THU. NEWS BRIEF: Gaye Family Back For More, Deezer Goes Global, Warner Asset Sale Oversubscribed & More

THURSDAY 3.19.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE 

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Project Music To Conclude Music Tech Accelerator With Pitch Day

The eight startup companies selected for the Project Music tech accelerator have been undergoing rigorous business development and music business bootcamp in preparation for Pitch Day on April 23rd. 

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Juno Award Winners 2015 – A Full List

Canadian dance artist Kiesza, Leonard Cohen and Alanis Morissette were among the artists to take home trophies at the 2015 Juno Awards.

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Sony Completes $200 Million Purchase Of [Formerly] Indie Distributor The Orchard

Indie music and video distributor The Orchard is independent no more.  A strategic investment by Sony just became 100% ownership and control.

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Fair Trade Music Initiative Seeks To Improve Artist Compensation

The Fair Trade Music Initiative is on a mission to foster a sustainable music ecosystem by giving fans an uninterrupted listening experience that fairly compensates artists through Mad Genius Radio. 

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TUE. NEWS BRIEF: #SXSW Music Begins, YouTube Adds Musician Toolkit, Beats vs Spotify Payouts, Kobalt & More

TUESDAY 3.17.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE 

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Believe It Or Not: Big Broadcasters Ask FCC For Payola Waiver

You think internet “fast lanes” were problematic? How about “payola lanes”  on terrestrial radio and webcasts? Payola is back! And, according to David Lowery, big radio wants the FCC to. Continue reading

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MON. NEWS BRIEF: #SXSW Buzz, Twitter vs. Meerkat, UMG Builds Music App, Jay Z Loses Royalty Suit & More

Monday 3.16.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab. Click Here

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Pandora Stock Jumps 11% On Takeover Rumors

Pandora shares rose as much a 11% Friday on rumors that the company was in sale talks. The only evidence was a series of unsubstantiated tweets, but that was enough to send the. Continue reading

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The Complete DIY Guide To Getting Your Music Featured On Music Blogs

"There are many facets of a successful music publicity campaign, but among the most common questions I hear from newer artists are about how they can promote their music independently. Continue reading

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