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REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review
In this weekend’s look back on the music industry news, we revisit AmpMe’s funding triumphs, what are predicted to be this summer’s biggest hits, and the massive success of Spotify’s Discover Weekly playlists. AmpMe Raises $8 Million, Adds YouTube Integration Universal Music Acquires Fame House From SFX For $1 Million…
Pirate Radio Stations Are Making A Comeback
Although many may have assumed that pirate radio’s best days were behind it, a recent report from the Associated Press shows that these renegade terrestrial broadcasters are on the rise once again. ______________________________ Guest Post by Bobby Owsinski on Music 3.0 Once upon a time pirate radio stations were big…
SuperPhone Allows Artists To Own Their Audience, Communicate With Them Directly
While services like iTunes, Spotify, and Facebook often make it difficult for artists to easily communicate with fans, SuperPhone provides artists with a way to directly message large groups of their fans outside of complex and crowded social channels. ____________________________ Guest Post from PledgeMusic News Since it’s our primary passion…
Liv Buli’s Weekend Reading List: Snapchat Makes It Rain, Spotify Turns 10, And The Album Drop As You Know It Is Gone
Liv Buli has the unique title of Data Journalist at Pandora owned analytics provider Next Big Sound. With one eye on the data and the other on the cultural zeitgeist, she often uncovers what matters most before the rest of us. So, we’re proud and happy that she’s agreed to…
FRI. BRIEFING: Bieber, Skrillex Sued Over "Sorry" • UK Pop Crash • AmpMe Raises $8M • Twitter Adds Spotify Cards • More
Friday 5.27.16 Music Business News From Around The Web AmpMe Raises $8M: Money is still flowing into music tech, IF they don’t need to license music. Updated continuously under our More News
Sony Attempts To Charge ‘Administrative Fee’ For Fair Use
Recently, the Hudson Valley Bluegrass Association had its lecture videos taken down owing to their inclusion of brief clips of bluegrass music. Although the use of the music was clearly fair use, Sony initially demanded a fee for the use of the recordings, raising some alarming questions regarding copyfraud and…
Nightclub Racks Up Large Losses, Wants Out of SFX Deal
Following the failure of SFX to meet a large number of profit benchmarks, a Florida company known as Amnesia is looking for a way out of their contract with the company, and exit complicated by SFX’s state of bankruptcy. __________________________ Guest Post by Dave Brooks on Amplify A Florida company…
Twitter Won’t Count Photos, Links In Character Limit
In a recent bit of good news for artists using the popular social network, Twitter recently announced that it will no longer be counting photos or links in its fabled 140 character count, meaning artists will have an easier time using Twitter for promo. _______________________________ Guest Post by Bobby Owsinski…
THU. BRIEFING: SFX Shareholders Prep For Day In Court • Snapchat Raised $1.8B • Music Marketing Trends • More
Thursday 5.26.16 Music Business News From Around The Web The messy SFX bankruptcy could get much messier if shareholders can prove CEO and Board malfeasance. Updated continuously under our More News