WED. BRIEF: Emoticast Raises $5M • WMG Adds Vinyl Only Label • Koba’t’s AWAL App • More

Wednesday 3.29.17 Music Business News From Around The Web Superstar investors are betting $5M on Emoticast's combo of music and messaging.  Updated continuously under our More News tab

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THE PITCH: Gigwax – DJ Booking Marketplace

Today, DJ booking marketplace Gigwax steps into THE PITCH spotlight.  In this ongoing series for early stage music startups we give them 100 words to pitch their site or service. Continue reading

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How Darius Rucker Uses Ampsy, Hootsuite To Connect With Fans [CASE STUDY]

During a recent tour, Darius Rucker's team were able to use Ampsy for Hootsuite to identify the artist's superfans and offer them a VIP experience. Here we look at what. Continue reading

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Welcome Our New Community Manager Owen Davie

Please join me in welcoming our new community manager, Owen Davie. He's been toiling behind the scenes on both Hypebot and MusicThinkTank for several weeks now, and it is time. Continue reading

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REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review

As we wind our way back through the week that was, we hear from Matt the Electrician/Musician, look at what SoulCycle's IPO might mean for music licensing, are warned about. Continue reading

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SoulCycle IPO Presents Opportunities In Music Licensing

SoulCycle, the increasingly popular spin-class-meets-dance-party fitness company's integral use of music in their business is calling into question whether or not the traditional "general licensing" method currently being used by. Continue reading

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The Music of Gaming: From Simple Beats to Realistic Sounds

By Mike Gendel. While music was once a minor consideration for console gamers, it is now a serious component that influences consumers and drives decisions. While this may sound strange, it. Continue reading

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