Pandora Settles With RIAA, Major Labels Over Pre-’72 Recordings For $90M, But How Much Will Artists Receive?
Pandora and The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) have announced that they have signed a $90 million settlement over the internet streamer's use of sound recordings released before 1972.. Continue reading
Is the Concert Industry Corrupt? 5 Things To Consider
Is the concert industry too corrupt and plagued with systematic problems to endure for long in its current state? Here we look a five ominous indicators which suggest it's setting itself up. Continue reading
TomorrowWorld Botches Ticket Refunds, SFX Recharges Thousands Of Fan Credit Cards
It was not a good day for SFX. It's TomorrowWorld had announced the details of a ticket refund and offered a public apology for the circumstances that left thousands of. Continue reading
Deadline To Apply For Project Music Accelerator’s Next Class Nears
There are many tech accelerators offering help to startups, but none focus on music. Project Music Accelerator at the Nashville Entrepreneur Center is the exception; and the deadline for its next class. Continue reading
5 Mistakes You Need To Stop Making On Soundcloud
Although putting music on Soundcloud is easier than ever, there are still several all-too-common mistakes that can prevent artists from getting the most out of the site, whether it's not keeping your account consistently organized,. Continue reading
Universal Music Group’s Abbey Roads Studios Launches Music Tech Incubator
The Beatles have long since decamped, but their Abbey Road Studios is still very much alive. Last night the UMG owned company launched a new initiative focused on music technology. Continue reading
Spotify Fails To License And Pay On Dozens Of Cracker, Camper Van Beethoven Songs
The music business world is reeling after the news that Spotify neglected to license and pay royalties on a large portion of Victory Records' song catalogue. While certainly alarming, it. Continue reading