Prince Calls Record Contracts “Slavery,” Says Jay Z Is Building a “One Stop Shop For Artists”
Prince shared his candid opinions of the music industry during a wide ranging sit down with 10 black journalists at his Paisley Park studios on Saturday night. Here are some. Continue reading
Music Publishing News Roundup 8.10.15: Kobalt’s AMRA Makes Apple Deal, Apple Music Extends AU Free Trial
Kobalt’s collection society AMRA has entered a deal with Apple Music in the form of its first worldwide digital licensing deal. AMRA, which represents more than 500 independent publishing companies, will. Continue reading
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y & Indie Music
This week we have a list of music blogs that genuinely want to hear your music, advice on some unlikely revenue sources, and tips for musicians on how to kill. Continue reading
REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review
3 standout apps from SXSW V2V, SoundExchange passes $3 billion in payments to artists/labels, and Universal Music aspires to become a film studio. This and more as we rewind through. Continue reading
The Music Industry’s Sleeping Giant
Whether or not streaming is profitable for artists, it has made the process of getting music from its source to its audience remarkably streamlined over the past few years. This. Continue reading