Thursday 1.19.16 Music Business News From Around The Web I guess, why not? But Apple Music adding CBS Sports feels more like a strange distraction than a smart add-on. Updated continuously under our More News tab
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New Payout Rates Shared For Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube
Given the controversy around streaming rates, it’s important to have some idea of what these numbers actually are. Here David Lowery shares his per stream rates across various platforms and see how the numbers shifted in 2016. _____________________ Guest post from David Lowery of Cracker and The Trichordist The last…
WED. BRIEF: Facebook: Premium Live, $3B For VR • Amazon Absorbs Ghost Tunes • More
Wednesday 1.18.17 Music Business News From Around The Web Facebook is still committed to video, but its strategies are – as usual – confusing and shifting rapidly. Updated continuously under our More News tab
Thinking Like A DJ Can Make Studio Mixes Better
As making music has gradually grown to become not just about creation but also about interaction, the line between DJing and Producing has become increasingly blurred, and finding success now often requires that an producer move beyond the confines of a studio and engage with an audience. __________________________________ Guest Post…
AM BRIEF: Is Sony For Sale? • Is Payola Back? • Octosense VR Does Rihanna • More
Tuesday 1.17.17 Music Business News From Around The Web The battle for the future of Sony could get interesting, but the the big story to watch this year is how virtual reality will change live music. Updated continuously under our More News tab
MUST READ: Well-Being In The Music Industry
In this follow-up to David Emery’s must read post How To Survive The Music Industry In 2017. MD and music industry veteran Darren Hemmings looks at the impact that a life in the music business can have on a person’s mental health; and why music companies must do more about…
How Musicians Can Benefit From Creating Mobile Apps
Encouraging industry creatives to embrace change and adapt to new technologies, Andrew Gazdecki here outlines several different ways in which mobile apps are changing things, and how artists can benefit from them. _________________________ Guest Post by Andrew Gazdecki The music industry was transformed when the internet brought everyone online, and…
MON. BRIEF: Sony Ent CEO Exits For Snapchat • $1.45M Helps Twickets Go Global • SiriusXM Pandora Bid Possible • More
Monday 1.16.17 Music Business News From Around The Web The exit of Sony Entertainment CEO Lynton is certain to set off a battle for control of the music division. Updated continuously under our More News tab
This Week In Music Commentary
This week, commentators from the music industry discussed why artists shouldn’t make getting signed their goal, what it’s like to be a ‘hired gun’ in the music industry, and the concept of a digital tip jar. Why Getting Signed To A Label Shouldn’t Be Your Goal Rudy Sarzo On Being…
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y & Indie Music
In our tips and advice section this week, we give independent and DIY artists sage council on they can survive the music industry in 2017, the many different ways of accepting payment for merch and music, the definitive method for releasing and album, and much more. How To Survive The…