Event App Yplan Sold To Time Out For $2M After Raising $38M

Last minute event app Yplan has been sold at a deep discount to the UK based Time Out media group for $2 million USD.  Yplan had raised $37.7 million in. Continue reading

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PledgeMusic Finalizes Acquisition of Set.fm, Matt Peterson Named GM PledgeMusic Austin

PledgeMusic today announced that it had finalized deal to acquire Set.fm. Set.fm Founder and CEO Matt Peterson will add the title of PledgeMusic GM, Austin.

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James Corden Pitches Jimmy Iovine, Eddie Cue, Bozoma Saint John In New Apple Music Ad [VIDEO]

Apple Music unveiled a humorous 2 minute ad Sunday night during The Emmys that features late night host James Carden channeling David Bowie, Slash and The Spice Girls while pitching. Continue reading

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SONGWRITERS ON STRIKE! Is It Time For Songwriters To Bring Down The Music Licensing System?

The DOJ ruling forcing 100% song licensing has sent shockwaves through the music industry. No one is affected more than songwriters, particularly the many who co-wrote with others.  David Lowery. Continue reading

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Vevo Purchases ShowYou But Will It Seize The Opportunity?

Vevo's recent purchase of ShowYou has the industry abuzz as to whether this could potentially signal Vevo's entrance into the subscription world. Mark Mulligan asks what a company like ShowYou has to offer. Continue reading

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Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y & Indie Music

Hypebot has quite a bit of useful knowledge to drop on the DIY artist this week, from how to appeal to a publicist, to why a split sheet just isn't enough. Continue reading

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4 Crucial Music Goals You Can Still Accomplish Before The New Year

With 2016 rapidly approaching and 2015 soon to be a distant memory, here are a few important goals to check off your list while there's still time, whether it's beefing. Continue reading

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Apple Music Not Exciting iOS Users, Says New Survey, And Having Little Affect On Streaming Competitors

Apple may need to really ramp up its marketing efforts to interest more of its users in Apple Music.  A new MarketWatch study shows that 77% of Apple’s iOS users in. Continue reading

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Judge Denies Pandora Bid To Lower Royalties After Buying FM Station

Pandora has taken multiple tacts in its effort to lower the royalties it pays to musicians, labels, publishers and other rightsholders, including lawsuits, lobbying and even buying a small South. Continue reading

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The Musician Online: Branding Yourself

Looking for a way to quickly brand yourself while not breaking your budget? Check out today's article to see how you can utilize an online portfolio to promote yourself.  

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