Digital Music Distributor Symphonic Scores $4 Million Investment From Ballast Point Ventures
Tampa based Symphonic Distribution has secured a $4 million investment from Ballast Point Ventures (BPV). Symphonic will use the investment to add to its sales force, bolster its marketing and. Continue reading
FCC Released Its Net Neutrality Killing Order, Hoping You Were Too Busy Cooking Turkey To Read It
"The FCC is trying to use the Thanksgiving holiday to distract the press and public from its blatant handout to one of the least liked and least competitive industries in. Continue reading
Want To Get Noticed By Spotify’s Curators? Build Your Own Playlist
For indie artists seeking to promote their music, Spotify playlists can be an excellent way to get a new release bubbling to the surface for new listeners, but getting your. Continue reading
Spotify Took K-Pop Global, But Could Do More To Help Other Genres
K-Pop is hardly a niche genre, but until recently, its fans were found primarily in Korea, neighboring Asian countries and Korean immigrants in the US and elsewhere. Spotify, with its. Continue reading
Billionaire Hologram Producer Alki David Responds To Lawsuit By Roy Orbison’s Sons
Our article last week about the heirs of Roy Orbison filing a lawsuit to block what they say is a shakedown by a hologram company owned by Alkiviades David has. Continue reading
Taylor Swift Paddles Outside Streaming To Bridge Value Gap
In an effort to close the value gap, Taylor Swift has taken advantage of her industry position and utilized a variety of techniques in the marketing of her albums, making. Continue reading
Q&A With Downtown Records Noah Jackson
In this interview Noah Jackson, content and social media strategist at Downtown Records, discusses the importance of artists keeping up with marketing tech, as well as the value of messenger. Continue reading
YouTube’s Lyor Cohen To Keynote Music Biz Convention In Nashville
Often controversial music industry veteran Lyor Cohen, the Global Head of Music at YouTube and Founder of music content company 300, will keynote the Music Business Association’s Music Biz 2018 conference at the. Continue reading