Indie Publishers Can License YouTube Via NMPA, HFA
The National Music Publishers’ Association is teaming up with the Harry Fox Agency to offer independent music publishers an opportunity to opt into a direct licensing agreement with YouTube. The. Continue reading
NEWS BRIEF: Indies Battle EMI Sale, iTunes Int’l, AC/DC & Hendix Apps, Zya, RIAA vs. MP3’s & More
The Battle Begins: Universal's takeover of EMI "bad news for almost everyone", say independent labels. (NME) Some EU based indie publishers are vowing to fight the EMI Publishing sale to. Continue reading
Congress May Pave Way For Small Investors To Crowdfund Music Startups
A bill that was recently passed by the House of Representatives opens up the possibility of music startups raising $1 to $2 million annually via social media and crowdfunding platforms. Continue reading
FanFueled Raises $1 Million For Ticketing Platform That Rewards Fan Engagement
Newly launched FanFueled has raised $1 million in funding for it's social and reward based ticketing platform. The seed round was led by Listen LLC and angel William Lohse. With. Continue reading
Revenue At Universal Music Drops Another 2.9%
In the third quarter of 2011, Universal Music Group revenues stood at €2,842 million ($3,826 million USD) , a 2.9% decrease compared to the same period in 2010 (-1.1% at. Continue reading
Billboard Names Top 10 Music Startups For 2011
(UPDATED) Billboard's Glenn Peoples and ex-staffer Anthony Bruno joined forces to pick their Top 10 Music Startups For 2011. As we'll see in other 2011 "Best Of" lists, this one. Continue reading
Dinosaur Jr. Joins Cassette Revival
So what do you do if you're an aging rock band trying to stay in touch with today's youth? No, skinny jeans just aren't enough but maybe a cassette release,. Continue reading
Compare Google Music, iTunes & Amazon [CHART]
Google Music left beta yesterday with a 320kps download store, free cloud storage and streaming, unique music sharing options, mobile payments and a direct to fan sales hub for indie. Continue reading
NEWS BRIEF: Google Music, SOPA Reaction, New SoundExchange COO, Facebook Events & More
The big music story is the launch of Google Music. Reactions are mixed, but it is more ambitious than I feared based on previous Google Music false starts. (This chart. Continue reading
Google Music Launches: Free Cloud Storage, 320kps Downloads & D.I.Y. Artist Hub
(UPDATED) Google Music left beta this afternoon touting music discovery, unique sharing options, mobile payments and a direct to fan sales hub for independent artists. In a move that bests. Continue reading
Distributor Pulls 234 Labels From Spotify, Napster, Rdio After iTunes Payments Drop 24%
Electronic music distributor STHoldings has pulled all its distributed labels from streaming music services Spotify, Simfy, Rdio and Napster. "Despite these services offering promotion to many millions of music listeners. Continue reading
