Pandora Hits 2M Users In Its Only Non-U.S. Market
Pandora in Australia and New Zealand has reached 2 two million registered listeners, effectively doubling its listener base in less than 12 months since launching in December 2012. Listeners have created 29 million. Continue reading
Hushed Events Lets Artists Rewards Fans With Private Calls Using Temporary Numbers
Private messaging and calls enter a new promotional dimension with the launch of Hushed Events. Hushed is known for providing temporary phone numbers for smartphone calls using their app to. Continue reading
SiriusXM’s YouTube 15 Radio Show: New Media Adapts To Old Forms
SiriusXM last week debuted a new song countdown radio show based on popular music videos from YouTube hosted by YouTube star Jenna Marbles. The playlist is apparently based on a. Continue reading
Spoon’s Indie Record Store Instant Vinyl Gratification Campaign Is A Big Hit
UPDATE: We heard from Team Spoon overnight. Yesterday was release day and many indie stores are already sold out of the unique vinyl promotion. Typical was this tweet from Nashville's. Continue reading
Ed Sheeran Voted Most Important Artist In Black & Urban Music (WTF?)
A panel of industry experts and BBC 1Xtra DJs has named Ed Sheeran the most important artist in black and urban music. 1 Xtra bills itself as leading black music. Continue reading
Kim Dotcom’s Baboom Offers Shares, Claims Indie Support, Seeks “Friendly Major Artists”
The ongoing saga of Kim Dotcom's attempt to launch a new music service continues with a search for funding for Baboom. A "Limited Pre-IPO" is offering shares to "Sophisticated Investors. Continue reading
16-Point Band Website Assessment Checklist
Having a website is a must in today's music industry. If you're slacking in that department, you might want to consider tightening the reins. Are your photos sharp and recently. Continue reading
Short Documentary Celebrates 25 Years Of Merge Records [Watch, Free Downloads]
Founded by Superchunk's Mac McCaughan and Laura Ballance in 1989, North Carolina's Merge Records quickly grew to become one of America's essential indie labels. From supporting their fertile local indie. Continue reading
Indies Unite! 700 Labels Launch Campaign For Fair Digital Music Deals
An ongoing battle with YouTube over alleged heavy handed negotiating tactics and unfair terms for their unlaunched subscription music service, has united the global independent music community on the broader. Continue reading
