Here we review eleven tech startups chosen by known startup accelerator Techstars, and what they’re doing to reshape the future of music tech, and the music industry as a whole for years to come. ______________________________ Guest Post by Bas Grasmayer on Music Tech Future Techstars Music just announced their first…
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SoundCloud Adds Robust $4.99 On Demand Streaming Plan, But Many Artists Remain Unpaid
SoundCloud has added a $4.99 per month 120 million track on demand streaming subscription tier that includes most of the features – but not all of the tracks – that it and competitors charge $9.99 for. ________________________________ SoundCloud Go today added a mid-priced subscription plan that takes its free ad-supported…
Independents Grabbed Biggest Share Of Global Music Market In 2016
Independent music companies beat out the three major music groups to capture the biggest share of the 2016 global music market in several categories including recorded music, physical goods and music publishing. ___________________________________ By Mark Mulligan of MIDiA Analysts MIDiA and Music Business Worldwide have been tracking record label and…
39 Music Tech Events At SXSW
Given the scope and scale of SXSW, it can often be overwhelming to try and narrow down which events to attend. Here the the good people at MusicTectonics and rock paper scissors have assembled a list of 39 tech related meetups and sessions for those interested in that facet of…
Dubset Scores $4 Million To License, Monetize Remixes
Dubset Media has scored a $4 million Series A funding round, led by Cue Ball Capital. Founded in 20o8, the company had previously closed two funding rounds for undisclosed rounds from investors including Rhapsody and Three Six Zero. ________________________________ Other notable participants in Dubset’ $4 million Series A round include…
MON. BRIEF: Big Layoffs At Maker Studios • Shazam Powers Streamers • Oscars Winners • More
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Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Which Sound System? • Great Graphic Design • Royalties And Contracts • More
This week on our sister site MusicThinkTank, we looked at how a good graphic designer can help to sell your music, how bands manage their contracts, and the best way to get booked at music festivals, plus more. David Milsont | Which Sound System Is Best For Your Party? Dixie…
REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review
In this re-visitation of a full week of music industry news, we look back on Live Nations impressive growth streak, Virginia’s legalization of ticket scalping, the most popular tracks on Spotify, and much more! "YouTube Can Do Better" – Black Keys, Rush, Cee Lo, Others Call For DMCA Reform [WATCH]…
Techstars Music Names 11 To Inaugural Startup Class
While startup incubators and accelerators have proven to be successful tech company launchpads , their involvement music has been limited. Only Nashville’s Project Music and the UK’s Abbey Road have been sustained efforts. This week, the most high music incubator to date, TechStars Music, announced its inaugural class. _________________________________ Techstars…
What Do Don Henley, Deadmau5, The Beatles Have in Common w/ Hotel California? Facebook Is Selling Their Names As Keywords
Internet advertising companies selling keywords under suspicious circumstances is nothing new, and is a practice which landed Google in some serious hot water in the early ’00s. The latest perpetrator seems to be Facebook, who has been selling actual artist names as keywords. _________________________ Guest post by Chris Castle on…