Sony Music Inks Strategic Investment In Podcast Producer Neon Hum

According to the Hollywood Reporter, Sony Music Entertainment has made what it termed a “strategic investment” in Neon Hum, which is a podcast production company. Sony made the deal, it is said, in the hope of bolstering its lineup of non-m…

How to Protect Yourself From the Copyright Trolls — Our Latest Podcast

“Certainly, we’re in the age of copyright trolling.” James Sammataro, partner at Pryor Cashman, is one of the top music industry attorneys. And like many music biz barristers, he’s witnessing an alarming swell in copyright infri…

Stop Chasing Playlists and Start Building a Music Career — Our Latest Podcast

Warning: Spotify playlists may be damaging to your career. Ari Herstand explains why. What?  You’re not subscribed to the Digital Music News Podcast?  We’re available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, and pretty much everywhere else.  Or, simp…

Spotify is banking on the idea that you want it to recommend podcasts… just like it recommends new music

“We know that discovery is one of the core benefits that we provide to people.”
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Spotify teams with Procter & Gamble on exclusive podcast featuring John Legend & Pusha T

Harmonize series explores the impact of racial bias in the US and how music has served as a catalyst for change
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Sony Music podcast company inks original content JV with Adam McKay’s Hyperobject Industries

Programming from Academy Award-winning Writer/Director/Producer to be made available across a variety of platforms
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Meet the Music Nerds Behind the World’s Largest Guitar Pedalboard — Our Latest Podcast

Yes, there’s a Guinness World Record for the largest guitar effects pedalboard ever constructed.  These are the guys that put it together. What?  You’re not subscribed to the Digital Music News Podcast?  We’re available on iTunes, Spotify, Google…