Sub Pop Launches Web Radio Station On TuneIn
Sub Pop's been making bold moves of late from opening a record store at Sea-Tac Airport to launching a Drip.fm-powered digital music subscription service. Last week they debuted a web. Continue reading
SXSW 2015 Now Accepting Showcase Submissions
South By Southwest (SXSW) 2015 is now accepting artists showcase applications. This edition runs Tuesday, March 17 through Sunday, March 22, 2015 in Austin, Texas. All applications must be submitted no later than October 10th.. Continue reading
Small Change Turns Songkick Into A D.I.Y. Ticket Sales Powerhouse
Sometimes the smallest changes have the greatest impact. Songkick made just such a shift with the addition of custom ticket sale links. Previously, when you added a show to Songkick,. Continue reading
Why Spraying Pigs’ Blood Onstage and Shutting Down Great Venues Is Not Cool
A band of idiots that I'm sure are very proud of themselves recently splattered blood on the interior of an Asheville, NC venue long supportive of unique, independent acts in. Continue reading
Four Different Songs Turn The Same Footage Into Unique Videos
(UPDATED) From the Shutterstock blog. One of the most critical parts of any film or video production is finding the music that helps tell the story most effectively. Whether it's. Continue reading
Microsoft Opens xBox Music API With Strong Incentives For Developers
In an unexpected move that could broaden the appeal of the platform Microsoft has opened the XBox Music API to developers. There's little earth shattering here for developers – just. Continue reading
Live Nation Acquires, Launches EDM Platform Boomrat [Take That, SFX!]
Concert giant Live Nation has no intention of ceding EDM to the aggressive team over at SFX. They've created festivals, invested in promoters and now are reaching out directly to. Continue reading
Mark Mulligan Launches Music Technology Research Firm MIDiA
Long time music industry consultant and analyst Mark Mulligan has launched music and technology research firm MIDiA. In addition to the usual consulting and research services, Mulligan hopes to also appeal. Continue reading