As interest begins to grow among private investors, it looks as though music funding will be the next aspect of the music industry to experience disruption, as cash-strapped artists are forced to seek an alternative to labels. _________________________ Guest post by Antony Bruno of Royalty Exchange Contrary to popular belief,…
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AM BRIEF: Sprint Invest In Tidal • Net Neutrality Foe To Head FCC • PIAS Acquires Inertia • More
Monday 1.23.17 Music Business News From Around The Web Just in case you needed something else to worry about, net neutrality is in serious danger as the Trump administration enters office. Updated continuously under our More News tab
This Week In Music Commentary
Music commentators voiced their opinion this week on whether $9.99 streaming subscriptions have hit a saturation point, penned an open letter to congress, and discussed the gear and tech they need to function. Have $9.99 Streaming Subscriptions Reached A Saturation Point? [MARK MULLIGAN] MusicFirst Coalition Pens Open Letter to Congress…
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. and Indie Music
This week we share knowledge with independent artists on how they can use SoundCloud to drive music sales, the types of Spotify playlist that might feature their song, how thinking like a DJ can help you become a better producer, and more. How To Use Soundcloud To Drive iTunes Sales…
Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: McCartney’s Lawsuit • Jennifer Holliday Cancels Performance • YouTube Converting • More
This week on MusicThinkTank, we examined McCartney’s Sony/ATV Lawsuit, how music can improve anxiety disorders, YouTube converting done right, and more. Wallace Collins | McCartney’s Sony/ATV Lawsuit Don BR | UPDATE: Jennifer Holliday Cancels Performance Trump Inauguration, Emma Sturgis | 4 Ways Music Is Used To Soothe And Improve Anxiety…
REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review
In this look back through the past seven days of music industry goings-on, we revisit how music consumption habits changed in the past year, why Kanye wasn’t permitted to play at inaugural events, the new streaming playlist music economy, and much more. How U.S. Music Consumption Changed 2016 vs. 2015…
TOP POSTS: This Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot
The most popular posts on Hypebot this week included a look at the new payout rates offered by Spotify, Apple, and YouTube, tips on surviving the music industry in 2017, how streaming is beating radio for the first time, and more. New Payout Rates Shared For Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube…
Billboard #1 + A Golden Globe Shoutout = A Big Week For Migos
Already an established household name in the Atlanta hip-hop scene, we look at how a series of successes plus a shout out from Donald Glover at the Golden Globe Awards is helping to push the group Migos to the top. __________________________ Guest post by Emily Blake of Next Big Sound…
FRI. BRIEF: $30M Music Messenger App Returns • Jones vs Jackson Lawsuit Proceeds • Trump vs Nat’l Arts Endowment • More
Friday 1.20.16 Music Business News From Around The Web Does the Music Messenger logo (left) represent $30 million just flying away? Updated continuously under our More News tab
Musicians Sues Distributor E1 Direct Deal With SiriusXM
In a piece of legal news with wide implications for the music business, indie string trio Time for Three and S’More Entertainment have filed a class action lawsuit against Entertainment One regarding the music and entertainment distributor’s their direct deal with SiriusXM. _____________________________ Guest post by Chris Castle of Music…