Bandcamp Reports Strong Growth, Adding 2000 Indie Labels, Hundreds Of Thousands Of Artists In 2016
The recorded music business had a decent year in 2016, but indie powerhouse Bandcamp had an ever better one. And they did it the old fashioned way – selling music. Continue reading
Netflix Not Worried About Death Of Net Neutrality, But Startups Should Be Terrified
With Trump's team of telecom advisors having made clear their intentions to dismantle net neutrality, startups and smaller companies that lack the lobbying muscle of companies like Netflix are in. Continue reading
3 Music Tech Trends To Watch In 2017
In this piece, Rich Nardo takes a look at where he thinks music tech is headed in the next year, identifying three area in particular where he expects to see. Continue reading
WED. BRIEF: Trump Eyes Public Broadcasting • Music Tech Startup Outlook • Yandex Triples • More
Wednesday 1.25.17 Music Business News From Around The Web With Public Broadcasting under siege, a new anti-net neutrality FCC chair and a radio ban on Madonna, the Trump era already. Continue reading
Apple Updates iTunes – 12.5.5 Is Available To Download Now
Apple has released iTunes 12.5.5. After a major upgrade in December, this update appears relatively minor. The release notes only say that "this update includes minor app and performance improvements.". Continue reading
YouTube Pays Indies 10% Of What Spotify Does, says Merlin CEO
[UPDATED] One of the many current battles between tech and the music industry is the size and fairness of YouTube payments to creators and rightsholders. Charles Caldas, the CEO of. Continue reading
How The Big Tidal and Sprint Deal Benefits Both [Mark Mulligan]
Yesterday's deal between Tidal and Sprint is a big deal for both companies, says MIDiA's Mark Mulligan. But its not just because it was for a reported $200 million on. Continue reading
TUE. BRIEF: Tidal, Sprint Deal Reaction • Apple Updates iTunes • Global Music Rights Seeks Dismissal • More
Tuesday 1.24.17 Music Business News From Around The Web This headline says it all: "Jay Z is selling a third of Tidal, which makes sense. Sprint is buying a third. Continue reading
Band Of Heathens, Jamestown Revival, Tift Merritt Top Americana Music Chart This Week
The Americana Music Association's Airplay chart represents the reported play of terrestrial radio stations, nationally syndicated radio shows, satellite radio and internet stations who have agreed to submit weekly spin. Continue reading
Investors Are Poised To Disrupt Music Funding [Antony Bruno]
As interest begins to grow among private investors, it looks as though music funding will be the next aspect of the music industry to experience disruption, as cash-strapped artists are. Continue reading
