Sharing Credits In An Age With No Liner Notes

While the onset of the digital age has made many aspects of networking in the music industry easier, it has also made the publicizing of credits that much more challenging, meaning. Continue reading

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The Real Story Behind Japanese ‘Lawsuit’ Guitars

In this edition of 6String Minutes, Elyadeen Anbar explores the true history of the fabled Japanese 'lawsuit' guitars, alleged knock-offs of popular American brands, the quality of which, however, at. Continue reading

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AM BRIEF: UMG Embraces Hi-Res Streaming • Ticketmaster Adds Apple Music • Kesha v Dr. Luke • More

FRIDAY 2.17.16 Music Business News From Around The Web  Hi-Res streaming means a higher premium tier and more revenue for labels and creators.  Updated continuously under our More News tab

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Spotify Adds 1000 Jobs In NYC, Will Move To World Trade Center Thanks To $11M In State Incentives

To think that Spotify has inadvertently (we hope) helped President Trump "make america great again"…  The Stockholm based music streamer announced today that it would be adding 1000 jobs in. Continue reading

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WED. BRIEF: Grammy’s Race Problem • Facebook Makes Music Play • Lefsetz Helms New Conferences • More

WEDNESDAY 2.15.16 Music Business News From Around The Web "Achieving the ideal of equality is proving as heartbreakingly difficult for the recording industry as it is for all of America.". Continue reading

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TUE. BRIEF: Apple Tips • Grammy Gains • Prince Is Played • Facebook Soundtracks • Musical.ly • More

TUESDAY 2.14.16 Music Business News From Around The Web  Apple Music has passed 20 million subscribers in 15 months.  I'm supposed to be impressed, but I'm not.  This is Apple,. Continue reading

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6 Tips For Successfully Releasing An Album

Once you've put in the effort to write and record an album, you doubtless want the blood sweat and tears to have been worth it. Here we look at six. Continue reading

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Nielsen Completes Gracenote Acquisition

Nielsen announced on Wednesday that it had completed its acquisition of entertainment metadata provider Gracenote.  Gracenote's data and technology is a key element of user interfaces and programming guides and. Continue reading

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WED. BRIEF: Pandora Joins Immigration Fight • DotBlockchain Phase 2 • Ticketfly, Lyte Partner • More

Wednesday 2.1.17 Music Business News From Around The Web It is encouraging to see music and tech coming together to fight Trump's anti-immigration actions.  Next up: net neutrality. Updated continuously. Continue reading

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MON. BRIEF: BMG Buys Broken Bow • WMG’s Blavatnik Eyes Film • Music Tech Forecast • More

Monday 1.30.17 Music Business News From Around The Web Warner Music Group paired again with a film studio could give it some distinct competitive advantages. Updated continuously under our More News tab

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