SoundCloud Cash Crunch Continues, 40% Of Valuation Fire-Sale Seen Likely [NEW REPORT]
New reports confirm what we've been reporting for several months: SoundCloud needs a lot of cash or it needs a buyer; and it needs one of them fast. So far,. Continue reading
This Week In Music Commentary
Commentators in the music industry this week shared their thoughts on why life is too short for one genre of music, why music needs a version of 'Snapchat Stories', and. Continue reading
How One Artist Got Millions Of Spotify Streams Without Being Signed
As an unsigned artist, you may be struggling to work past the <1000 play count on Spotify. Luckily there's plenty you can do to grow your following on the streaming. Continue reading
Join 3700+ Songwriters: SIGN THIS PETITION NOW To Stop Big Tech From Lowering Royalty Rates
The National Music Publishers' Association (NMPA), which represents U.S. music publishers and their songwriters, along with the Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) are facing off against Google, Apple, Amazon, Spotify. Continue reading
This Week In Music Commentary
Commentators from within the music industry this week weighed in on what it's like to be a high profile music supervisor, what it takes to blend music and tech, and. Continue reading
Snapchat Stock Surges 50% On Market Debut, Even As User Growth Shifts To The Less Desirable 45+ Demo
Shares of Snapchat's parent company SNAP opened for trading at $24 on Wednesday, up 41% from the IPO price of $17. The stock continued to climb throughout the day reaching. Continue reading
Promoter Live Nation Is Now Also The Biggest, Baddest Music Management Company In The World
The globe's biggest concert promoter is now also the globe's biggest management company, according to an SEC filing. It's news that send shivers down the spines of booking agents (and. Continue reading
Music Streaming Subscriptions Are Still Stuck In Early Adopter Niche [CHART]
2015 was a big year for streaming music but it was a bigger deal for streaming video, generating $16 billion in revenue compared to $4.5 billion for streaming music, reports. Continue reading
Four Companies Could Buy Spotify And None Are U.S. Based, Says Mark Mulligan
According to multiple reports, Spotify will delay its IPO until at least 2018. That's an expensive choice, thanks to a $1 billion loan with an escalating interest rate. But there. Continue reading
