It seems more and more music consumers are eschewing algorithm driven playlists in favor of good old fashioned human curation, a trend which is having promising outcomes for both up-and-coming artists and music fans. _______________________ Guest post by Scott Keeney aka DK Skee, founder of Dash Radio Digital music services…
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Spotify, Netflix Tip-Toeing Into One Another’s Territory
Here we look at Spotify’s toe dip into the world of original video content, just as Netflix simultaneously releases music-centric material, while both companies face obstacles to steady growth and profitability. _____________________________ Guest post by Cherie Hu If you didn’t notice Spotify trying to be Netflix NFLX -0.28% last week,…
MON. BRIEF: Samsung Closes Milk • BBC BMG Deal • ‘The Stream’ On Spotify • Frank Ocean • More
MONDAY 8.22.16 Music Business News From Around The Web It’s no surprise, but Samsung’s Milk closure points to more consolidation ahead in the overcrowded streaming sector. Updated continuously under our More News tab
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y And Indie Music
In this week’s deluge of tips and good advice, we offer suggestions on using fan feedback to make better music, how songwriters can avail themselves of Instagram’s new story feature, how artists can use radio and music blogs to promote their tours and much more. 15 Reality Checks Young Musicians…
Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Talent And Success • Staying Inspired • Musical Inventions • More
This week on MusicThinkTank, we looked at the difference between talent and success, how to work a 9-5 but still be an inspired musician, musical inventions of the 21st century, and more Anthony Cerullo | The Difference Between Talent And Success In Music Rachel Bresnahan | How To Work A…
REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review
Frank Ocean’s visual album is finally drops on Apple Music, streaming proves to be a bigger part of industry revenue than previously thought, The Biebs cranks up the heat on his war with fans, plus much more as we cycle back through a full week of industry news. Apple Music…
ASCAP , BMI And The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad DOJ Decision That’s Creating Chaos In The Music Industry
In this article, Stephen Carlisle dives back into the controversial decision handed down by the Department of Justice, breaking it down piece by piece and looking both at why the decision is harmful to the industry, and a violates due process. ______________________________ Guest Post by Stephen Carlisle on Nova Southeastern…
UK Vinyl Buyers Different From Those In The US
Although vinyl’s new popularity boom spans overseas to the UK, the demographic of vinyl consumers there is significantly different, with UK listeners averaging much older than those in the US, although there listening habits are fairly similar. ____________________________ Guest Post by Bobby Owsinski on Music 3.0 Although vinyl doesn’t contribute…
FRI. BRIEF: Apple Nabs Frank Ocean Visual Album • Kayne Opens 21 Pop-ups • iHeartRadio Hits 90M • Wyhd • More
FRIDAY 8.19.16 Music Business News From Around The Web Apple notches yet another, if long expected, major exclusive, but only a fraction of its potential audience can hear it. Updated continuously under our More News tab
Infringement Or Fair Use: Knowing The Difference
Copyright is complicated, particularly in the music industry. With the recent rash of lawsuits which has been cropping up of late, we’re taking a minute to breakdown the difference between fair use and infringement, with the hope of avoiding the later. _________________________ Guest post by Jessica Kane Copyright law in…