Samsung Milk Music Shuts Down Today, Users Encouraged To Transition To Slacker

Milk Music, the on again off again attempt by Samsung, one of the world's biggest cell phone manufacturers to launch a music service, is shutting down today. One beneficiary of Milk's. Continue reading

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Obama’s Hit Playlist And Using Music To Cope With Politics

Dealing with global events can be mentally and emotionally taxing for anyone, but particularly so when you're the president of the United States. Here we look at Obama's top playlists,. Continue reading

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DOJ’s Discordant Decision: A Look At The Ruling And Its Repercussions

On Friday, a federal judge ruled in favor of BMI in its fight with the DoJ over 100% licensing. This piece from attorney Erin M. Jacabson looks the history of PROs,. Continue reading

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Facebook Organic Reach Is DEAD (Here’s What You Can Do About It)

Although general social media overcrowding and the monetization of Facebook engagement means that organic reach on the site is effectively no more, artists need not despair. In this article we. Continue reading

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Like Access Industries, Liberty Media Is Building A Full Stack Music Company

By definition a full stack company offers "a complete, end-to-end product or service that bypasses incumbents and other competitors."  Access Industries is clearly creating one for music. It owns Warner. Continue reading

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A Pandora Listener, Facebook Like And Twitter Follower All Walk Into A Bar – The Impact Of Pandora Artist Stations

Although some may be quick to dismiss Pandora as simply another streaming platform, some recent numbers show that many of Pandora's top artists have more station followers and better, more. Continue reading

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WED. BRIEFING: Apple’s Big Day – What To Expect, How To Watch • Labels vs Headphones • Pandora • Shep Gordon • More

Wednesday 9.7.16 Music Business News From Around The Web  Apple's Big Day: Will headphones disappear?  Will we get a real look at the new Apple Music? Updated continuously under our More. Continue reading

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WED. BRIEFING: Apple’s Beats Beats Monster Suit • BMG Earnings Rise • CMJ Resurfaces • Twitter Pays For Videos • More

Wednesday 8.31.16 Music Business News From Around The Web  Judge declares Jimmy and Dre are standup guys and get to keep all the money that Apple gave them. Updated continuously. Continue reading

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The Time For A Copyright Small Claims Court Is Now

While major stars like Robin Thicke and Zeppelin can afford to combat massive lawsuits, the average artist may have a tough time footing the bill for a bitter and protracted court. Continue reading

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THU. BRIEF Frank Ocean Fallout • “Blurred Lines” Part II • Metallica Goes Old School • More

Thursday 8.25.16 Music Business News From Around The Web  Tired of hearing about Frank Ocean. vs. Big Label?  This story is far from over Updated continuously under our More News tab

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