It was only a matter of time before TV talent competitions joined forces with streaming music. That’s the premise behind the open talent competition "The Stream," and Spotify along with all 3 major labels have signed on. ___________________________________ Billed as a next-generation music talent competition, The Stream will use plays…
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Spotify, Netflix Tip-Toeing Into One Another’s Territory
Here we look at Spotify’s toe dip into the world of original video content, just as Netflix simultaneously releases music-centric material, while both companies face obstacles to steady growth and profitability. _____________________________ Guest post by Cherie Hu If you didn’t notice Spotify trying to be Netflix NFLX -0.28% last week,…
Disgraced Boy Band Hit Maker Lou Pearlman Dies In Prison
Former boy band manager Lou Pearlman has died in price at the age of 62. The svengali behind *NSYNC and the Backstreet Boys has been serving a 25 year federal prison sentence for swindling investors out of more than $300 million. _________________________________ Lou Pearlman, the disgraced star-maker behind 1990s boy…
Samsung To Shutter Milk Music "To Invest In A Partner Model"
Samsung’s US based streaming service Milk Music is shutting down. Despite denials earlier this year, the closing is no surprise to observers who saw low adoption and a decided lack of attention from Samsung. But the closure still signals that more consolidation in the streaming sector seems likely. _____________________________________ Samsung…
MON. BRIEF: Samsung Closes Milk • BBC BMG Deal • ‘The Stream’ On Spotify • Frank Ocean • More
MONDAY 8.22.16 Music Business News From Around The Web It’s no surprise, but Samsung’s Milk closure points to more consolidation ahead in the overcrowded streaming sector. Updated continuously under our More News tab
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y And Indie Music
In this week’s deluge of tips and good advice, we offer suggestions on using fan feedback to make better music, how songwriters can avail themselves of Instagram’s new story feature, how artists can use radio and music blogs to promote their tours and much more. 15 Reality Checks Young Musicians…
This Week In Music Commentary
The week’s music commentators double down on the Department of Justice’s no good verdict, explain why it is you may not actually need a publicist, and warn Apple not to drop the audio jack from future devices. DOJ, Google Want 100% Licensing? Let Them Have It [DAVID LOWERY] Why You…
Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Talent And Success • Staying Inspired • Musical Inventions • More
This week on MusicThinkTank, we looked at the difference between talent and success, how to work a 9-5 but still be an inspired musician, musical inventions of the 21st century, and more Anthony Cerullo | The Difference Between Talent And Success In Music Rachel Bresnahan | How To Work A…
TOP POSTS: This Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot
In some of Hypebot’s most frequently read articles this week, we examined how, in the case of Ed Sheeran, inspiration can lead to lawsuit, Live Nation’s introduction of expedited event entry, how artists can promote their music without actually explicitly talking about it, and more! Old Music Is Outselling New…
REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review
Frank Ocean’s visual album is finally drops on Apple Music, streaming proves to be a bigger part of industry revenue than previously thought, The Biebs cranks up the heat on his war with fans, plus much more as we cycle back through a full week of industry news. Apple Music…