Digital Music Price Fixing Class Action Lawsuit Against Major Labels Moves Forward
A consolidated class action lawsuit claiming that the major labels fixed prices on digital music will move forward, U.S. District Judge Loretta Preska ruled on Monday. The suit contends that. Continue reading
Look At How Little Selling Music Matters To Apple [CHART]
Yesterday, Apple announced financial results for its fiscal 2011 third quarter, posting record quarterly revenue of $28.57 billion and record quarterly net profits of $7.31 billion. Apple's iTunes controls 75%. Continue reading
AM News Brief: Apple Soars, Bug Music For Sale, Google+ App, Guerilla Union + HOB, EMI, VEVO, More
Apple posts record quarter on sales yesterday of 20 million iPhones, 9 million iPads (ars) Today Apple released the Mac Lion OS X, unveiled a new MacBook Air and updated. Continue reading
Spotify U.S. Missing Key Feature Available In EU: Pandora-Like Artist Radio
Spotify may be grabbing headlines for its US launch, but missing is a key music discovery feature available in Europe – Pandora-like Artist Radio. As a Spotify user for the. Continue reading
Alleged RIAA, Sony Hackers Anonymous Arrested
At least 14 alleged members of hacking group Anonymous were arrested by the FBI on Tuesday. Anonymous had claimed responsibility for disrupting Sony sites for weeks, as well as,hacking the. Continue reading
Music As A Service: Audiosocket Launches Music Licensing API
Music licensing and technology company Audiosocket, is launching a unique digital music licensing platform dubbed Music as a Service (MaaS). Anywhere that MaaS is embedded, content producers can offer the. Continue reading
Talenthouse Connects Talent To Celebrity Artists
Talenthouse is an interesting hybrid of competitive opportunities to create work for big stars or big brands and a showcase/artist's portfolio for creative talent. The real lure here is the. Continue reading
What Are Odds Of Succeeding WITH A Record Deal?
On Music Think Tank, we have been debating the odds of succeeding without a record deal. One response post can be found here. This week, Robin Davey gives a different. Continue reading
Help Sweet Relief Support Musicians In Need
Sweet Relief Musicians Fund provides financial support to professional musicians who need help when facing illness, disability or aging issues. The organization was founded in 1993 and a wide variety. Continue reading