David Pakman: What Jay-Z Should Have Launched With Tidal
[UPDATED] According to digital music pioneer turned venture capitalist David Pakman, Jay-Z's launch of Tidal should have sounded a something like this: “The transition from CDs to digital hasn’t worked well. Continue reading
Seat Geek Raises $62 Million
Ticketing is a hot sector still dominated by Ticketmaster. That's starting to change and with it consumer patterns are shifting. All that seems to be encouraging investors to open their. Continue reading
How Much Do Musicians Make From Spotify, YouTube? – A Must See Digital Earnings Infographic
Data scientist David McCandless has just updated his infographic Selling Out: How Much Do Music Artists Earn Online. When he published version 1 in 2010, it sparked a conversation the. Continue reading
5 Types of Artists Good Managers Will Never Work With
As a music business consultant, one of the most frequently asked questions I get from up-and-coming artists is, "Where do I find a manager?" And every single time, I tell them, "You. Continue reading
Court Rules Against Grooveshark Again, EMI Wins Summary Judgment Worth Up To $420 Million
That Grooveshark is still in business is a surprise to many. The music streaming service has fought and mostly lost a series of lawsuits with record labels since 2009. Will. Continue reading
Willie Nelson Gets Into The Cannabis Business
Music and marijuana are proving to be a powerful combination in more ways than one First the estate of Bob Marley, then Snoop and now Willie Nelson are using their. Continue reading
7 Points I Wish The Tidal Team Made
For those not living under a rock, Jay-Z presented Tidal, the industry’s first artist-owned music service on Monday at a press conference that has been widely mocked for being heavy. Continue reading
