RIAA Trashes Its Legacy As 1st Amendment Supporter, Cheers On Global Internet Censorship [Op-Ed]

Although the RIAA used to function as a major force in safeguarding free speech and the First Amendment,  the organization has of late taken a different direction, and become noticeably. Continue reading

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Apple Music Finally Adds Playlist Sharing In iOS 11 Beta

While there are no signs that the much needed redesign of Apple Music is underway, Apple's new operating system, iOS 11 Beta, includes a feature that allows users to share. Continue reading

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New Definition Of “A BIG Hit” Is 2 Billions Streams

While it seems only yesterday that 100 million views streams was knocking our socks off, time's rapid march has left those days in dust. Currently,  a billion views has come. Continue reading

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Radio Still Has A Wider Weekly Reach Than Smartphones, TV [CHART]

With all of the press and meteoric growth of streaming, it easy to discount radio.  But for shear monthly reach, nothing beats it., as this chart shows.

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4 Issues That Could Destroy Your Budding Band

While being in a band is dream that many have, its realization can often be dashed right out of the gate, even when things seem promising at first.  Here we. Continue reading

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Feds Charge Fyre Festival Organizer With Fraud

Billy McFarland, the music tech entrepreneur behind the failed Fyre Festival, was arrested at his home on Friday and charged with one count of wire fraud. According to the New. Continue reading

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THU. BRIEF: Apple Music Adds Social, Fender Playlists • RIAA, MPAA “Fake Twitter Feud” • Lisnr Audio Tickets • More

THURSDAY 7.6.17 Music Business News From Around The Web It's strange to see how slowly Apple Music innovates compared to Spotify.  Updated continuously under our More News tab

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How To Get People To Follow Your Spotify Playlists

After spending many laborious hours crafting the perfect Spotify playlist, it can be understandably disappointing to discover next to no one one is following. Rather than let all that careful. Continue reading

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Deezer’s Acquisition Of SoundCloud Could Transform It’s Market Narrative [Mark Mulligan]

France based music streamer Deezer has reportedly emerged as the frontrunner in the race to buy SoundCloud thanks the deep pockets of it's billionaire owner.  If a sale is completed,. Continue reading

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Top 4 Music Business Stories You Missed Over The Long Holiday Weekend

Even as you dig out from under the deluge of emails that accumulated after you split early on Friday and attempted to stay off your phone over this rare four. Continue reading

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