REWIND: The Music Industry’s Week In Review
(UPDATED) Billboard Pro Closes After Just 4 Months Warner Music Losses Narrow: 60% Of Artists Have 360 Deals, Spotify 'Traction Is Encouraging' Blink 182 Rewards Fans Who Used Their Music. Continue reading
Ethan Kaplan On Origin Stories: Pedigree or Passion?
This guest post comes from Ethan Kaplan who blogs at blackrimglasses.com. Last night at an event I had to introduce myself to a few people and as I’ve been doing. Continue reading
Adva Mobile Offers Free Mobile Websites Designed for Musicians
Adva Mobile focuses on mobile websites for musicians. The basic service is free and the sites are dubbed "Mobile Fan Clubs" though you don't have to think of them as. Continue reading
Cent2Cent Provides Platform to Charge for Video Content
When it comes to engaging with fans online, it’s been said time and time again: “Content is King” Well, coming up with the content has never really been the difficult part,. Continue reading
SoulBlendr Creates An Etsy For Band Merch
SoulBlendr launched in January and, though I have mixed feelings about catchphrases like "Etsy for Bands", it's the easiest way I know to communicate the concept of a site that. Continue reading
D.I.Y. Music Press Platform StoryAmp Offers Free E-Book, Pre-Launch Beta Invites
(UPDATE) In anticipation of their late August launch, music press platform StoryAmp is giving away a free 60-page book, "Amplify Your Story: Getting More Press through the Art of the. Continue reading
More News: Koppelman Wants EMI, Gaga & West Invest In Turntable.fm, Azoff’s X Factor & More
Former EMI Music honcho Charles Koppelman and private-equity giant Apollo Global Management are joining in the hunt for his old record label. (Post) Lady Gaga and Kayne West are investing. Continue reading
Here’s How The Stock Market Is Treating Music
The stock markets in the U.S. and worldwide had one of the most volatile days since the 2008 economic collapse. But generally music and entertainment stocks did a bit better. Continue reading
Ticketmaster Invades The Aisles Of Wal-Mart
Ticketmaster's agreement to sell tickets at retail giant Wal-Mart has started rolling out, with Ticketmaster kiosks installed at hundreds of Wal-Mart retail locations around the country. The ticketing giant first. Continue reading
Sell Music Globally On Facebook With ONErpm
ONErpm (ONE Revolution People's Music) is a digital distribution service that launched in 2010 in Brazil and is now based in New York City. They offer such services as direct-to-fan. Continue reading