After new research was released suggesting that millennials prefer golden oldies to contemporary pop, Stephen Carlisle did some digging to determine if this was in fact accurate and, if so, what role technology may have played in the "decline" of music’s quality. _____________________________ Guest post by Stephen Carlisle of NOVA…
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THU. BRIEF: Tencent, KKR Eye Universal Music Bid • SXSW Adds Keynotes • Fender Next • More
THURSDAY 2.28.19
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Are YOU A Male Ally To Women In The Music Business?
As more allegations of predatory behavior by men in the music business continue to emerge, Chris Robley shares a recent open letter from Joe Crookston to the Arts and Music Community, encouraging men in the music industry to make a commitment to act as true allies to women in the…
3 Weeks After PledgeMusic Suspended Campaigns, Hundreds Of Artists Still Unpaid
On Wednesday February 6th, PledgeMusic sent an email to all artists with active crowdfunding campaigns suspending them immediately. The move same after months of late payments and non-payments to artists. Three weeks later, all campaigns remain suspended and hundreds of artist’s left unpaid. The crowdfunding platforms last update, which contained…
9 Simple Reasons To go To SXSW 2019 [Kosha Dillz]
SXSW can be overwhelming, but not so for indie rapper Kosha Dillz, who is prepping for his 12th SXSW. Planned properly, SXSW launches Kosha’s year. Read and learn, grasshoppers. _________________________________ By indie rapper and music marketer extraordinaire Kosha Dillz This year will be my 12 year at SXSW and 11th…
Could The Proliferation Of Indie Streaming Platforms Be Harming Unsigned Artists?
As the major streaming platforms continue to bludgeon each other in hopes of gaining an industry monopoly, unsigned artists are seeking better, independent options for sharing their music with the general public – unfortunately, all these smaller platforms face a number of shortcomings. _______________________________ In this new post to MusicThinkTank,…
Spotify Revises WMG Statement, Issues Full India Launch Press Release
Words have become weapons in the battle between Spotify and WMG’s Warner/Chappell Music publishing. Overnight, Spotify clarified one of their jabes, alongside a fill announcement of the streamer’s launch in India. In the intro to Spotify’s approved statement the streamer referred to Warner/Chappell’s move for a court injunction as having…
WED. BRIEF: Spotify Launches In India • Pandora Adds Audio ‘Stories’ • Drake Tops Global Sales • More
WEDNESDAY 2.28.19
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Spotify Launches In India Without WMG Deal, Premium Costs $1.67 Monthly
Spotify ramped up its battle with Warner Music Group on Tuesday, launching in India without a signed deal with the Warner/Chappell music publishing arm of the world’s third largest music group. WMG had failed on Monday to get a court injunction to stop the launch. Spotify Premium will cost 119…
Teen Musician Rejects $3M Deal: No Need For Label Thanks To Internet
Billboard magazine recently released a profile of teenaged musician/rapper NLE Choppa, who handily turned down a $3 million label deal, opting instead to partner with a distribution company, UnitedMasters, and maintain all rights to his work. Kids these days! ______________________________ Guest post by Mike Masnick of Techdirt There’s a pretty…