Benji Rogers Talks Blockchain’s Present, Future [INTERVIEW]
In advance of speaking at a panel on the issue, Benji rogers here speaks with Midemblog about blockchain technology's potential for solving industry copyright issues, how it has already positively. Continue reading
Chris Cornell, Soundgarden And Road Rash
In this piece Chris Castle recalls his early experience licensing music for video games, and how his initial skepticism gave way to the enthusiasm of Chris Cornell and the other. Continue reading
Spotify Has Lost Matt Ogle, Who Helped Create Discover Weekly, To Facebook’s Instagram
[UPDATED] Spotify product manager Matthew Ogle, who was an integral part of the team that some created many of Spotify's most popular personalization features including Discover Weekly is leaving for. Continue reading
Spotify Hires M&A Specialist To Continue Music Tech Startup Buying Spree
Even as Spotify prepares to become a public company, it's been on a bit of a buying spree that the music streamer apparently wants to expand. Last week, Spotify acquired. Continue reading
“I’m coming after you personally” says WME Music Head Marc Geiger After Pemberton Fest Cancels, Declares Bankruptcy
The four year old Pemberton Music Festival cancelled without warning last week. In addition to many angry ticket holders who have little chance of getting their money back, Mark Geiger, the. Continue reading
Billboard Music Awards 2017 – A Complete List Of Winners
Drake dominated the podium at the 2017 Billboard Music Awards on Sunday night, winning 13 awards. Adele held the previous Billboard trophy record with 12. It was a strong night. Continue reading
MON. BRIEF: RIAA Opposes “Moral Rights” For Artists • Record Bird Raises Cash • Apple Music Drops Some Free Trials • More
Monday 5.22.17 Music Business News From Around The Web You'd think that the right to be credited for your work, the so-called "moral right," was a given. But that's not. Continue reading