Premium live music video streaming network LiveXLive Media has entered into a merger agreement to acquire SNAP Interactive, a provider of live video social networking and interactive dating applications. ____________________________________ Today’s acquisition of SNAP interactive by LiveXLive will allow the live music video streaming platform to add group video chat…
Category archives: Apps & Mobile
Ahead Of Today’s iPhone 8 Announcement, Apple Music Finally Gains Traction With iOS Users
We’ll be covering today’s iPhone 8 announcement live on Twitter, in part because there are several interesting music related announcement rumors that we’re hearing about Apple Music and iTunes. Whatever is revealed, it’s clear that Apple’s music streamer is finally gaining traction with its core audience. _________________________________________ By analyst Russ…
YouTube Red Gives Offline Listening An Upgrade
A new YouTube Red feature gives users greater control of the content they wish to access on the platform, including allowing them to save video and more for offline access, which is good news for both consumers as well as artists and labels. ___________________________ Guest post from The Daily Rind…
Crowdcasting App Helps Fill Your Gigs, But Not With Fans
Given that attendance is so often a concern for artists, it should come as no surprise that a new app has been developed which provides a ‘crowd for hire’ and although such tactics will help fill a room, it’s a pricey way to go, and those in attendance won’t be…
Crowdcasting App Helps Fill Your Gigs, But Not With Fans. Is This A New Kind Of Pay To Play?
Given that attendance is so often a concern for artists, it should come as no surprise that a new app has been developed which provides a ‘crowd for hire’ and although such tactics will help fill a room, it’s a pricey way to go, and those in attendance won’t be…
Free and Simple Invoice Generator For Bands, Musicians
For artists, the administrative component of their work can often be a frustrating and time consuming bother. This aspect of the job is nonetheless important however. Here we look at an invoice generating app designed to assist artists with the more white collar portion of their work. ___________________________ In this…
12 Must-Have Apps For DIY Artists And Bands
Establishing yourself in the music industry is a challenging task, but luckily there are a variety of apps out there that can make the task that much easier for DIY artists. Here several successful self-made artists share a few of their favorites. ______________________________ Guest post by Carson Yarbrough of Wysidio…
10 Minute Silent Song Is A Hit On iTunes Because It Solves A Very Annoying Problem
A 10 minute silent song is in the Top 30 on iTunes. Not just a gimmick, the 99 cent track solves a very common annoyance that anyone that has ever used Apple’s iTunes in their car has experienced every time they plug in to hear music. hey I released a…
Spinfire Brings Pay To Play To The DJ Booth
Pay to play – venues charging musicians for the "privilege" of performing live or radio stations charging for on air plays – has long been shunned by most in the new music industry. But thanks to the new app Spinfire, pay to play has found its way into the DJ…
Instagram Adds "Go LIVE With A Friend" And It’s Perfect For Direct Artist To Fan Engagement
Instagram has added the ability to add a guest to a live stream; and it provides the perfect free platform for direct artist to fan engagement. "Go LIVE With A Friend" launches today for some and will rollout globally to all Instagram users in the coming months. ________________________________________ Instagram had…