Tag: SFX (magazine)

5 Reasons Music Compilations Belong On Your Radar

With the increased presence of "mood" playlists on streaming services like Spotify, musical compilations have been becoming more and more popular. These compilations could represent one of the best ways. Continue reading

Guest Post on 07/29/2015 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Al Franken, Apple Inc., bEATPORT, Chief content officer, iTunes, List of online music databases, record label, SFX (magazine), Spotify, Streaming media

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REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review

Significant growth from both Rhapsody and BandsInTown, the founder of Grooveshark is found dead, and we question whether or not music streaming exclusives even matter. This and more in our. Continue reading

Guest Post on 07/25/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Apple Inc., bEATPORT, Brazil, Colombia, Napster, Rhapsody (online music service), SFX (magazine), Spotify, Streaming media, Subscription business model

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Major Executive Shakeup At EDM Giant SFXE

Much like its founder Robert Sillerman, EDM giant SFX Entertainment has been constantly shifting and somewhat volatile since birth. Now, just days before Sillerman is set to take the public. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/23/2015 in Live & Touring | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Apple Inc., Artist, bEATPORT, Disc jockey, Electronic dance music, Electronic music, playlist, SFX (magazine), Spotify, Streaming media

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Beatport Adds Free Embeddable Music Player, Artists To Be Paid For Every Stream

The money that artists make when music is played online is very slowly inching upward. That pace should accelerate when Apple launches, or will after it gets past a controversial. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 06/24/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Apple Inc., Application programming interface, Artist, bEATPORT, Disc jockey, Electronic dance music, SFX (magazine), Soundcloud, Spotify, Streaming media

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Beatport’s New Shows Tab Now Powered By Bandsintown

Beatport has begun displaying Bandsintown-powered concert listings across the platform giving electronic music fans the ability to search and bookmark their favorite shows, and connect to ticket purchasing outlets directly. Continue reading

Nia R Jones on 04/03/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (4)

Tags: Android (operating system), bEATPORT, concert, Disc jockey, Electronic dance music, Electronic music, IOS, Online music store, SFX (magazine), Streaming media

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EDM Giant SFX Reports $350 Million Loss

Robert Sillerman saw vast profits in EDM and said he'd bring those dollars to Wall Street. But as the company's latest financial report shows, despite an impressive list of acquisitions,. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/16/2015 in Live & Touring | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: A State of Trance, depreciation and amortization, Disc jockey, Earnings before interest, Earnings per share, Electronic music, Net income, North America, Pro forma, revenue, SFX (magazine), taxes

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Beatport To Host Exploration Of Electronic Music At SXSW 2015

Beatport is bringing the beats to SXSW by featuring guest DJs and facilitating panel discussions exploring the many aspects of electronic music that have engaged and excited fans around the. Continue reading

Nia R Jones on 03/10/2015 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Apple Inc., bEATPORT, Disc jockey, Electronic dance music, Electronic music, iTunes, music industry, SFX (magazine), Spotify, Streaming media

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SFX Stock Plunges 15% Despite 194% Growth

One of the world's largest producers of EDM events and online content, SFX Entertainment (NASDAQ: SFXE) reported quarterly financial results today and Wall Street reacted badly. Revenue, thanks mostly to major festival. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 11/14/2014 in Live & Touring | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Apple Inc., bEATPORT, Deep house, Digital audio, Dubstep, Electronic dance music, Electronic music, Listn, Mike Schmidt, SFX (magazine)

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