Category archives: Music industry

XITE, Music Video Streaming App, Makes US Debut

A free app already popular on the international scene, XCITE has officially been rolled out in the US, and may be the first streaming service solely dedicated to music videos. ________________________________ Guest post by James Shotwell of Haulix Finally, a streaming service solely focused on music videos has debuted in…

Multiple Sex Abuse Scandals Rock the Korean Music Industry

In just one week, rampant celebrity sex scandals have managed to destabilize the Korean music industry. Successful K-Pop singer Seungri has been labeled the ‘Great Gatsby’ of Korea thanks to his excessively rich and luxurious lifestyle. Yet, the Korean…

After 44 Years, Warner Bros. Records Exits Historic ‘Ski Lodge’ HQ

Warner Bros. Records has left its former ‘ski lodge’ home after 44 years. Yesterday, Warner Bros. Records bid farewell to its former home at 3300 Warner Blvd. in Burbank, California.  The location had served as the label’s HQ since 1975. Dubbed the “sk…

Africa’s Boomplay Inks WMG Licensing Deal

African streaming and download service Boomplay has inked a direct licensing agreement with Warner Music to bring the company’s global music roster to millions of music fans across the continent. The deal will see Boomplay distributing Warner Music’s extensive catalog of more than one million songs to listeners in countries…

Decoded: The Smart Way To Spend Your Music Money (Pt. 1)

In part one of five part series on how to effectively allocate money in the correct places in order to benefit your music career, we hear four pieces of advice from industry experts on when and where to put your money, and the dangers of investing in the both your…

Full Text Of Apple’s Statement Blasting Spotify With All The Nasty Bits Highlighted

Apple Music has gone on the offensive with an uncharacteristically strong statement "Addressing Spotify’s claims," after the streamer filed a complaint with the European Commission over Apple App Store fees and practices.To make sure you that you don’ t miss the many nasty parts, we’ve added some highlights. _______________________________________ From…

Warner Music licenses Africa’s largest music streaming service

The terms of the partnership allow Boomplay to distribute Warner’s catalog of more than 1m songs to its listeners in ten countries; Cameroon, Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia.
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