Jimmy Iovine On Apple Music, Taylor Swift, Jay Z, Zane Lowe, Napster
In a new interview, Apple Music executive Jimmy Iovine shares stories about tempting Zane Lowe to leave the BBC, facing the wrath of Taylor Swift, Jay Z and the inner workings. Continue reading
The Music Industry’s Sleeping Giant
Whether or not streaming is profitable for artists, it has made the process of getting music from its source to its audience remarkably streamlined over the past few years. This. Continue reading
Taylor Swift’s Streaming Rant Nearly Identical To Garth Brooks’ Used CD Rant
Is history repeating itself? The concerns expressed by Taylor Swift regarding Apple Music's streaming practices seem to bear a striking resemblance to statements made by Garth Brooks during a time. Continue reading
MusicThinkTank Weekly Recap: Getting Access To Anyone • Your To Do List • Taylor Swift vs. YouTube
This week on MusicThinkTank we look at how to write an email that will get you access to anyone, gaining control of your to do list, and why Taylor Swift. Continue reading
Apple Music Streams Just 4% Of Spotify’s, Says Indie Distributor
Since Apple isn't sharing and any stats provided during a 90 day free trial would be suspect, we have no real idea how well Apple Music is doing. Tim Cook. Continue reading
Apple Music Passes 10 Million Users In Less Than 1 Month And That Stat Means NOTHING
The success or failure of Apple Music will signal both the speed at which consumers are shifting to paid music subscriptions, and the fate of its competitors. Tim Cook has. Continue reading
Indies Outpace Majors, Retain #1 Mark Share
From A2IM: In the issue dated July 25, 2015, Billboard reported mid-year market share numbers – Indies continue to be #1 based on copyright ownership, the only appropriate market share. Continue reading
Bitcoin Can’t Save The Music Industry If The Music Industry Continues To Resist Transparency
Yesterday music business scholar and entrepreneur George Howard laid out the basics of what Bitcoin Blockchain is and how it could save the music industry. Today, in Part Two of this must read series he. Continue reading
