Why Trent Reznor Is Wrong About Apple Music
In this piece, Tom Vek takes on Apple product executive Trent Reznor following his comments regarding the future of music consumption, and expresses his feelings that the Nine Inch Nails frontman is. Continue reading
Apple Music: We Won’t Play Free Music “Shell Game… building an audience on the back of the artists” [ANALYSIS]
Apple Music has no intention of "building an audience on the back of the artists" by offering a free ad supported music option, as Spotify does, according to senior exec. Continue reading
Will Beats 1 Radio Kill The Streaming Stars?
The arrival of Beats 1 could spell the return of 'monoculture' and the reunification of the music listening experience, as the focus of listeners shifts from the artists and back to. Continue reading
Despite Lawsuits, Michael Robertson Returns To Take Pandora With New ‘Six Seconds’ App
From Mp3.com to Mp3Tunes, Michael Robertson has never been afraid to take on the music industry; and that's often landed him in court. In fact, lawyers for Universal Music are. Continue reading
Will Apple’s Tastemaker Test Win The Streaming Music Challenge?
Apple made big news last week by hiring one of the music’s best tastemakers, Zane Lowe, the preeminent DJ on BBC Radio 1 who has introduced the world to artists. Continue reading
Apple Is Buying Taylor Swift’s Record Label For $250M [Report], And It’s Not As Crazy As It Sounds
Apple is buying Taylor Swift's record label Big Machine for $250 million. At least that's the report that's surfaced from Hits Daily Double, an old school music industry site that. Continue reading
Music Publishing Weekly Roundup: BMI Publishers Explore Options, Pandora Faces a Setback & Beats to Launch
BMI publishers are exploring their options following last December's rate court ruling stating publishers that withdrew their catalog solely for digital licensing on Jan. 1, 2013 are no longer part of any licensing deals. Continue reading
A Look At The Team Curating Beats Music
New music subscription service Beats Music says that when it launches on January 21st, it will revolutionize the listening experience through expert curation. And while it's inevitable that Beats Music. Continue reading
