Patronism: Reinventing Musical Patronage
Startup Patronism combines crowdfunding and fan clubs to create a platform for ongoing artist support. Rather than simply donating money or getting a package of swag for your contribution, Patronism. Continue reading
Highlights From SF MusicTech: Tools, Tech, Revenue, Recommendation, Live & The Cloud
Plenty of solid discussion filled the walls of the Kabuki Hotel on Monday where the eighth SF MusicTech Summit was held. Strong panelists and bright attendees all contributed to meaningful. Continue reading
Thank You Elliott Smith
Why did you get into the music business or why are you trying to get in? On Music Think Tank, independent musician, Padma Gillen, shares his opinion about the current. Continue reading
News Brief: Zynga Builds Lady GagaVille, Sony Still Down, Rdio’s Fate, Indie Session Musicians, & More
Online gaming giant Zynga has announced an ongoing partnership with Lady Gaga that includes GagaVille (a neighbor to FarmVille), as well as game-card tie ins and other merchandising opportunities. (Business. Continue reading
Recorded Music As A Commodity & The Power Of Artistic Vision
This guest post comes from Ty White, a self-proclaimed musictech geek who spends his days at progressive ticketing company Eventbrite and nights finding ways to showcase emerging artists through live. Continue reading
OFFICIAL: Music Beta By Google Launches
As part of the keynote to it's I/O developer conference, Google announced the official launch of Music Beta By Google along with an online movie rental service. Google's Paul Joyce. Continue reading
Where To Find A Google Music Beta Invite plus Watch An Intro Video
(UPDATED) Today Google launched Music Beta By Google which includes a free cloud music locker, robust player and integration with a newly upgraded Android music app (details here). Music Beta. Continue reading
More Warner Music Purchase Details Emerge As S&P Downgrades Credit Rating
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services has lowered Warner Music Group's corporate credit rating to B+. The change was announced following WMG's announcement that it would be acquired by Access Industries. Continue reading
Music Marketing With QR Codes: How To Get Started
QR codes – those strange symbols that use the cell phone to link the offline and online worlds – are are going mainstream in the U.S. for even more reasons. Continue reading
10 Smartest Startups At SF MusicTech
In addition to the fantastic panels that graced yesterday's SF MusicTech Summit, the event draws in some of the most forward thinking and innovative professionals in the music and technology. Continue reading
