As far as geographical spread goes Apple Music seems to be winning the streaming wars, having expanded to 114 different countries. Interestingly, however, it seems Apple is using variable pricing in these different locations, unbeknownst to many artists and publishers. _______________________ Guest Post by Bobby Owsinski on Music 3.0 If…
Category archives: Music Tech
Music Sampling: Breaking Down the Basics
To better understand sampling, a practice which has become ever easier with the development of new technologies, an entertainment and media attorney takes a back-to-the-basics look at how an artist can sample legally, in a way which keeps their music marketable and above board. _______________________________ Guest Post by Justin M….
Entrepreneurship In Music: Mideast Tunes
Here Mideast Tunes founder and civil rights activist Esra’a Al-Shafei discusses her new music streaming platform and its goal of promoting social change as well as the work of underground artists from the Middle East and North Africa. _____________________________ Guest Post by Jeremy Young on Soundfly’s Flypaper "We want our…
The ‘Value Gap’ In Music Services Could Harm Tech, Music Industry
‘Value gap’ has recently become a popular buzz term in the recording industry when describing the disparity in payouts from various streaming services, and in particular to demonize YouTube. The concept is largely inaccurate, however, and its perpetuation could be harmful to both the music and tech industries. ________________________ Guest…
Eight Years Of 8tracks [David Porter]
Here Founder and CEO David Porter shares reflects back on his eight years running the user-curated internet radio/social networking site 8tracks, along with how he got started in the industry and where the inspiration for the platform came from. _______________________________________ Guest post by founder and CEO David Porter on RAIN…
UMG Names Former WMG Exec Oana Ruxandra As SVP Digital Strategy and Partnerships,
Universal Music Group has named Oana Ruxandra to the newly created position of Senior Vice President of Digital Strategy and Partnerships. Ruxandra will be tasked with developing UMG’s digital strategy in an increasingly important segment of the recorded music ecosystem. She will be based in Santa Monica and report to…
Artist Growth Upgrades Artist Management Platform, Releases iOS, Android Apps With Offline Access
Organizing the disparate data that constitute a modern music career, even for a developing artist, can be an overwhelming task. Only a small handful of companies have attempted to solve the problem; and for a growing number of artists and their teams, Artist Growth is the holistic answer. __________________________________________ Popular…
6 Things Musicians Don’t Really Need In Order To Be Successful
The landscape of the music industry has changed dramatically of late, and DIY artists are no longer as beholden to others in the business as they once were, making it that much easier for artists to find success independently. Here we look at six things musicians no longer need to…
Top Two Execs Pushed Out Of Music Tech Startup Bkstg
These are tough times for music tech startups and even tougher times for those who bet on closed fam communities. First Crowdmix failed spectacularly, now comes news that Bkstg has stumbled badly. ____________________________________________ High-profile music tech startup Bkstg has seen a shakeup in its senior executive suite with the departure…
TUE. BRIEF: Spotify, Believe VC Raises $2.5B • DJ Kahled’s Key To #1 • Whyd Exits Streaming • More
Tuesday 8.9.16 Music Business News From Around The Web STARTUPS REJOICE! One of music tech biggest investors, Technology Crossover Ventures, just raised $2.5B more. Updated continuously under our More News tab