New DIY Services: Rabbl For Concert Crowdfunding, Loudr For Cover Song Licensing and Distribution
Two emerging services for DIY and indie artists get some attention this week. Concert crowdfunding service Rabbl launched 6 months ago but they're hitting the news via a NY Times. Continue reading
Echo Nest Spin-off ‘This Is My Jam’ Is Building The Song Graph
What started as a hack by four London based staffers at The Echo Nest has spun off as it's own startup. This Is My Jam was created because the pair. Continue reading
Turntable.fm Fights For Survival with Turntable Live Performances
Apparently Turntable.fm is now focusing on their live shows with the creation of a video studio and performances that go beyond dj playlists. As Turntable.fm has faded, live events have. Continue reading
5 Vital Features For Your Band Website
Social Media is an unprecedented promotional outlet on many levels, but taking the time to strategically customize your band's website gets you more mileage for your time. Not sure where. Continue reading
Merlin Pulls Content Off German Music Streamer Simfy, Threatens Legal Action
Merlin is pulling member tracks from German streaming service Simfy. The massive independent music licensor took action after new management at Simfy failed to report royalties over the summer months. Most. Continue reading
Dave Stewart Launching First Artist Bank As “Global Creative Community Bank”
Dave Stewart is an excellent example of a musician not simply adjusting to changing times but taking an active role in those changes. Stewart's latest move is a plan to. Continue reading
Artist Growth Adds Free Tier, Integrates Bandsintown, Appoints Powerhouse Advisory Board
Artist Growth, a leading provider of music management tools, yesterday announced a bundle of positive news. For those just getting started, Artist Growth added a free tier called the "EP. Continue reading
Spotify App Soundrop Grabs $3.4 Million In Additional Funding
With funding totalling $6.4 million Soundrop wins the prize as best financed Spotify app. Today, the music discovery app and group listening platform, announced it has secured additional $3.4 million from Northzone. Continue reading
Songdrop Adds iPhone App
(Updated) Songdrop, the free playlist based streaming music service has launched it's first iPhone app. The company says an Adroid version is coming soon. Songdrop pulls music from YouTube, Soundcloud,. Continue reading
REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review
Why Musicians Are Being Warned About Upgrading To Apple's iOS 7 Spotify, Pandora and TuneIn Form Streaming Audio Task Force, Release Online Listener Survey YouTube Music Video Biz: Offline Viewing,. Continue reading
