Patreon Just Raised $60M, Now YouTube Is Gunning For It with Fan ‘Sponsorships
Patreon announced yesterday that it had raised an additional $60 Million to expand its fan-to-creator patronage site. Now Google's YouTube is gunning for the startup, which has become a popular. Continue reading
LiveXLive Acquires Slacker Radio For $50 Million, Names Revolt TV’s Andy Schon President
Live concert streamer LiveXLive has acquired music streamer Slacker Radio and named Revolt TV co-founder Andy Schon as president. The merged companies create a potentially competitive streaming music service that. Continue reading
Ahead Of Today’s iPhone 8 Announcement, Apple Music Finally Gains Traction With iOS Users
We'll be covering today's iPhone 8 announcement live on Twitter, in part because there are several interesting music related announcement rumors that we're hearing about Apple Music and iTunes. Whatever is. Continue reading
Last Week In Music Commentary
Music industry commentators this week shared their thoughts and opinions on Spotify's decision that streaming does not equal reproduction/distribution, the Recording Academy's annoyance at the failure of grammy winners to. Continue reading
Merlin Has Paid Out $1 BILLION To Indie Labels
Merlin, the global digital music rights agency for 20,000 indie labels and distributors from 53 countries, has announced its billionth dollar in distributions, since launching in May of 2008. With. Continue reading
How To Download Your Original SoundCloud Files – From The Better To Be Safe Than Sorry Dept.
While no one is sure what SoundCloud's future looks like, it's clear that the company is still facing some serious issues, leaving many concerned about the future of any original. Continue reading
THU. BRIEF: UMG, MTV ‘Despacito’ Dispute • Snapchat Crowd Surfs • Apple Music’s New ‘Up Next’ • Paradigm Invades Canada • More
Thursday 7.18.17 Music Business News From Around The Web Dear MTV, there's video site called YouTube. When a music video is a BIG hit there, pay attention. Updated continuously under. Continue reading
WED. BRIEF: TBG Revists $1B Spotify Bond • Sprinrilla Says No To RIAA • Apple’s $1B TV Play • Dodeka • More
Wednesday 8.16.17 Music Business News From Around The Web Spotify's path to an IPO still has many hurdles ahead, thanks in part to its large number of stakeholders. Updated continuously. Continue reading
Streaming Music Is Getting A Boost From Amazon Echo, Google Home Smart Speakers
If you can say, they can play it. The convenience of listening to music on smart speakers like Google Home, Amazon Echo vand soon the Apple HomePod are poised to. Continue reading
