Paste Magazine’s Josh Jackson On His Noisetrade Acquisition

Paste Magazine Editor In Chief Josh Jackson joins Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert on the Music Business Weekly podcast, who discusses Paste’s recent acquisition of Noisetrade. What are Paste’s plans? Will they integrate Noisetrade into Paste and Day…

PledgeMusic’s Noisetrade Acquired By Paste Media Group [OFFICIAL]

UPDATED: Paste has acquired music and book discovery platform Noisetrade from PledgeMusic. Paste Media Group controls Paste magazine and live music sessions site Daytrotter. Update + Free Music This story has been updated to reflect the official announcement and Paste Media Group’s status as an independent company. Also, from the…

PledgeMusic Update: Millions Owed, Buyer Interest, Noisetrade Co-Founders Unpaid

At least one potential buyer is taking a serious look at acquiring debt ridden PledgeMusic, according to new reports. Unable to pay funds due artists and labels, PledgeMusic suspended all crowdfunding campaigns in early February, and has been operating with a skeleton staff since. A potential buyer is “very interested”…

NoiseTrade Continues Serving Artists As Owner PledgeMusic Struggles, President Exits

[UPDATED] Last week, Christopher Moon, developer and President of NoiseTrade announced his resignation: "I recently wrapped up my tenure running NoiseTrade," he wrote in an email. Moon’s departure was the latest in a series of setbacks for the PledgeMusic owned music discovery platform. PledgeMusic acquired NoiseTrade, alongside online performance platform…