Borchetta Bites Back: Taylor, ‘It’s time for some truth’ and Shares Contract Details
Big Machine Label Group founder Scott Borchetta has fired back at Taylor Swift after the singer took to Tumblr with an emotional reaction to the acquisition of BMLG and her. Continue reading
Taylor Swift Reacts To Big Machine Sale To Scooter Braun: ‘This is my worst case scenario’
Taylor Swift is calling the sale by Scott Borchetta of her former label Big Machine to Scooter Braun for $300 million her "worst case scenario." Swift recently signed to Universal,. Continue reading
Scooter Braun Acquires Big Machine Label Group For $300M: ‘We’ve got a seat at the table.’
[UPDATED] Scooter Braun's Ithaca Holdings has acquired Scott Borchetta's Big Machine Label Group. The combined companies create a multifaceted independent music powerhouse that includes labels, management, streaming, publishing and media. Continue reading
This Week In Music Commentary
In music commentary this week, industry voices weighed in on why emerging artists are critical to building an authentic connection between a band and a brand, why it is that. Continue reading
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. and Indie Music
Our wise counsel to the music industry' scrappy and determined do-it-yourselfers this week dug into mastering your merch sale, how you can capitalize on music festivals even if you're not. Continue reading
Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Working In Surround Sound • Buying An Electric Guitar • Avoid Burnout • More
This week on MusicThinkTank, contributors shared pieces on how working in surround sound impacts your music production abilities, what buyers should keep in mind when purchasing an electric guitar, how. Continue reading
REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review
In this cycle back through major music industry happenings from the past week, we revisit Apple Music's new subscriber milestone, check out just how extensive the damage inflicted by the. Continue reading
Spotify Pre-Saves Give Labels Troubling Data, Control
Pre-saving an album on Spotify can give record labels and others access to personal data including email addresses and playlists, according to a Billboard study. It can also grant labels. Continue reading
Today Is Cara Duckworth’s Last Day At The RIAA ????
Friday is the last day at the RIAA for Senior Vice President, Communications Cara Duckworth; and so far she won't tell me where she's going. Cara joined the RIAA way. Continue reading
