Music website platform Bandzoogle has added crowdfunding to its commission-free sales toolkit. The move comes just weeks after crowdfunder PledgeMusic left musicians owed hundreds of thousands of dollars already paid by fans and many more without a platform to crowdfund their next project. Now in its 15 year, Bandzoogle powers…
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Spotify Stations Free App Has Launched In US
Spotify’s like lean-back listening Stations app is now available in the U.S. for iOS and Android devices. The app had previously been tested only in Australia. Spotify Stations offers a minimalist approach that most closely mimics Pandora and broadcast radio. Free users get the occasional ad, while Spotify premium subscribers…
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Goodbye iTunes: Apple Adds Music, TV, Podcast Apps For Mac
UPDATE: Apple is phasing out its aging iTunes software and launching standalone versions of its Music, Podcasts and TV apps for Mac users in the next macOS update. The new music app will be built on iTunes, but deliver faster service than the bloated current all-purpose iTunes app. “Customers love…
Live Nation’s Women Nation Fund Announces Funding For 3 Female-Led Live Music Startups
Live Nation has announced its first round of Women Nation Funding for three female-led music businesses. They are Tina Farris Tours, Conscious City Guide, and Kingdom of Mind. Launched in May 2018, the fund is an early-stage investment fund designed to provide resources and capital for women in the live…
Live Nation’s Women Nation Fund Announces Funding For 3 Female-Led Live Music Startups
Live Nation has announced its first round of Women Nation Funding for three female-led music businesses. They are Tina Farris Tours, Conscious City Guide, and Kingdom of Mind. Launched in May 2018, the fund is an early-stage investment fund designed to provide resources and capital for women in the live…
It’s The 20th Anniversary Of Napster
20 years ago this week, Napster was born in Sean Fanning’s Northeastern University dorm room. Whatever side of the debate you’re on, one can’t deny that Napster changed the music industry forever. Among so many other things, Napster forced record labels to un-bundle the album in iTunes, which fittingly is…
Austin Daboh Exits Spotify, Rumors Point To Apple Move
Austin Daboh, Head of Music Culture & Editorial at Spotify UK, has reportedly resigned. He joined Spotify in 2016 as Senior Editor, Shows & Editorial, from the music team at BBC Radio 1Xtra, and was promoted by the streamer last year. During his time at Spotify, Daboh launched and developed…
Soundfly Offers Online Music Courses With A Human Touch [Music Biz Weekly Podcast]
Jeremy Young of Soundfly is a d.i.y. music business guru who has toured three continents and loves giving advice to emerging artists. He joins Michael and Jay on the Music Biz Weekly Podcast to share how on Soundfly, you can explore an article about how your favorite artist achieved their…
Ariel Hyatt Unveils ‘Fan 1st’ eBook, New Podcast
Cyber PR chief Ariel Hyatt has long been a teacher of and advocate for developing artists. Never one to rest on her laurels, the d.i.y. music guru has released ‘Fan 1st,’ the latest in her series of ebooks, as well as, relaunched her informative podcast. Ariel’ Hyatt’s newest ebook ‘Fan…