Katherine McVicker Launches New Booking Agency Music Works International
Music Industry Veteran Katherine McVicker has launched a new booking agency, Music Works International. Based in Reading, Mass, the new agency represents an international roster that includes Dianne Reeves, David. Continue reading
Spotify Reports 73% Revenue Gain, But Losses Continue
Spotify released its 2013 financial report which showed both rapidly growing revenue and significant net losses. Revenue grew 73% from 2012’s €430.3 to €746.9 million or $931 million USD last. Continue reading
OFFICIAL: Uber Links With Spotify For Backseat Music [DETAILS, VIDEO]
[UPDATED] As rumored, Spotfy and Uber have partnered to add a personalized music experience to the popular ride service. The new offering is launching this Friday, November 21 with special promotions. Continue reading
Why The Spotify Uber Partnership Matters More Than You Think
[UPDATE 2] I admit to a bit of surprise when Uber's PR team reached out on Friday with a personal invite to "Please join Uber CEO Travis Kalanick and Special Partner Guest. Continue reading
Spot.IM Gives Social Media Marketing a Facelift
The brainchild of a former TechCrunch Disrupt winner, Spot.IM is demanding the attention of the social media marketing community. Allowing any website to become a social network with two lines of code, the company puts website. Continue reading
UPDATE: Apple To Rebrand Beats Music
UPDATE 3: New reports confirm our initial conclusion: Apple may be rebranding Beats Music as part of a new iTunes music service, but it is not shutting it down. In. Continue reading
Indie Music Takedowns Begin ‘In Days’ As Google Preps YouTube Music Service Launch
(UPDATED) The very public battle between Google and global independent labels fighting for better terms will hit new heights in the coming days with thousands of videos being taken down. Continue reading
How To Run Your Own Social Network: Backplane Opens Lady Gaga’s Platform To All
Though sometimes described in such forms as "Lady Gaga's Backplane," the social networking company is actually an independent entity and Lady Gaga is an investor and shining star. Backplane gradually. Continue reading
WillCall Launches BarTab, Opens Venue Pilot Program In Quest For “End-to-End Solution”
WillCall has grown from a concert discovery app to add ticketing and merch sales plus special offers. Now they're adding WillCall Venue, a new app for venues initially featuring BarTab. Continue reading