Ustream Scores $75 Million From Japan’s Softbank
(UPDATED)Popular live video streaming enabler Ustream has received another $75 million in funding led by #3 Japanese cell service Softbank. Ustream will primarily use the money to expand service in. Continue reading
NY Rock/Rappers Shinobi Ninja Engage Fans With New GPS Enabled Mobile Game
NYC indie rock/rap group Shinobi Ninja, have launched their own music-focused gaming app for the iPhone. Part cartoon video game, part music video, and part music/video player, “Brooklyn to Babylon:. Continue reading
60 Million Americans Listen To Internet Radio
According to a Bridge Ratings study of internet radio listeners, 60 million Americans listen to net radio during an average week. 84% of those regularly listen to online simulcasts of. Continue reading
“The hard part is getting heard.”
"Art, fashion, live performance are the things that help us connect now. We think if people hear the music and what we have to say, then we can start a. Continue reading
Indie Label Exit Stencil Goes Free For February
Wonderfully named indie label Exit Stencil is giving it all away during Free February. Almost all of their 20 release catalog will be available for free digital download. No gimmicks,. Continue reading
5 Tips For Success Social Meda Success
5 Expert Share Social Media Tips For Indie Musicians Via the LA Times: 1. Be real. "It can't just be about commerce. People want to connect with you and get. Continue reading
More New Music Industry News: Spotify Adds France, iTunes & The iPad, Cameo Carlson & More
I'm in LA today for the New Music Seminar and hope to see many of you there. Please stop me at least to say hello. And don't miss the piece. Continue reading
MySpace’s Owen Van Natta Talks About iLike And His 8 Months As CEO
It's easy to dump on MySpace. After all, Facebook and Twitter are experiencing rapid growth and getting the headlines. But I met Owen Van Natta at MidemNet. I also got. Continue reading
Live Nation Pays $6.5 Million In Post Merger Bonuses
It remains to be seen if the merger of Live Nation and Ticketmaster will be good for the fans, but there is little question that its wasn't too painful for. Continue reading
ReverbNation Gets A Makeover
ReverbNation has become the marketing hub of choice for many indie artists, but it often didn't look and feel like the cutting edge service it was striving to be. But. Continue reading
