Spotify Nabs SoundBetter; Vevo Hits 10; Will Music Biz Split From California?
Spotify acquires SoundBetter, a music production marketplace — techcrunch.com
Spotify acquires SoundBetter, a music production marketplace — techcrunch.com
Spotify took another step in its efforts to build out services for artists to help diversify itself away from a business model predicated on paying music streaming royalties to labels.
The Music Biz Will Split From California If The New ‘Gig Law’ Sticks, Warn Artist and Label Groups — www.forbes.com
The music biz will check out of the Hotel California if Gov. Newsom signs the controversial “gig economy” bill, warn music industry groups who say they hit a wall in negotiations with the musicians’ union.
Vevo celebrates 10-year anniversary, reports 300% growth in daily views over past 5 years — www.musicbusinessworldwide.com
Vevo’s current daily viewing patterns average over 800 million views
Live After Death: Inside Music’s Booming New Hologram Touring Industry — www.rollingstone.com
With specters of Frank Zappa and Roy Orbison attracting respectable audiences, are holograms truly music’s final frontier?
The Future of Vertical in Music Videos and Even Live Gigs — musebycl.io
How vert can save the video star.
Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit Announce Free Capitol Theatre Live Stream — www.jambase.com
A free live stream of Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit’s Saturday night concert at The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, New York is available.
Tim Ryan debuts ‘album’ on Spotify to pitch 2020 platform — thehill.com
White House hopeful Rep. Tim Ryan (D-Ohio) “dropped an album” Wednesday, outlining platform on issues ranging from health care to climate change and gun control.
The Mechanics of Sync Licensing: How Music Synchronization Works — soundcharts.com
From “Lust For Life” playing over the iconic Trainspotting opening scene to “that song from the Pepsi commercial” that you can’t get out of your head — music naturally finds its way into all other types of content.
Carnegie Library music-streaming platform STACKS accepting next round of submissions — www.pghcitypaper.com
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s exclusive digital music platform, STACKS, is searching for the next round of musicians to be featured in its collection.
Spotify Chief Accounting Officer Luca Baratta to Resign — www.billboard.com
Luca Baratta will resign his position as Spotify’s Chief Accounting Officer.
Who Wants To Watch Radio? — jacobsmedia.com
The next big thing? Radio on TV.
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