Sirius XM Invests $480 Million In Pandora
The rumors were right about talks between Sirius XM and Pandora, but only late yesterday did the chatter shift from acquisition to investment. This morning Pandora [P] confirmed that U.S. satellite. Continue reading
Anxiety And Depression In The Music Industry
A new study has served to highlight the issue of depression and anxiety in the music business. According to a recent online study, more than 70% of those working in. Continue reading
Taylor Swift’s Full Catalog Now On Spotify, Other Streamers As Apple Music Loses Key Exclusive
Taylor Swift has made her entire music catalog available for the first time on Spotify and other streaming services. After years of Apple-only availability, all five Swift albums can now. Continue reading
FRI. BRIEF: Pandora $480M Investment, Ticketfly Sale • #Midem Day 4 • Q & A w/ Spotify’s Troy Carter • More
Friday 6.9.17 Music Industry News From Around The Web Midem may be on the rise again, but I'm surprised by how many major announcements this week are coming from elsewhere.. Continue reading
Pandora Extends Deadline To Explore Interest Of “A Strategic Investor”
Today was the deadline for Pandora to either secure a buyer or take a $150 million investment from KKR with high interest and difficult terms attached. Now today's deadline has. Continue reading
7 Tips For Maximizing Your Crowdfunding Success
Crowdfunding campaigns that massively surpass their goals are impressive, and something any artist running such a campaign strives for, but achieving this kind of success is no easy task. These. Continue reading
YouTube Takes Down Ariana Grande’s One Love Manchester Benefit Concert On Copyright Grounds
The streaming of Ariana Grande's One Love Manchester concert on the singer's YouTube page was shut down by Warner Music Group and Sony Music Entertainment for copyright infringement, despite the. Continue reading
#Midem Day 3: Blockchain • Copyright Reform • MidemLab • More
Day 3 of international music industry convention Midem 2017 has wrapped with with blockchain, copyright reform, MidemLab and much more all on the agenda as recapped in this post from. Continue reading
Not All Advances Are Created Equal, Here’s Why
For all but the top percentile of musicians trying to make it in the industry, proper budgeting and management of funds are key to avoiding career ruining financial disaster. In. Continue reading
It’s D DAY For Pandora: 4 Stats That Should Scare Investors
Today, June 8th, is the day that Pandora must find a buyer or accept a $150 – $250 million investment under difficult terms. With the clock ticking, concerned investors have. Continue reading
