Are The Record Labels Of The Future Already Here?
As advancements in technology continues to shift the music business landscape, the role of record labels has become uncertain. Here Cherie Hu examines what future record labels might look like,. Continue reading
Grooveshark’s Sam Tarantino: How One Music-Tech Shark Got His “Groove” Back
After the death of his co-founder and a company ending lawsuit, things were looking bleak for Grooveshark originator Sam Tarantino. Here he discusses how he came back from the lowest. Continue reading
REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review
In this edition of our look back through the past seven days of industry news, we examine SFX's continued action against Robert Sillerman, Pandora and Shazam's additions to their respective. Continue reading
Spotify Loses Two Top Execs: Deezer Nabs Riad Hawa, Early Hire Jonathan Forster Also Exits
Deezer has hired away Spotify exec Riad Hawa to expand its music hardware partnerships. Sales VP Jonathan Forster, one of Spotify's first dozen staffers and a close associate of CEO Daniel EK, is. Continue reading
iHeartMedia Confirms January Launch Of 2 New Streaming Music Services, Multiple Label Deals
iHeartMedia has confirmed yesterday's reports that it will launch to new streaming music services early next year. The broadcast radio giant joins a crowded sector, but could help drive mainstream. Continue reading
In Japan, Music Business Changes Very Slowly
A recent look at some overseas music industry numbers in Japan has revealed streaming's continued growth, and that physical sales, while still dropping, are slower to decline there. Additionally, and unlike the US, ringtones. Continue reading
Recording Industry Claims Keeping Copyright Terms At Life Plus 50, Instead Of Life Plus 70 Too Expensive
Although one would expect record labels to be happy that the TPP includes a provision extending the life of minimum copyright at the expense of the listening public, it seems. Continue reading
How We Got The New Shannon Curtis Record On The Charts
Here the producer for the latest Shannon Curtis record demonstrates how a completely DIY artist was able to get their album on Nielsen SoundScan's charts, and how you can do. Continue reading
