Startups & Funding

Eventbrite Raises $60 Million For Indie Ticketing

Self-service ticketing platform Eventbrite has raised $60 million in new financing led by Tiger Global Management and new investor T. Rowe Price. After this round, the company’s total funding is. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/23/2013 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Hands On Grooveshark’s New Broadcast Feature: Exploring Your Inner DJ

Grooveshark continues its innovation streak with the launch of Broadcast, a new feature that turns any user into an online DJ. Grooveshark's Broadcast is much more than another playlist app.. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/22/2013 in Music Tech | Permalink | Comments (3)
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EvntLive Opens To The Public Just In Time To Livestream Free Bon Jovi Concert

Livestreaming concert platform EvntLive opened to the public over the weekend. You don't need an invite, you can sign up now. The launch comes a few days before a free. Continue reading

Guest Post on 04/22/2013 in Live & Touring | Permalink | Comments (0)
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FeedbackLoop Funds New Music Projects With Monthly Subscriptions

FeedbackLoop is an interesting new hybrid that uses a music subscription service to fund the creation and release of monthly music projects from indie artists. There's both a digital-only and. Continue reading

Guest Post on 04/19/2013 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Tastebuds Raises $600K For Music Dating Site

UK based startup Tastebuds.fm, a music-centered social dating service, today announced a $600,000 seed investment from technology group Black Ocean. Tastebuds allows users to meet based on similar musical preferences.. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/18/2013 in Music Tech | Permalink | Comments (2)
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Bandzoogle Acquires Musician Website Platform NoteWay Media

Bandzoogle, the popular website platform for musicians, today announced that it has acquired the assets of NoteWay Media, a niche competitor that also provides a self-serve website platform for musicians,. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/17/2013 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Who Will Create The Online Store For Successfully Crowdfunded Music?

Crowdfunding platforms are at the core of a growing ecosystem of services to support crowdfunding at every stage. One of the more interesting and potentially lucrative developments are online stores. Continue reading

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ListenUp.fm: Turning Streaming Platforms Into A Music Marketing Tool

With more people streaming music online, many companies have developed products, services, and apps to enhance the listening experience. Apps like “We Are Hunted” and “Soundrop” help fans discover music. Continue reading

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Team Jukely Joins TechStars NYC To Iterate A Mobile App For Live Show Discovery

Jukely is an iOS app that brings together music discovery and co-founder Bora Celik's background as an EDM concert promoter to recommend upcoming live shows in New York City. Recently. Continue reading

Guest Post on 04/16/2013 in Apps, Mobile & SMS | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Twitter Pulls Flattr, Microdonations Service Adds YouTube

Musicians and other creators can no longer receive microdonations via Twitter using Flattr. "We are sad to announce that from today (16th of April 2013) at noon CET we are. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/16/2013 in Apps, Mobile & SMS | Permalink | Comments (0)
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