Murky Licensing Evident As Spotify Settles After Failure To Obtain Mechanical Licenses
The recent conclusion of Melisa Ferrick and David Lowery's class action lawsuit against Spotify served to highlight the swampy mess that is the world of music licensing today, as well. Continue reading
Cities And Their Unique Musical Culture
In this piece Allen Bargfrede explores the relationship between cities and their music and how that relationship works to shape a city's culture and ethos, whether by accident or through. Continue reading
Stem Raises $8 Million To Streamline Payments To Musicians
Music tech startup Stem has closed a Series A round of $8 million to expand its suite of products designed to help artists get paid more seamlessly across digital platforms.. Continue reading
Apple Music’s Bozoma Saint John Becomes Public Face Of Uber, Shares Reasons For Move
Bozoma Saint John, one of Apple Music's most visible executives, has resigned and joined Uber as its Chief Brand Officer. Saint John had been Pepsi's head of music and entertainment before. Continue reading
Arianna Grande’s Manchester Benefit Concert – The Right Thing To Do
Here Bobby Owsinski explains why Arianna Grande's organization of the One Love Manchester benefit concert on the site of the bombing which took place just weeks before, was the right. Continue reading
WED. BRIEF: St. John Exits Apple Music For Uber • BuzzAngle + Shazam Data • Apple’s iOS 11 Adds FLAC • More
Wednesday 6.7.17 Music Business News From Around The Web Executive shuffles are often about money. But Apple losing Boz to Uber is also likely a reminder that Cupertino's nerd-boys club. Continue reading
Stephen Bryan Joins YouTube as Head of Label Relations [OFFICIAL]
We've been hearing the rumors for days, and have now confirmed that Stephen Bryan has joined YouTube as Head Of Label Relations. He will report directly to YouTube Global Head. Continue reading
Using Instagram Pods To Get More Fans
As an artist, it can be hard to get keep your posts from drowning in the crowded clamor of modern social media, something which can be highly frustrating for musicians. Continue reading
What 2018’s Breakthrough Artists Need To Do Now To Succeed
In this article, Jonathan Larr draws on the knowledge and experience of those in the thick of fast-growing areas of the music industry, and maps out what characteristics and qualities. Continue reading
