RIP Mick Farren…
Counter-culture icon, musician, journalist, and author Mick Farren passed away Saturday night at the age of 69 when he collapsed on stage during a performance with his band The Deviants at the Atomic Sunshine F... Read More...
BandMate: A Personalized Music Events Calendar for the iPhone
A new app for iOS called BandMate heralds itself as "A Personalized Music Events Calendar for the iPhone."
It basically helps users find live music events around their area made possible by an algorithmic dete... Read More...
Clear Channel Signs Another Direct Deal With Indie Label
Clear Channel Media & Entertainment signed yet another direct deal with an indie music label - this round with Innovative Leisure. The label's artists, such as Rhye, Classixx, and Nosaj Thing, will receive ... Read More...
New iOS App Calls Itself the “Snapchat For Music”
A new music messaging app called Rithm was recently released and describes itself as the "Snapchat for music."
Users basically send songs to friends (for free) and have the option to attach dancing avatars to ... Read More...
Clear Channel Launches iHeartRadio Talk
iHeartRadio is venturing into the realm of talk radio with the new iHeartRadio Talk. Along with featuring top talk personalities such as Ryan Seacrest, Jimmy Kimmel, and Rush Limbaugh, users will also be able t... Read More...
Over 100 Musicians Sign Amnesty International Letter in Support of Pussy Riot’s Release
Paul McCartney, Adele, U2, and many others signed an Amnesty International Letter showing support for two members of Pussy Riot, a Russian feminist punk rock protest group, currently imprisoned for hooliganism.... Read More...
UMG and Russell Simmons to Launch All Def Music; YouTube-Focused Label…
Universal Music Group has entered a partnership with Russell Simmons, Brian Robbins, and Steve Rifkind to launch All Def Music, the first label to exclusively sign, develop, and promote artists on YouTube.
A... Read More...
Rdio and Live Nation Partner Up
Music subscription service Rdio has partnered with concert promoter Live Nation to provide audio streaming at LiveNation.com.
Those shopping for tickets on livenation.com will have the opportunity to simulta... Read More...
Townsquare Partners With Multiple Online Properties
Townsquare Media Group currently owns 241 radio stations across the country and a number of music and entertainment websites, including last June's acquisitions of AOL's online properties.
Adding onto that l... Read More...
Upcoming Music Festivals This Weekend…
The last weekend of July is already nearing us and if you've been putting off attending a music festival while the weather permits, you only have a few more weekends before the leaves start changing color. No p... Read More...
Coub Raises $1 Million to Develop Animated gif-Style Music Videos…
Coub, a website that lets users make looped music videos much like animated gifs, has raised $1 million from VCs Brothers Ventures and Phenomen Ventures. The extra capital will help further develop the website... Read More...
Executive Shuffles: Epic Records, SoundExchange, BMG Chrysalis, Universal Music
The latest in comings and goings…
Epic Records underwent a few changes in staffing today: SVP promotion Jacqueline Saturn and VP pop promotion Marni Halpern officially departed. Todd Glassman was appointed e... Read More...
