Video: Sony’s Hesse At Digital Music East
Thomas Hesse, the President of Global Digital Business, US Sales & Corp. Strategy at Sony Music Entertainment was interviewed by Larry Kenswil of Loeb & Loeb at this week’s Digital. Continue reading
ITunes: Over 10 Billion Songs Served
Apple has passed the 10 billion songs sold mark on iTunes. The 10 billionth song, “Guess Things Happen That Way” by Johnny Cash, was purchased by Louie Sulcer of Woodstock, Georgia. . Continue reading
SellaBand Saved, May Be Back Online Today
After declaring bankruptcy in Dutch court earlier this week, fan to artist funding site Sellaband has been saved by a German investment group who are moving the site to their. Continue reading
Dropcards.com: New Look, Even Better Tasting!
Kyle Bylin (@kbylin), Associate Editor In January, Dropcards unveiled their new download card platform. Then, late last week, they held a short webinar to take people through a tour of the new. Continue reading
Rejoice! It’s Not The End Of The Rickroll Era.
The internet was buzzing and CNet and others were bemoaning the take down of the infamous Rick Astley video that has beem played 30 million times, rejuvenated a forgotten pop. Continue reading
More Music Industry News: Pandora vs. Spotify, Missing Music Buyers, Earnings Calls & More
I've been having a great (and hectic) week. Did a national NPR interview with Laura Sydell. I'll let you know when it runs. Also saw some great live music –. Continue reading
Liz Rosenberg Exits Warners To Launch New Co.
Public relations vet Liz Rosenberg is leaving her longtime position at Warner Bros. Records to launch her own PR shop, Liz Rosenberg Media. Rosenberg will represent her own clients and. Continue reading
we7 Gets Appstore Approval, Premium Service 3/1
Ad supported music service we7 just got the green light from Apple Appstore to launch its Premium Plus service. we7 will launch the subscription music service on March 1st. Premium. Continue reading
The Fate of a Format: Will MusicDNA Catch On?
Kyle Bylin (@kbylin), Associate Editor Twenty-seven and a half years ago, the manufacturing of the world’s first compact disc took place at a Philips factory in Langenhagen, Germany. Upon its. Continue reading
Roanoke, VA: Where Music Is Made Matters
Virginia's Star City Explores Music As An Economic Driver I've written before about how where music is made matters. Not only can music add flavor to a city as it. Continue reading
