Flyt, a new tool for artists and labels looking for help navigating a direct-to-fan sales landscape, flyt acts a url shortener and sales tracker for artists using services like Shopify and Magento. __________________________________ Guest post by Clyde Smith If you’re a musician or label seeking new tools to navigate a…
Category archives: Startups
Local Startup Communities Are Helping Build the National Tech Landscape
Some of the most exciting innovations in transportation and virtual reality are happening in tech communities far from Silicon Valley.
TuneGO Raises $3.6 Million To Connect Musicians With The Industry
TuneGO has raised $3.6 million in Series A financing. This is not the first startup promising to connect unknown talent with the music industry’s star making machine; and it won’t be the last. But investors see something special in the TuneGO team and their use of technology to democratize and…
Inside The Business of Providing VIP Fan Experiences
In this interview Andrew Tenenbaum the co-founder of Future Beat, accompany which deal providing mega-fans with a range of specialized concerts and events. Here Andrew discusses the company and what he’s learned from two decades of experience in the industry. _______________________________ Guest post by Rick Goetz of Music Consultant Andrew…
TuneCore Launches In Italy, Shares New Streaming Growth Stats
TuneCore continued to grow in 2016, despite increased competition, thanks to overseas expansion. That effort was no doubt made easier by Believe Digital, which acquired TuneCore in 2015 and already has a presence in more than 25 countries. ________________________________ Flat fee indie music distributor TuneCore is ending a year of…
Spotify Ends SoundCloud Acquisition Talks, Again
Always a bridesmaid, but never a bride. For what we’re pretty certain is the third time, SoundCloud has reportedly been left at the aquistion alter by Spotify. __________________________________ Spotify has ended talks to acquire SoundCloud, a source familiar with the talks tells TechCrunch. During previous talks between the two streaming…
Discogs Receives An Artist-Focused App Update
Recently Discogs released a new and improved version of its vinyl tracking app to the iOS. Of particular note is the update of the app’s artist section, providing users with a greater volume of detailed information relating to the artist. ________________________ Guest post by Taylor Mims of Amplify Today Discogs…
DigitalRadioTracker: Tracking Internet Radio Spins
Although internet radio has in many ways been a large asset to the music industry, allowing artists to launch shows, stations, and further connect via this new platform, however being able to track spins on internet radio has always been notoriously difficult, something which DigitalRadioTracker may make easier. _______________________ In…
Spotify Could Be Profitable As Early As Next Year, Says Prominent Board Member, Investor
Music streaming services have traditionally been huge money losers, based on recent financial filings. But Spotify may be closer to profitability than thought, based on comments from a prominent Spotify board member and investor. ___________________________________ Spotify is increasingly focused on profitability and could become profitable as early as next year,…
Dubsmash Adds $9.6 Million For Viral Music Video Lip-Sync App
[UPDATED] Dubsmash has added $9.6 million in funding to expand its popular music video lip-sync app. Fan generated music videos have become a major marketing tool for labels and artists. But will revenue to rights holders follow? _____________________________ Berlin based Dubsmash has added $9.6 million in series B funding to…