In the music industry today video is king, but many artists shy away from creating music videos, fearing that they won’t appear "professional" enough. So what does professional mean, and how can an artist guarantee that their DIY video looks that way? ___________________________ In this latest article from MusicThinkTank, the…
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Universal Group Names MixRadio, WMG Exec Jonathan Dworkin As SVP Digital Strategy
[UPDATED] UMG is ramping up its digital efforts, adding execs from both tech and music. Last fall, it named DigSin and DigMark founder Jay Frank as SVP Global Streaming Marketing. Now, MixRadio’s Jonathan Dworkin has joined the team. ____________________________________ Universal Music Group, has named veteran digital executive Jonathan Dworkin as…
TUE. BRIEFING: Songkick Suffers Ticketmaster Lawsuit Setback • Flo Music Launches • Other Music To Close • More
Tuesday 5.10.2016 Music Business News From Around The Web If Songkick loses its Ticketmaster lawsuit, it will be a major setback for D2F fan ticketing and alternative income for musicians. Updated continuously under our More News tab. Related articles Songkick, CrowdSurge Merge, Raising $16 Million For Direct To Fan Ticketing…
Full List Of CMT Music Awards Nominees 2016
CMT has named the 2016 CMT Music Awards nominees, with newcomers Cam and Chris Stapleton leading the field with three nods each. The CMTs are fan selected and voting begins today at CMT.com. The awards show will be broadcast live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on June 8th. In the coming…
Evolution Of A Digital Broadcasting Giant: Pandora
Here we take a look at the state of internet radio giant Pandora, it’s recent history of purchases and payouts, and why its continued sustainability has recently come into question. _____________________________ Guest Post by Shereen Cheong from from Berklee’s Music Business Journal Of late, the sustainability of streaming giant Pandora…
David Lowery Shares Proof Of Flawed NMPA, HFA, Spotify Settlement
David Lowery shares a check and statement sent from Harry Fox, and explains why it represents deep-rooted flaws within the recent settlement between the Harry Fox Administration, the National Music Publishers Association and Spotify. __________________________________ By David Lowery from the Trichordist You’re kidding me right? What is this for? No…
For All The Country, EDM And Hip Hop Hype, Rock Still Reigns Surpreme, Says Nielsen Study
A new year end report from Nielsen offers some interesting data regarding music consumer’s listening habits, some of which run contrary to common perceptions about the popularity of various genres. _______________________________ Guest Post by Bobby Owsinski on Music 3.0 If you were to listen to a week of nothing but…
Nugs.net: Getting Fans To Put Down Their Phones – Q&A with founder Brad Serling [INTERVIEW]
In this interview, Brad Serling discusses his company, nugs.net, which seeks to create quality footage of live concerts, in hopes that fan’s ability to access this footage will remove their perceived need to record every moment of a show on their phones. _____________________________ Guest Post by Brian Mansfield on Shore…
Radiohead Streams "A Moon Shaped Pool" On Apple Music And Tidal, But Shuns Spotify
We thought that digital detente had been reached when the first two singles for Radiohead’s new album "A Moon Shaped Pool" appeared on Spotify. But apparently, Thom Yorke is just a tease. ___________________________________ Over the weekend, Radiohead self-released it’s new album, "A Moon Shaped Pool." making it available for sale…
Irving Azoff Pens An Open Letter To YouTube: "The root of the problem here is you."
When you manage Christina Aguilera, the Eagles, Van Halen, Steely Dan, Maroon 5, Bon Jovi and more, what you say carries weight. So while his disagreements with YouTube are not new, Iriving Azoff’s just-penned open letter castigating YouTube in response their recent blog post is making waves. Dear YouTube, Your…