Dylan Smith

Fortnite Owner Epic Games Raises $1 Billion at $28.7 Billion Equity Valuation

April 13, 2021

Fortnite owner Epic Games revealed today that it had completed a $1 billion funding round at a nearly $30 billion equity valuation. Fortnite owner Epic Games has completed a $1 billion funding round – includi... Read More...

YouTube Is One of the Only Social Media Platforms to Show Growth Since 2019

Dylan Smith

April 12, 2021

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Photo Credit: Christian Wiediger YouTube is one of the only social-media platforms that managed to expand its market presence as a share of adult users in the United States between 2019 and 2021, according to... Read More...

After Distributing $400,000 to Songwriters, the Songwriter Fund Is Reopening Applications

Dylan Smith

April 12, 2021

After distributing $400,000 worth of one-time relief payments to songwriters, the SONA- and Sony Music Publishing-backed Songwriter Fund is officially preparing to reopen the application process. The quick-a... Read More...

South Korean Lawmakers Face Criticism Over ‘Unrealistic and Unfair’ BTS Military-Deferment Terms

Dylan Smith

April 12, 2021

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Photo Credit: I Dare U JK / CC by 3.0 The Korea Music Content Association (KMCA) has filed a formal complaint over the “unfair” military-service deferment that K-pop sensation BTS received in 2020’s final mon... Read More...

Sony Music Dismisses Top Executive Over Harassment, Bullying Charges

Dylan Smith

April 12, 2021

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Sony Music has dismissed a top executive over harassment and bullying allegations levied against him by team members. The Sydney Morning Herald first reported on the dismissal of BMG veteran Tony Glover, who... Read More...

Lil Nas X’s Nike-Branded ‘Satan Shoes’ Selling for $4,000+ on eBay

Dylan Smith

April 9, 2021

Some sneakerheads are shelling out thousands for the Lil Nas X "Satan Shoes" on Ebay. The Nike-branded “Satan Shoes” that Lil Nas X released late last month are now fetching upwards of $4,000 per pa... Read More...

The Hollywood Bowl Is Officially Reopening for the Summer

Dylan Smith

April 9, 2021

Photo Credit: Ricardo Diaz Los Angeles’s famed Hollywood Bowl is officially set to reopen this summer, venue higher-ups have announced. In addition to unveiling the promising news in a series of tweets – fan... Read More...

Another $1 Billion Drops On the Music Industry’s Head: CTM + Outlander Unveil Massive Publishing, Master Rights Investment

Dylan Smith

April 8, 2021

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Netherlands-based music publisher and digital-distribution platform CTM Entertainment has partnered with Dallas-based investment firm The Outlander Fund to invest $1 billion in music IP. The André de Raaff-f... Read More...

Latest Industry Gigs: SoundCloud, ADA Worldwide, [PIAS], Prescription Songs, More

Dylan Smith

April 8, 2021

Music industry veteran Eliah Seton, who will begin as SoundCloud's president in May. Photo Credit: SoundCloud Here’s a recap of recent executive shuffles — including both hirings and in-house promotions — fro... Read More...

Kesha’s Bitter 7-Year Legal Battle With Dr. Luke Takes Another Turn

Dylan Smith

April 8, 2021

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The years-running courtroom confrontation between Dr. Luke and Kesha has taken another turn ahead of its expected fall trial date, as the “Tik Tok” singer and songwriter has officially invoked New York’s rece... Read More...

Activists, Musicians Call on Spotify to Abandon “Terrifying Patent” for Voice-Based Recommendations

Dylan Smith

April 8, 2021

A collection of activists and musicians has officially called on Spotify to abandon a “terrifying patent” that it secured in January, designed to analyze listeners’ voices as well as background noises and rec... Read More...

Spotify Debuts Its Long-Rumored “Hey Spotify” Wake Word For Hands-Free Music Selection

Dylan Smith

April 7, 2021

Spotify users can now select music with their voice. Photo Credit: Alexander Shatov Spotify has officially debuted its long-rumored “Hey Spotify” wake word for listeners on mobile devices. The feature, which... Read More...

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Fortnite Owner Epic Games Raises $1 Billion at $28.7 Billion Equity Valuation

South Korean Lawmakers Face Criticism Over ‘Unrealistic and Unfair’ BTS Military-Deferment Terms

Sony Music Dismisses Top Executive Over Harassment, Bullying Charges

Lil Nas X’s Nike-Branded ‘Satan Shoes’ Selling for $4,000+ on eBay

The Hollywood Bowl Is Officially Reopening for the Summer

Another $1 Billion Drops On the Music Industry’s Head: CTM + Outlander Unveil Massive Publishing, Master Rights Investment

Latest Industry Gigs: SoundCloud, ADA Worldwide, [PIAS], Prescription Songs, More

Kesha’s Bitter 7-Year Legal Battle With Dr. Luke Takes Another Turn

Activists, Musicians Call on Spotify to Abandon “Terrifying Patent” for Voice-Based Recommendations

Spotify Debuts Its Long-Rumored “Hey Spotify” Wake Word For Hands-Free Music Selection

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