Tag: Electronic music

Beatport, SFXE “Unable” To Pay Artists, Labels As Stock Deadline, $100 Million Lawsuit Loom

Beatport looked like a success story creating a leading online hub for electronic dance music and culture. Now its caught in the crossfire, as parent company SFXE struggles to overcome. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/05/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Any Artist Can Now Upload Mixes To Beatport, But They’ll Earn Just 5-10% Of Revenue

UPDATED: Beatport has been making some aggressive moves of late, including a partnership to power an EDM channel on Spotify.  Now, Beatport is aiming straight for Soundcloud and allowing anyone. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/31/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (3)
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Major Executive Shakeup At EDM Giant SFXE

Much like its founder Robert Sillerman, EDM giant SFX Entertainment has been constantly shifting and somewhat volatile since birth.  Now, just days before Sillerman is set to take the public. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/23/2015 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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SFX’s Beatport To Power Major EDM Hub on Spotify

Spotify and Beatport today announced a significant partnership.  That means that  a major music streamer is partnering with another significant music streamer.  This sector really is starting to mature.

Bruce Houghton on 07/22/2015 in Music Tech | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Agency Group Buys EDM Boutique Autonomous

Autonomous Music is not autonomous any more. The Agency Group announced that they have acquired Chris Richard's boutique electronic music-focused booking agency and management firm Autonomous Music. 

Bruce Houghton on 07/02/2015 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Music Production: Accessibility, Experimentation in the Bedroom

The digital age has allowed us to explore new heights in how we create music. But have we become so jaded and bombarded with new music that is becomes too. Continue reading

Matt Gibson on 06/03/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Concord Acquires Indie Labels Fearless, Wind-Up

UPDATED:[Read the full official announcement] Concord Bicycle Music continued its buying binge with the acquisition of Fearless Records and Wind-up Records.

Bruce Houghton on 05/06/2015 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Beatport’s New Shows Tab Now Powered By Bandsintown

Beatport has begun displaying Bandsintown-powered concert listings across the platform giving electronic music fans the ability to search and bookmark their favorite shows, and connect to ticket purchasing outlets directly. Continue reading

Nia R Jones on 04/03/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (4)
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Top Classical Music Apps

In the midst of hip-hop, country and EDM, it can be nice to wind down and listen to some relaxing classical music. So, just turn on your smartphone and start. Continue reading

Matt Gibson on 04/01/2015 in Apps, Mobile & SMS | Permalink | Comments (0)
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EDM Giant SFX Reports $350 Million Loss

Robert Sillerman saw vast profits in EDM and said he'd bring those dollars to Wall Street.  But as the company's latest financial report shows, despite an impressive list of acquisitions,. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/16/2015 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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