MTV Names New President
MTV may not matter to music as much as it once did, but it still matters. There's the sales bump after s after the Video Music Awards, for example. So. Continue reading
POLL: Will You Pay For Apple Music?
Apple Music launched 90 days ago today, and that means that the first group of free trial subscriptions are expiring. If you want to make sure you don't ever pay. Continue reading
Are You Attending SF MusicTech Summit? We’ve Got Discount Codes!
The latest edition of SF MusicTech is scheduled for November 10th at San Francisco's Hotel Kabuki. More than any other industry gathering, SF Music Tech brings together movers and shakers in both. Continue reading
Music Metadata: A Case Study Through Genre
Keeping metadata accurate and consistent is one of the major challenges of publishing and maintaining a substantial music catalog. Here we look at common metatda issues in classical music, hip hop,. Continue reading
YouTube’s Biggest Threat To The Music Industry May Not Be What You Think
While YouTube has undeniably had an extensive impact on the music industry, it could be bringing about an even greater cultural shift than previously guessed. As teens and pre-teens increasingly. Continue reading
THE PITCH: Localized Concert Discovery App DoStuff
THE PITCH today comes from concert discovery app DoStuff. There are a number of startups working on concert discovery. BandsInTown and Songkick, for example, share info provided from artists, agents and. Continue reading
Apple Music Launches In China For Just $1.57 USD Monthly With 90 Day Free Trial
Apple has launched Apple Music, iTunes Movies and Books in the world's most populous country, China. How many of the country's 1.3 billion consumers will flock to Apple Music remains. Continue reading
