VEVO By The (Big) Numbers
click on image to enlarge Since its launch just 8 months ago VEVO, the online music video partnership between the major labels (and WMG) and Google's YouTube has shown. Continue reading
NuMuBu: We “Empower” Indie Musicans & Stuff
If nothing else, NuMuBu, self-described as “The Music Industry Network,” certainly has some very ambitious goals going for it and, in theory at least, has orchestrated a semi-elaborate system to. Continue reading
Raising Kindie: The Golden Age Of Kids’ Music
At a time when the record and music industries are fraught with declining record and ticket sales, kindie music, described by John Campanelli as “children's tunes by independent artists with. Continue reading
A Video Reminder Of Why I Miss Record Stores
I used to love independent record stores. Still do. There just aren't any in my adopted home of Roanoke, Virginia. Sure there are more great ways than ever to discover. Continue reading
More Music Industry News: RIAA Snaps Back, DMCA Rulings Explained, Peas Sell 6M Singles, Free Google Music & More
RIAA disputes claims it has spent millions to collect less than $300K in court settlements and fines. (RIAA) Breaking Down the 2009 DMCA Rulemaking, Part 1: Victory for Vidders.. Continue reading
REWIND: The Music Industry’s Week In Review
The Hypebot Hit Song Contest: Enter Now. Music piracy and the end of culture. Topspin Media now sells tickets. SocialMention: like Google Alerts, for social media. ReverbNation and Ernie Ball. Continue reading
Spotify Restarts U.S. Label Negotiations, Or Not…
(UPDATED) For almost two years, Spotify has been trying to launch in the US, having hoped to go live back in 2009. Sources now report that their licensing negotiations with. Continue reading
RIAA Fails To Freeze LimeWire Assets
Back in June, the 13 record companies sought to freeze assets of LimeWire, "accusing its founder of fraudulently trying to evade hundreds of millions of dollars in damages over copyright. Continue reading
Bandwidth Conference Adds On Additional Speakers
The Bandwidth Music | Technology Conference, a gathering that explores the evolving musical experience — how people discover, purchase, interact with, and are exposed to new music — with a. Continue reading