Pink Floyd’s Nick Mason Puts Spotlight On Apple’s Shortcomings, Looks To Spotify To Raise The Bar
In an interview with GQ, Pink Floyd's Nick Mason talks about Apple's failed release of U2's latest album "Songs of Innocence" and the implications it imposed. He was quick to. Continue reading
The Benefits Of Nonprofit Fiscal Sponsorships For Musicians
By Sandy Asirvatham, musician, writer and co-creator of Mobtown Moon, Baltimore’s "wildly eclectic yet consistently compelling" reinterpretation of Pink Floyd’s DARK SIDE OF THE MOON. As DIY musicians we try. Continue reading
Dave Stewart Launching First Artist Bank As “Global Creative Community Bank”
Dave Stewart is an excellent example of a musician not simply adjusting to changing times but taking an active role in those changes. Stewart's latest move is a plan to. Continue reading
What Can Spotify Learn From Netflix and Hulu?
Spotify has been taking a few hits lately. From Thom Yorke to Pink Floyd, a small but growing list of significant artists and smaller labels are speaking out about what. Continue reading
MediaNet CEO Responds To $18M Aimee Mann Lawsuit
Aimee Mann is suing MediaNet for $18M claiming distribution of her music without permission. MediaNet provides licensing and backend services to dozens of major sites including Songza and turntable.fm. Frank Johnson,. Continue reading
Ex-Pandora Staffer, Musician Jonathan Segel Warns Against “Pandora Groupthink”
Jonathan Segel joins the Pandora royalty debate with a unique perspective. In addtion to being in David Lowery's band Camper Van Beethoven, he also worked at Pandora for three years Several. Continue reading
As War Of Words Heats Up, Is Pandora Really Underpaying Artists? [CHART]
This week, musicians from Pink Floyd to David Lowery, have shared thoughtful and impassioned arguments taking Pandora to task for paying artists too little and their campaign to pay even. Continue reading
Creative Music Merch From Talain Rayne & Pink Floyd
As revenue from sales of music continues its ups and downs, music merch only increases in importance. But music merch isn't just about having more stuff to sell. Band-related items. Continue reading
How I Got 96 Album Cover Designs For $145 (and why I’ll never do it again)
Album art is important – it represents you and can become iconic. How many times have you seen Pink Floyd’s Dark Side Of The Moon cover? However, quality graphic design. Continue reading
