Soundation will use the funds to expand its browser-based producer platform — potentially democratizing music creation.
With a fresh $500,000, Soundation is now stepping up their mission to further democrati... Read More...
This is getting more and more complicated every year. According to just-released survey data, the 'average American' is consuming media across an ever-increasing selection of screens, devices, and in-dash di... Read More...
Spotify executive Troy Carter, an open critic of the company's 'Hateful Conduct and Hate Content’ Policy
It now looks like Spotify is preparing to quietly reverse its controversial 'Hate Conduct Policy,' starting with rapper XXXTentacion.
Spotify's moral cr... Read More...
Spotify is now releasing a string of music industry courses called 'The Game Plan.'
Spotify's had a rocky relationship with artists over the years, though maybe this will help the hearts-and-minds campaign.
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Senator Ron Wyden (D-Oregon) (photo: New America CC 2.0)
A totally different pre-1972 'oldies' copyright protection bill has emerged in the U.S. Senate. That could create complications for the Music Moderniz... Read More...
Photo Credit: Rankin (PRNewsfoto/Universal Music Group)
After David Massey’s exit, Island Records names Darcus Beese as its the new President. Parent company Universal Music Group made it official.
Beese will take over Massey’s role, who's heading to Sony ... Read More...
Merlin turns 10 — and expands its employee base to 21.
Not bad: Merlin started 10 years ago with three employees and a mission to better represent indies in high-stakes negotiations. Now, countless deals la... Read More...
The storied Tower Records building on Sunset Blvd. in Los Angeles could be getting demolished — thanks to the situation surrounding Gibson Guitar's bankruptcy.
Tower Records has been out of business for more... Read More...
Ironically enough, Vevo’s announcement comes right as Google doubles down on its (yet to roll out) music streaming service, YouTube Music.
Vevo has announced that it will give up plans to build its own music video platform. The company will shut down its m... Read More...
The American Association of Independent Music, also known as A2IM, has opened voting for three slots on its Board of Directors.
Voting officially opened this week, with a voting deadline of June 12th.
The... Read More...
Recording Academy/Grammys President Neil Portnow
Recording Academy chairman and president Neil Portnow is in broiling water once again — this time for diverting funds. But are these just accusations from a d... Read More...
Most people in South Korea prefer streaming their favorite music through YouTube — hands down.
A new study from the Korea Internet Corporations Association, an internet business body, has found that fans prefer streaming their favorite music on YouTube. By... Read More...
