RIAA Forces Shut Down Of Top Streamripper YouTube-MP3

Popular YouTube ripping site, YouTube-MP3, is shutting down and giving its domain to the RIAA, as part of a private settlement that will end a copyright infringement lawsuit filed by. Continue reading

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Developer Puts Game On The Pirate Bay Claiming Steam Key Resellers Are Bigger Evil

Although some of the larger publishers have yet to catch on, much of the gaming industry seems be gravitating toward better, more nuanced method of dealing with copyright piracy, as. Continue reading

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Former Billboard Editor Bill Werde Named Director Of Syracuse University Bandier Music Business Program

[UPDATED] Former Billboard editorial director Bill Werde has been named director of the Bandier Program for Music Business and the Entertainment Industries at Syracuse University. The program, established in 2006, was launched with. Continue reading

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Join The World’s First Live Facebook Festival – A Call To Artists and Fans

In this latest post to MusicThinkTank, we look at Right Chord Music's creation of a new type of music festival, that harnesses the power of Facebook Live, inviting bands and. Continue reading

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Key Things To Watch Out For When Booking Your Next Tour

While securing dates quickly and early when booking a tour is important, it's also important to avoid rushing things and making commitment which turn out later to be problematic. Here. Continue reading

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BACKLINE with Drummer Extraordinaire Alicia Warrington

In this edition of CASH Music's Backline, drumming success story Alicia Warrington takes us behind the scenes and shares her preferences for hardware, software, and a dream setup.

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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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5 Things Record Labels Look For

While producing quality music is certainly important, and a big part of record labels taking notice of your music, getting a label deal requires more than that. Here we review. Continue reading

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Stock Falls As AT&T, Verizon, Others Join Google, YouTube Boycott

Shares of Google struggled on Thursday, continuing a multi-day downward trend. The drop came as a growing number of major advertisers boycotted Google and YouTube after it was revealed that their. Continue reading

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MON. BRIEF: Azoffs + Creed = Mega Management Merger • SXSW Debacle • SoundEx, RIAA Support Turtles • More

MONDAY 3.6.17 Music Business News From Around The Web Live Nation is the biggest management company, but the Azoff's helm what may be the most powerful.  Updated continuously under our More. Continue reading

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