Thursday 5.12.2016 Music Business News From Around The Web Ticketmaster’s first round victory vs Songkick is a real blow to the direct to fan movement. Updated continuously under our More News tab.
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Pay It Forward: Jim Lewi On The Legacy Of Paradigm’s Chip Hooper
[UPDATED] Music industry veteran Jim Lewi remembers Chip Hooper, music industry agent of artists such as Phish and the Dave Matthews Band, as well as head of the Paradigm Talent Agency and noted landscape photographer. ______________________ By Jim Lewi of Live Works News “Pay if forward.” That’s what Paradigm’s Lynn…
How To Record In A Grain Silo
In this piece, solo piano recording artist Bean Friend takes on a journey through the complex process of writing and recording an album within an abandoned grain silo, and the unique challenges and opportunities presented through the use of such a specific space. ____________________________ Guest Post by Bean Friend on…
Apple Music Set To Receive A Facelift
Although the service has certainly been picking up users, Apple Music has received some complaints about its less-than-stellar interface. It looks like this is about to change, however, with Apple set to give its streaming service a much needed facelift, in hopes of catching up with Spotify. ____________________________ Guest Post…
Has Record Store Day Peaked?
Record Store Day has been massive success over the past few years, with 2016 being no exception. There is some concern within the industry, however, that this particular commercial phenomenon may have peaked. __________________________________________ By Bobby Owsinski on Music 3.0 Since 2008, Record Store Day every April has been a…
TUE. BRIEFING: Songkick Suffers Ticketmaster Lawsuit Setback • Flo Music Launches • Other Music To Close • More
Tuesday 5.10.2016 Music Business News From Around The Web If Songkick loses its Ticketmaster lawsuit, it will be a major setback for D2F fan ticketing and alternative income for musicians. Updated continuously under our More News tab. Related articles Songkick, CrowdSurge Merge, Raising $16 Million For Direct To Fan Ticketing…
Evolution Of A Digital Broadcasting Giant: Pandora
Here we take a look at the state of internet radio giant Pandora, it’s recent history of purchases and payouts, and why its continued sustainability has recently come into question. _____________________________ Guest Post by Shereen Cheong from from Berklee’s Music Business Journal Of late, the sustainability of streaming giant Pandora…
For All The Country, EDM And Hip Hop Hype, Rock Still Reigns Surpreme, Says Nielsen Study
A new year end report from Nielsen offers some interesting data regarding music consumer’s listening habits, some of which run contrary to common perceptions about the popularity of various genres. _______________________________ Guest Post by Bobby Owsinski on Music 3.0 If you were to listen to a week of nothing but…
MON. BRIEFING: Radiohead Snubs Spotify • Drake: 1M Albums In 5 Days • Apple Music Demotes Social • More
MONDAY 5.9.2016 Music Business News From Around The Web Radiohead and Drake enacted very different release strategies. The common denominator? We’re talking about both. Updated continuously under our More News tab. Related articles 7 Major Artists You Won’t Find On Spotify Or Any Music Streaming Service Last Week’s Most Read…
This Week In Music Commentary
This week, we hear industry commentary on how music could be utilized to improve the atmosphere of hospitals, how live music should protect itself from disruption, and what’s next for gender equality in the industry. Using Music To Re-Architect Hospitals [George Howard] How Live Music Can Save Itself From Disruption…