Spotify Debuts “Deconstructed” Cartoon Series [VIDEO]
Spotify has finally released its first long promised original video series. But if the first strange episode of "Deconstructed" titled "How EDM Changed The World" is any indication, Apple Music. Continue reading
WED. BRIEFING: Apple Music Execs Talk Strategy • Live.ly App Soars • $1B LINE IPO • ReverbNation App Updates • More
WEDNESDAY 6.29.16 Music Business News From Around The Web When Apple Music execs talk, we listen. But with 15 million subscribers compared to Spotify's 100 million users, should we? Updated. Continue reading
Apple Pushes Back, Says MusicWatch Survey Grossly Underestimates Apple Music Retention
Apple fought back this afternoon, saying that the 48% percent retention rate reported by a new MusicWatch survey which Hypebot published earlier today, was incorrect. and stating that 79% of users. Continue reading
What Apple Music’s 11 Million Trialists Really Mean
How successful has Apple Music actually been? While an initial report of 11 million trial subscribers certainly looks good on paper, the question remains over how many of these trial users. Continue reading
5 Worst Ways To Describe Your Band To Journalists
When looking to gain any kind of traction with the music industry press, there are a few all-too-commonly used descriptors that should be avoided at all costs when describing a band. Continue reading
Touring Pastimes: How To Get The Most Out Of Your Time On The Road
In the hustle and bustle of touring, you can easily forget to have some fun. After all, what's the fun of playing in a city you don't actually get to. Continue reading
Berliant & Varner Exit Collective, Launch Revelation Management with Red Light
Managers are the centerpieces of most artists' careers; and their importance has only grown as record label dominance has waned. This week, two top managers decided it was time for. Continue reading