PledgeMusic’s Lead Investor Magna Funds Indie Label Loud & Proud
In 2016, Magna followed a $3M 2014 investment in PledgeMusic to take a 'major position' in the crowdfunder and finance Noisetrade and Set.fm acquisitions. Now, Magna has invested in Loud &. Continue reading
Vast Majority Of FCC Commenters Support Net Neutrality
Although the majority of consumers on both sides of the aisle support net neutrality, many ISP lobbyists and think tankers have successfully presented the ongoing battle against it as a. Continue reading
Artists, Venues Take Cautious Approach In Wake Of Manchester Concert Terrorist Attack
Following the attack on Ariana's Grande's concert in Manchester, a number of artists have postponed or canceled shows. British group Take That pulled out of a scheduled show in Liverpool. Continue reading
WED. BRIEF: Facebook Shakes Up Live • Magna Invests In Loud & Proud • Music Glue Partners w/ Probity • More
Wednesday 5.24.17 Music Business News From Around The Web 2017 is shaping up to be the year of Live Video and Facebook just added more reasons to hit get involved.. Continue reading
UPDATE: Ariana Grande Tour Could Continue Despite Bombing
[UPDATED] Contradicting reports from CNN and other media outlets that Ariana Grande had suspended her "Dangerous Woman" tour in the wake of a post-concert Manchester, UK terror attack, Variety is. Continue reading
Regulation And The Internet’s Adolescence [Mark Mulligan]
Although the internet has certainly come a long way since the days of the dot-com bubble, it still has a long way to go. Here Mark Mulligan looks at what. Continue reading
10 Reasons Every Musician Should Buy A Ticket To A Music Festival [Kosha Dillz]
"I got to give you reasons to go to Coachella (or another major festival) next year.. I think there are so many but maybe you aren’t convinced that watching it. Continue reading
Major Labels Oppose “Moral Rights” That Guarantee Artists Recording Credits (A Right They Have In Most Other Countries)
Ever since the 1928 Berne Convention, almost every developed country on earth guarantees that when an artist records a song, is in a photo or video or writes a blog. Continue reading
Major Labels Are Now Earning $9000 A Minute From Streaming
While many remain dubious regarding revenue from streaming, a recent study from Music Business Worldwide shows that major labels are actually pulling in roughly $9000 a minute from streaming services,. Continue reading
My Song Stories: Michelle Garramone of Blue Rose Music
Music shapes our identities and changes our lives. It brings back our memories and stirs up our emotions. My Song Stories asks music professionals and indie artists questions about the. Continue reading
