Why Indie Label Mom+Pop Has Had Think, Act Globally And Locally
Thaddeus Rudd of Mom+Pop records discusses why his label has had to learn to act both globally AND locally over the past nine years, developing artist careers both locally here. Continue reading
Sony Merges The Orchard and Red Essentials
Sony Music's two independent artist and label services firms in the UK – The Orchard and Red Essentials – are merging. Could Sony Music, now under new leadership, be planning. Continue reading
Napster Makes 20 Million Indie Tracks, Playlists Available In Japan With Rakuten Partnership
Napster has partnered with Rakuten to enhance the Japanese internet service provider's on-demand music streaming service. Starting today, Napster will deliver song playback and curated playlists to Rakuten Music, with. Continue reading
AM BRIEF: L.A. Reid Pulls Out Of MIDEM Keynote • Napster To Japan • New Boards: BMI, TJ Martell • More
Thursday 6.1.17 Music Business News From Around The Web It's not quite James Comey before Congress, but many in the biz were betting/hoping that L.A. Reid was still arrogant enough. Continue reading
Spotify Now Important As Facebook For Musicians
[UPDATED] More than just a place for fans to listen to music, Spotify also fills an important social media niche, allowing fans to interact with and stay updated on an. Continue reading
Sub Pop, The Label Brought Us Nirvana And Started A Movement [INTERVIEW]
Here the people at SoundExchange speak with Jonathan Poneman, co-founder of legendary independent label Sub Pop, a label known for acts like The Postal Service, as well as for helping. Continue reading
Does Pandora Have A “Fake Listener” Problem?
By some estimates, more than two-thirds of listening on Pandora occurs at home or the office. So more than some music streamers, Pandora may suffer from “empty room syndrome.” In. Continue reading
The Metadata Race: A Contest That Record Labels Can Win
It's no industry secret that metadata, or more importantly a lack thereof, can negatively impact revenue when information gets lost in music's journey from creator to consumer. Here we look. Continue reading
Pitchfork President Chris Kaskie Exits After 14 Years
Pitchfork president Chris Kaskie will be leaving the Conde-Nast owned music media company after 14 years. He posted a handwritten memo to staff on Twitter. "I joined you at the. Continue reading
