The Civil Wars On Piracy As Marketing
The Civil Wars have previously discussed marketing with free music and the importance of fans sharing the duo's music with their friends. However, I had not heard their take on. Continue reading
Interview: Arcade Fire Interactive Video Director Vincent Morisset
Guest post by Andy Cush of Evolver.fm. Vincent Morisset bills himself as a “web-friendly” director, which is a fitting distinction. Where most films progress in a linear fashion, Morisset takes. Continue reading
The Week In Music Publishing 2.3.12
Members of Sister Sledge along with a songwriter and Oscar-nominated actress have filed a class action suit against Warner Music Group alleging that Warner has cheated the group, and others, out. Continue reading
There’s Just One Territory For Releasing Music Now: The World
Guest post by Michael Brandvold of Michael Brandvold Marketing. I came across this on Bravewords.com this morning: Starting at roughly 8:00am EST on Thursday, February 2nd, VAN HALEN's new album. Continue reading
Major Label Owned VEVO Shows Pirated NFL Show At Sundance
VEVO, the music video powerhouse owned primarily by Universal and Sony and including content from EMI, would seem to be the last company to knowingly stream pirated video at a. Continue reading
Raditaz: Location-Specific User-Created Radio Stations
This week I spoke with Tom Brophy, Founder and CEO of Raditaz, a mobile and web-based radio service with a particularly interesting location-based aspect. Raditaz offers the option of creating. Continue reading
Randy Phillips Re-Signs As Pres. & CEO Of AEG Live
Veteran music and entertainment industry executive Brandon "Randy" Phillips has signed a new five year contract to remain the President & CEO of AEG Live, the world's second largest concert. Continue reading
NEWS BRIEF: Secret Google Music Device, Piracy Un-Slowed By Mega Takedown, Sirius, Slacker & More
Google will begin manufacturing its own home music system, according to the New York Times. It's part of a broader move to create move beyond the desktop and create a. Continue reading
President Obama Tweets His Spotify Playlist
On Thursday morning President Barack Obama shared his Spotify playlist on Twitter. It covers all the music and political bases from Ray LaMontagne to No Doubt and Electric Light Orchestra. Continue reading
11 Top Ways To Create Compelling Music Video Content
This guest post is by Bob Baker and Kendra Wright of www.TheBuzzFactor.com Every artist should be using online video as part of their promotional toolkit. That means you must set. Continue reading
Warner Music Losses Grow 44%, Revenue Flat Despite Digital Gains
(UDATED) Warner Music Group this morning reported that losses were up 44% to $26 million in their first fiscal quarter ending December 31, 2011. Revenue in Q1 was flat, inching. Continue reading
