Thursday 10.5.16 Music Business News From Around The Web We wondered what former Topspin and Twitter exec Bob Moczydlowsky’s next move would be. Now we know: Techstars’ new music accelerator funded by powerful partners. Updated continuously under our More News tab
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WED. BRIEF: Shazam Revenues Dip • Live Nation Booking Fee Lawsuit • Spotify + Google Home • More
Wednesday 10.5.16 Music Business News From Around The Web While there were a few musical crumbs during yesterday’s Google event, the contrast with Apple was surprising. Updated continuously under our More News tab
YouTube Misses Point With Lyor Cohen Hire [Bobby Owsinski]
In the wake of it’s failure to pay what many executives and artists consider sufficient royalties, YouTube is attempting to appease labels with its hire of music business insider Lyor Cohen which, according to Bobby Owsinski, may do more harm than good. _________________________ Guest post by Bobby Owsinski of Music…
TUE. BRIEF: #VR Fans ♥ Concerts, Says Study • Azoff, Lyor And YouTube, Oh My! • Cox Wants Round Hill To Pay • More
TUESDAY 10.4.16 Music Business News From Around The Web Will live music have a Napster moment or get smart and embrace the format now? Updated continuously under our More News tab
AM BRIEF: #VR Fans ♥ Concerts, Says Study • Azoff, Lyor And YouTube • Cox Wants Round Hill Music To Pay • More
TUESDAY 10.4.16 Music Business News From Around The Web Will live music have a Napster moment or get smart and embrace the format now? Updated continuously under our More News tab
Apple’s Billion Stream Posturing With Biggest Pawn In Streaming War
Apple was thrilled to announce that the latest album from so-called streaming pawn Drake, ‘Views From The 6’ had surpassed a billion streams. Good news for Apple surely, but is the new streaming economy allowing artists like Drake to coast with little effort, while lesser-known talent struggles for exposure? _________________________…
Spotify Potentially Buying Soundcloud, But Who Benefits?
As Spotify heads toward and IPO, and Soundcloud continues to try and sell itself, an acquisition seems imminent, although the question remains as to who exactly would benefit from such a union. ____________________________ Guest Post by Mark Mulligan on his Music Industry Blog The Financial Times has reported that Spotify…
Last Week In Music Commentary
This week in commentary we heard from experts on what YouTube has in common with whore houses and meth labs, looked at whether or not music supervisors are killing songwriting, and the magic that is music on the cloud. What Whore Houses, Meth Labs And YouTube Have In Common [Op-ed…
Setting Positive And Realistic Music Career Goals
While setting goals is important when it comes to progressing with your music career, it’s important to do so in a way that is achievable, and that gives you a clear idea of how said goals will be reached. ___________________ Guest Post by Rachel Bresnahan on the SonicBids Blog We’ve…
MON. BRIEF: Labels Silent on Lyor • ScoreBig Lawsuit • Sony Renews Tencent, Closes ATV Deals • More
MONDAY 10.3.16 Music Business News From Around The Web YouTube needs music and music needs YouTube, but does anyone need Lyor in the middle? Updated continuously under our More News tab