As inevitable controversy continues to erupt between artists and politicians regarding the use of music at political events, George Howard takes a closer look at exactly what rights these artists have, and how Blockchain Technology might be used prevent such tension in the future. _____________________________ Guest Post by George Howard…
Category archives: Music Tech
Social Music App Eyegroove Shuts Down, Team Joins Facebook. Should Musical.ly, Dubsmash Be Worried?
Video app Eyegroove was an early mover in social music. Now overshadowed by Musical.ly and Dubsmash, the startup is shutting down and most of its team is joining Facebook. __________________________________________ Social music video app Eyegroove is shutting down and key members of its team are joining Facebook, startup CEO Scott…
Spotify Releases Useful "Organize Your Music" Tool
UPDATED: If you’re a regular Spotify user, you’ve likely got an unwieldy number of tracks and too-long playlists. To the rescue comes a new tool from Spotify’s Echo Nest that was created over the weekend at a hackathon at the music streamer’s NYC HQ. ____________________________________ I’m not quite sure if…
MON. BRIEF: Bkstg CEO, President Both Exit • BMG Buys Altitude • Phil Thorton Joins RCA • Brain.FM • More
Monday 8.8.16 Music Business News From Around The Web Dear Music Tech Startup Founder, Loving music is easy, disrupting an industry is hard, changing people’s habits is almost impossible. Updated continuously under our More News tab
How To Use Livestreaming to Grow An Audience
It seems livestreaming is here to stay, and as the phenomenon continues to grow in popularity, it’s becoming a useful way for bands and artists to grow their audience. Here we look at some livestreaming techniques musicians can use to expand their fanbase. ____________________________ Guest Post from The New Rockstar…
Should You Use A White Or Black Background For Music Websites?
Although audio is ultimately the primary focus, when it comes to designing a music website, background color is something to be carefully considered, along with the physical/emotional response different palettes will evoke. ____________________________ In recent exploratory piece on MusicThinkTank, Maria Ziza looks at the different factors which artists should way…
Windish, Tmwrk, Mtheory, AGI Launch $250M Music Investment Fund With Eye On SFX, Developing Artists
The Unison Fund: What happens when a music booking agency, artist management firm and music industry consultancy join forces with an investment group and raise $250 million to fund developing artists, tours and other music industry properties? We’re about to find out. ____________________________________ Investor And Agency Chief Tom Windish As…
TheWaveVR Closes $2.5M Seed Round For Social Music Virtual Reality Platform
Austin, Texas based virtual reality music platform TheWaveVR has closed a $2.5 million seed funding round to build a social VR music platform that will launch later this year. Participating in the round are leading venture capital firms including KPCB Edge, Presence Capital, Rothenberg Ventures, RRE Ventures, The VR Fund,…
Spotify Adds Personalized Weekly New Music ‘Release Radar’ Playlists, And It’s Great News For Artists, Labels
If you like their popular Discover Weekly playlists, but also want to stay abreast of new releases by your favorite artists and some you’re likely to want to hear, than Spotify’s new weekly "Release Radar" playlist is for you. _________________________________________ Spotify has launched a new data driven weekly personalized playlist,…
FRI. BRIEF: DoJ Ruling Boosts Pandora, Apple • Pasquale Rotella Walks • Lyor Speaks • More
FRIDAY 2.5.16 Music Business News From Around The Web Not sure the sky is falling, but we’ve only begun to feel the ramifications of yesterday’s DoJ royalty ruling. Updated continuously under our More News tab