Music Modernization Act Sails Through House Judiciary Committee
While copyright and licensing law have a lot of catching up to do to be brought into the digital age, the Music Modernization Act's passage by the House Judiciary Committee. Continue reading
Razor & Tie Co-Founders Launch New Label RT Industries
Razor & Tie co-founders Craig Balsam and Cliff Chenfeld have launched a new music venture, RT Industries, after selling their successful indie label to Concord last year. Their new label is dedicated. Continue reading
Spotify (NYSE:SPOT) To Report Q1 Results May 2
Spotify Technology S.A. (NYSE:SPOT) will report its first quarter 2018 financial results on Wednesday, May 2nd, after the market closes. It is the first time that the music streamer has. Continue reading
Facebook Brings Tough EU Privacy Controls To All Users
After weeks of scathing criticism over misuse of user data, Facebook is rolling out tougher privacy controls. that were forced on it by the European Union to, all 2 billion. Continue reading
QUICK HITS: The Orchard • Bytedance • Downtown Music • LiveXLive
The Orchard has named Jay Andino Vice President of the company’s newly established Urban Division. He joins from 300 Entertainment where he was Director of National Urban and Rhythm Promotions. Continue reading
Snapchat Users Rise After Controversial Redesign
After months of bad news and public struggles, new data from analytics firm comScore and Goldman Sachs show a rise in unique Snapchat visitors in March compared to the previous. Continue reading
Gigs No Longer Just For Musicians: How A Society Of Starving Artists Is Being Created By The Gig Economy
In this piece George Howard explores how the music industry, the original gig business, should serve as a cautionary example to the other industries as they begin to shift towards. Continue reading
Eminem Dishes Up Mom’s Spaghetti At Coachella
Before his performance to close out Coachella on Sunday night, Eminem tried his hand at something new – selling pasta at an onsite pop-up restaurant. Eminem’s food stand, “Moms Spaghetti,”. Continue reading
