Atlantic Records Subpoenas Reddit to Nab Twenty One Pilots Leaker
There was major backlash a decade ago when major labels started suing fans and internet services over file sharing. While its unlikely to elicit a mass response, Atlantic Records isn't. Continue reading
Today Is Record Store Day. Get Off Your Ass And Go Buy Something
"Independent record stores are much more than the name suggests. They are an international community and platform where music has an outlet and an opportunity to grow over the long. Continue reading
Record Store Day 2015 Spotlight: The Exchange
One day a year, music fans who prefer to listen to music on vinyl are rewarded with special releases that “validate” their interest in and passion. The Music Business Association. Continue reading
Warner Bros Records Names Peter Thea, EVP Creative Content
Warner Bros. Records today announced the appointment of Peter Thea as Executive Vice President, Creative Operations. Thea served as EVP of Universal Republic & Island Def Jam from 2011 to 2013,. Continue reading
Warner Bros. Attempting To Dodge Responsibility For False DMCA Takedowns
By Mike Masnick of Techdirt. One of the bizarre side notes to Hollywood's big lawsuit against the cyberlocker Hotfile was a countersuit against Warner Bros. by Hotfile, for using the. Continue reading
Music Tech Funding: Snapverse Raises $3.5 Million, Applauze Reels In $7.2 Million
It's truly amazing how much money is going into tech companies including those with various degrees of music in the mix. Snapverse, which launched an app combining user video clips. Continue reading
So, That’s Where The Money Goes: Warner Music’s New $16M Per Year NYC Office
Major record labels have long claimed that they need to take huge profits from hit records to make up for their many misses. But its the excesses, particularly in this. Continue reading
Shakeup At Warner Music UK: Tattersfield Exits
Warner Music Group today revealed that Christian Tattersfield has decided to step down from his role as CEO, Warner Music UK and Co-Chairman, Warner Bros. Records UK in February 2014.. Continue reading