royalty-free music service with 5,000 curated tracks. Shutterstock. Continue reading

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Is This The Weirdest Band T-Shirt Of 2015, Possibly Ever?

We might be only be eight days into the new year, but we've got a front runner for the weirdest band t-shirt of 2015. When one thinks of influential band. Continue reading

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Spotify Gifts 3 Months Of Premium For Just 99¢

In an effort to convert more of their 50 plus million users into paying subscribers, Spotify is offering its Premium service for only $0.99 through December 31st. The premium listening. Continue reading

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