AM NEWS BRIEF: Trouble @ TIDAL? • Dre Announces Release On Beats 1 • Facebook Debuts Livestreams • More

Monday 8.3.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE 

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Lucian Grainge To Helm Universal Music Thru “at least 2020” – Full Text Of Announcement

Vivendi has extended the contract of Universal Music CEO Lucian Grainge through 2020. "This plan will enable the company to maintain its profitable growth and continue to play a leading role. Continue reading

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Music Publishing News Roundup 7.13.2015: Downtown + Codigo • Streaming In Spain • “Happy Birthday”

Downtown Publishing's deal with Codigo Music/Fania, the rise of music streaming in Spain and the battle of "Happy Birthday" all top this week's music publishing news. 

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New On Hypebot’s Jobs Board: Marketing, Artist Development Associate At Billions

The Billions agency is hiring a marketing and artist development associate. Roll Call Records is looking for a day to day manager and Partisan Records is seeking a Director of Marketing. Details and. Continue reading

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Imogen Heap On Mycelia: A Fair Trade Music Business Inspired By Bitcoin Blockchain

In Part 6 of his series, music business scholar and entrepreneur George Howard continues his interview with musician, artist and inventor Imogen Heap on her  Blockchain inspired democratic artist technology platform and how it. Continue reading

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Union Square Ventures’ Andy Weissman On The Blockchain And The Music Rights ‘Nirvana State’

Today in part 5 of his series, music business scholar and entrepreneur George Howard continues his exploration of  Blockchain technology in a conversation with venture capitalist Any Weissman who shares his vision. Continue reading

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Why You Should Care About Music Metadata

In this episode of Music Biz Podcast, we talk with Bill Wilson, who is the VP of digital strategy and business development at the Music Business Association. We talk to. Continue reading

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AM NEWS BRIEF: T-Mobile Makes Apple Music Data Free • ITunes Disappoints • “Happy Birthday” Battle • Twitter • More

Wednesday 7.29.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE 

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How Haulix is Preventing Albums from Leaking

In this episode of Music Biz Podcast, Alex May talks with James Shotwell of Haulix, a platform for artists to securely share electronic press kits. As the company’s Social Media. Continue reading

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Bitcoin and Music: An Interview with Artist and Composer Zoe Keating

While there are obstacles to its adoption, Bitcoin Blockchain has the potential to revolutionize how music is monetized. Today, in part three of a series, music business scholar and entrepreneur George Howard interviews. Continue reading

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