While the FCC’s Ajit Pai has been working hard to ignore the public outcry against the death of net neutrality, he’s also been busy actively gutting media consolidation and ownership regulations solely, says Karl Bode of Techdirt, for the benefit of Sinclair broadcasting. _____________________________ By Karl Bode of Techdirt FCC…
Category archives: Major Labels
Nashville Publicist Kirt Webster Steps Down Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations, Major Stars Exit Firm
As we’ve written before, the music industry clearly has its own "Weinstein Problem." But as sexual abuse allegations spread throughout the music and entertainment industries, some believed that Nashville, with its family friendly and often Christian underpinnings, would be largely spared. That theory was shredded this week as multiple serious…
Musicians Dominate Top Earning Dead Celebrities List
Forbes’ annual list of the estimated annual earnings of dead celebrities is out, and musicians dominate the rankings. Michael Jackson holds the top spot for the 5th year in a row with earnings last year of $75 million, including from a new greatest hits album, the Las Vegas Cirque du…
Southwest Airlines Hopes To Become A Music Tastemaker
A company with a history of trying to inject fun into travel, Southwest airlines has recently been attempting to build on its brand through the power of music. This has taken the form of pop-up concerts which, while certainly fun in theory, have not been met with universal appreciation ______________________…
Chris Brown Takes "Shit At A Wall" Approach, Releases 45 Track "Heartbreak on a Full Moon" To Game The Charts
Chris Brown has just released "Heartbreak on a Full Moon," a 45 track, 2 hour and 38 minute recording that includes him whining about bottle service. It’s hard to imagine that even the most diehard fans want that much new Chris Brown. But there is a method behind his latest…
WMG Relaunches Asylum Records In U.S.
Warner Music Group is relaunching its iconic Asylum Records label in the U.S. The new incarnation will be helmed by Kenny Weagly and Dante Ross. ___________________________________________________ Warner Music Group has relaunched its iconic Asylum Records in the U.S. It will be helmed by long-time WMG executive Kenny Weagly as President…
Universal Music, WITHIN Partner For Music-Focused Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality
The scramble to combine music with augmented and virtual reality is accelerating with a new deal between top music group Universal and tech company Within. The startup has raised $56.6 million from top investors Laurene Powell Jobs’ Emerson Collective, 21st Century Fox, Andreessen Horowitz and Raine Ventures. __________________________________________ Virtual reality…
8 Situations When You Might Need A Record Label
While much is made of operating as an independent, do-it-yourself artist in the modern music economy having a label at your back can, in certain scenarios, be highly advantageous. Here we look at eight situations in which having the backing of a label works in your favor. _______________________________ Guest post…
Warner Music Responds To Songkick Concert Listing Concerns: ‘We’re still here for you"
After Songkick announced that it was shutting down its concert ticket sales division, many musicians and music marketers became concerned that Songkick’s popular concert app and artist focused Tourbox service was on the way out, as well. _____________________________________ "We’re not going anywhere!," the Songkick concert listing team wrote yesterday in…
Latin American Music Awards 2017: Full List Of Winners
At Telemundo’s third annual Latin American Music Awards last night, boy band CNCO and heartthrob Prince Royce each earned four wins, while Enrique Iglesias took home three trophy’s at the fan driven awards. The Latin American Music Awards 2017 full list of winners: Latin American Music Awards 2017 Winners New…