Videos: NARM Keynote & Crash Course
The annual convention on the National Association Of Recording Merchandisers winds down today in Chicago. Two of the highlights, the keynote by NARM head Jim Donio and the indie artist. Continue reading
The Orchard Reports Revenue Up, Losses Down
On Friday, digital distributor The Orchard reported financial results for the quarter that ended March 31st. It was the first quarter reported since a round of layoffs and cost reductions.. Continue reading
Overheard #NARM – “New Music Biz Is Down & Dirty”
(UPDATED) "The most important thing you can do (above music even) is create a great story; story sells, create context" – Tom Silverman,Tommy Boy, New Music Seminar "Deluxe packages can. Continue reading
More Music Industry News: 2B YouTube Views Daily, Pirate Bay Goes Down, Hurray!, Utherverse & More
What a Monday! Attendance may have been a bit lighter than normal, but a lively and successful NARM is winding down today in Chicago. (Be sure to read Overheard #NARM. Continue reading
REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review
EMI NEWS: Terra Firma raised just enough cash to keep the label group from defaulting. Now that it's saved, will anyone buy EMI? Sony says they might. PLUS: In an. Continue reading
ADA Vets David Orleans & Amy Dietz Promoted
WMG's indie distribution arm Alternative Distribution Alliance (ADA) announced today that David Orleans has been named General Manager and Amy Dietz has been named VP of Label Development. Orleans will. Continue reading
Are A New Breed Of Artists & Musicians Emerging From The Digital Swamp?
Press Pause Play If you accept that music, art and media are effected by the environment in which they were created, then the quantum shifts caused by technology and the. Continue reading
Will Apple Announce iTunes In The Cloud June 7th?
The Apple rumor mill is gearing up yet again, with the blogosphere increasingly atwittter (pun intended) over the possibility that Steve Jobs will announce an iTunes in the cloud music. Continue reading
LoKast Social App Gains Transaction At Concerts
First introduced at SXSW, proximity based social network LoKast is starting to gain some traction in the music community. The iPhone app has reached 125,000 downloads and 30+ bands like. Continue reading
