THU. BRIEF: Apple Music Scores Britney Spears Exclusive • WMG Up 14% • Daytrotter Founder Resigns • More

THURSDAY 8.4.16 Music Business News From Around The Web  Is Apple doubling down on exclusives, in part to prove that it doesn't need Jay Z?  Updated continuously under our More News tab

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Spin Doctor’s Chris Barron Talks Getting Started In The Industry, Hookist Songwriting Event [INTERVIEW]

In this Music Consultant interview with Chris Barron, the singer/songwriter and Spin Doctors' frontman talks about his work with the Grammy-nominated band, how he got his start in the industry, and. Continue reading

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FREE WEBINAR TUES. – Pop, Country, Dance, Hip-Hop Fans Examined

Learn topline results from the new study "Music Genres: How Different Fans Consume Music” tomorrow, August 2, from 2-3 PM EST. LOOP (Lots of Online People), the power behind the new. Continue reading

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Former AEG Chief Randy Phillips To Lead SFX Turnaround

Troubled EDM conglomerate SFX will get much needed new leadership when it exits bankruptcy, according to multiple sources.  Former AEG chief Randy Phillips is reportedly the choice of SFX creditors. Continue reading

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Why I’ll Never Be A Ghost Producer And How They’re Killing EDM

A heavily contested practice in the EDM community, ghost producing is argued by some to enable obscure producers to earn income and advance their industry notoriety, but the reality is that they. Continue reading

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AM BRIEF: SFX Nears New Plan, CEO • Vevo Nears WMG Deal, Paid Service • Guevara Near Death, Gets New CEO • More

TUESDAY 7.26.16 Music Business News From Around The Web  Could SFX come back from the dead? They've reportedly found a CEO that might pull it off. Updated continuously under our More. Continue reading

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Could Beatport Save SFX? Bankrupt Co. Decides Not To Sell EDM Store Because It’s So Damn Successful

In a bid to raise much need cash, a bankrupt SFX first put EDM music service Beatport up for sale. Then they postponed the sale and gutted Beatport staff and. Continue reading

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Warner Music No Longer Selling To Small Record Stores

As if they didn't already have it bad enough, mom and pop music shops have been dealt yet another blow with the news that Warner Music will no longer allow. Continue reading

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Bankrupt SFX Ended Month $5.5 Million Richer Than It Started It

Late last week, SFX filed its monthly operating report for with the US Bankruptcy Court, alongside a request to increase the cash bonuses it was using to retain key employees,. Continue reading

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Musicians Need To Tour Like A ’90s Band

In this article we look at the life of an up-and-coming band in an era before Spotify and YouTube, and why the practice of perfecting one's touring chops which was utilized by. Continue reading

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