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The Failure Of The Global Repertoire Database

It is generally acknowledged that information regarding musical rights and works can be difficult to obtain, something which the Global Repertoire Database initiative was hoping to fix, before crashing and. Continue reading

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TIDAL Falsely Claims Apple Banned Its Drake Charity Concert Live Stream

From a star-studded launch through today, TIDAL has a PR problem. Sadly, the first music streaming service whose stated goal was empowering artists has repeatedly misjudged the effects of both. Continue reading

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Tuneteams Helps Indie Artists, Labels Find Licensing Deals

Having a hard time locating and negotiating licensing and publishing deals? A new company known as Tuneteams is working to streamline this process by connecting music companies with new music. Continue reading

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The Rise Of Emojis And How They Can Help Promote Your Music

In a mood for some smiley tunes? Since their introduction in 1999, emojis have attained massive popularity and are now littered across all social media platforms. So why not start. Continue reading

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THE PITCH: Busker – Helping Fans Support Musicians

[UPDATED] Our ongoing early stage startup series, The PITCH, today gives Busker –  "a platform designed to facilitate the direct financial support of musicians" – its chance in 100 words. Continue reading

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Miley Cyrus Releases FREE 23 Track Album At MTV VMAs Because “I can just do what I want to do”

As carefully calculated and smartly packaged as Taylor Swift is, Miley Cyrus is improvisational and raw. The music industry needs more of both kinds of artists. Each attracts legions of. Continue reading

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Music Publishing News Roundup 5.31.15: PRS vs. Soundcloud • ASCAP Adds Exec • AIMP Songwriter Series

UK based performing rights organization, PRS, is taking SoundCloud to court due to “no alternative but to commence legal proceedings.”

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MON. NEWS BRIEF: Miley’s Surprise Free Album • Tidal Blames Apple • SFX Downgrade • Kayne For Prez • More

Monday 8.31.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE 

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This Week In Music Commentary

Plenty of chatter in the music industry this week, as Lady Gaga issues a cease and desist over breast milk ice cream, Louisa Wendorff talk T-Swift and Twitter, and Straight. Continue reading

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Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y And Indie Music

Hypebot was full of tips for the D.I.Y. musician this week, offering instruction on how to make more money from ticket sales on you website, successfully launch an artist, what. Continue reading

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