Thrillcall’s Matthew Tomaszewicz: Building Bridges Between Live Music & Tech [INTERVIEW]
Matthew Tomaszewicz is the co-founder and head of product marketing and business development at San Francisco-based Thrillcall. Thrillcall is an iOS and web app that packages ticket deals on live. Continue reading
Kaskade And Ptch To Document U.S. Tour Using Social Video Mashups
Last week, we reported to you about a cool new app that takes a more shareable, music video approach to Instagram called Ptch. The iPhone-only app, designed by a team. Continue reading
OUYA Console Crowdfunds $6.7 Million Plus, Cuts Deals With VEVO & iHeartRadio
OUYA, a game console in development, has raised over $6.7 million in funding via Kickstarter. OUYA is an Android console for one's tv with music content as part of the. Continue reading
Another Music Tech Startup Killed By Licensing
Wahwah.fm was a cool concept – turning the music stored on your iPhone into an online radio station that got broadcasted out to the world (or to just those near. Continue reading
Hypebot Presents The Upward Spiral Podcast: Episode 6 [LISTEN]
Hypebot presents the sixth episode of The Upward Spiral Podcast, an ongoing discussion of the new music industry featuring Kyle Bylin of Live Nation Labs (and former Hypebot Editor), music industry consultant Jason Spitz (Former Director of. Continue reading
Thefuture.fm Refocuses On DJ Curated Net Radio, Announces New Hires
Thefuture.fm today officially announced recent additions to its team. The web radio startup featuring dj mixtapes added industry veterans Michael Wenzel as chief development officer, Nic Luciano as chief technology. Continue reading
Humble Music Bundle Brings Successful Game Sales Approach To Digital Music
The Humble Music Bundle is a bundle of digital albums by distinctive artists, such as Jonathan Coulton, MC Frontalot and Hitoshi Sakimoto, with pay-what-you-want pricing. It's being released by a. Continue reading
Social Media Check-Ins At Major Music Festivals Signal Next Phase For RFID Wristbands
In the last few years RFID technology has made a strong move from industrial applications to ticketing solutions for large scale outdoor music festivals in the form of wristbands. Their. Continue reading
Fandalism: Finally A Social Network That Works For Musicians [EXCLUSIVE]
Anyone who has ever been in a band knows exactly how frustrating it can be to find the right band mates. Maybe your friend isn’t the best drummer after all,. Continue reading
WhoSay Grabs $12 Million For Premium Social Tools
WhoSay, a social media tool aimed at high profile music, film, tv, music and sports personalities, today announced a Series C round totaling $12 million. Comcast Ventures led the round. Continue reading