Randy Phillips is stepping down as CEO at EDM concert promoter LiveStyle to serve as a consultant while the company seeks to sell more of its assets. Phillips told Billboard that his exit was planned after the company stabilized following its exit from bankruptcy reorganization. Originally formed as SFX Entertainment…
Category archives: Music Tech
Apple Music Finally Launches A Web Player
Apple Music has launched a web player in public beta. It is available to all users worldwide and marks the first time that the music streamer has been officially available on the web. Hundreds of thousands of Apple Music users have flocked to unofficial web players. The new Apple Music…
FRI. BRIEF: RIAA Mid-Year Report • FCC Payola Probe • Alibaba Invest $700M In NeatEase Music • More
FRIDAY 9.6.19
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VC Fund DBTH Capital Just Raised $38.4 Million to Invest in Music Rights Tech, AI + Blockchain
Now there’s even more capital for blockchain, AI, and music rights tech startups and initiatives. The latest beneficiary of this is DBTH Capital, which is a venture capital firm founded by longtime French music executive Virginie Berger. In a LinkedIn …
THU. BRIEF: Spotify, FB, IG, BMG Go Latin • Sony Acquires Kontraband • Apple Music Adds Original EPs • More
THURSDAY 9.5.19
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A2IM, RIAA, MAC Join To Fight AB5 Bill That Would Kill Indie Music In California
A new California law set to go into effect on September 13th would have dire consequences for the independent and .d.i.y music community unless lawmakers add an exemption. Executives at the A2IM, RIAA and Music Artists Coalition have banded together to pen an open letter that demands action. California has…
Fans Want To Know Your Narrative: Crafting A Story For Your Music Career
When it comes to marketing your music, it can be easy to get lost in the excitement of album launches, interacting with fans, and posting on social media. All these elements are certainly important in cultivating a successful career, but it’s important to also spend time developing a compelling bio…
Are Your Contacts Everything? [VIDEO]
It’s the age old adage we’ve ALL heard: "It’s all about who you know." Or is it? So often people assume that making contacts suffices for building their network. But former Hypebot analyst, brand marketer, musician and now ArtistPro Founder Hisham Dahud takes us on a quick deep dive to…
Bandsintown’s Fabrice Sergent: 40% Of Tickets Go Unsold And The Problem Is Discovery
“About 40 percent of tickets go unsold in the U.S. That’s a two billion dollar missed opportunity for the artists. Discovery is key to this business,” says Bandsintown managing partner Fabrice Sargent. With 50 million monthly users, Bandsintiown has the reach to power that much needed concert discovery, and “because…
Music/Rights Tech Fund DBTH Capital Raises $38.5M
Virginie Berger’s DBTH Capital has raised an initial round of $38.55 million. The VC fund’s strategy is to invest in companies in media and music rights tech including blockchain, AI and rights infrastructure. The funding came from 9 unnamed investors and the fund is now merging with one of its…