Priscilla Kim

Twitter Dabbles With Proximity-Based Event Alerts

August 15, 2013

Twitter is testing out a new feature to deliver proximity-based alerts to users. TechCrunch reported a similar "trending box" for TV programs yesterday, and additionally discovered such a format used to notify ... Read More...

Elvis Presley Estate Up for Bids; Sony Among Contenders

Priscilla Kim

August 15, 2013

Elvis Presley and Muhammad Ali's estates owned by Core Media are on a second round of bids as the deadline for the auctions passes. Among the bidders are Sony Corp. and the G2 Investment Group. Sony Music Ent... Read More...

New Study Finds 1 in 5 Use Mobile Phone for Music

Priscilla Kim

August 14, 2013

The latest study released by eMarketer estimates that one in five Americans will listen to music on their mobile phones by the end of this year. Although hardly an astounding statistic given the wide dependance... Read More...

The Pirate Bay Launches PirateBrowser

Priscilla Kim

August 13, 2013

The Pirate Bay has launched PirateBrowser to sidestep anti-piracy measures that prevent people from accessing the Pirate Bay in other countries such as Germay, Italy, Malaysia, and others. Combining Firefox ... Read More...

Katy Perry’s New Single ‘Roar’ a Rip-Off?

Priscilla Kim

August 13, 2013

Rip-off allegations are rampant with the release of Katy Perry's new single "Roar." The self-empowering song has been compared to another self-empowering song, "Brave," by Sara Bareilles. Perhaps mainstream po... Read More...

Executive Shuffles: Live Nation, CBS Radio, Canadian Music Week, Spinefarm, In De Goot…

Priscilla Kim

August 12, 2013

Live Nation has just 'pushed' Ticketmaster President Nathan Hubbard, according to multiple reports. The Wall Street Journal first broke the story; Jared Smith is expected to assume the position. Complete stor... Read More...

Matchbox 20 Uses Geo-Fencing Technology to Track Concert Attendees…

Priscilla Kim

August 12, 2013

Geo-fencing is a technology that uses GPS to define geographical boundaries and allow users to receive notifications when inside or outside the determined area. The latest mobile devices utilize the technolo... Read More...

Arbitron Files Third Lawsuit Against a Broadcast Company This Year…

Priscilla Kim

August 9, 2013

Lawsuits on lawsuits on lawsuits. Either there is a terrible misunderstanding or someone is an outright bully. Arbitron, an international media and marketing research firm, has filed a complaint against yet... Read More...

WillCall Raises $1.2 Million in Latest Funding Round; Set.fm also Raises $500k in Second Round…

Priscilla Kim

August 9, 2013

WillCall, a concert discovery and ticketing app, raised $1.2 million through its latest funding round, bringing the total to $2.1 million. The new funds will enable WillCall to further develop mobile technolog... Read More...

Spotify Partners with Vodafone in the U.K.

Priscilla Kim

August 8, 2013

Spotify has recently partnered with Vodafone in the U.K. to encourage consumers to upgrade their mobile service to Vodafone's upcoming 4G service. Although launching only in the London area, 12 more cities are ... Read More...

Songza Releases Official ‘Club Songza’ for 99 Cents a Week

Priscilla Kim

August 8, 2013

Songza offers users a somewhat amusing way to experience music through expertly curated playlists based on the time of day and mood/activity. Now, the company is introducing the official version of Club Songza,... Read More...

Artist Marina Abramovic and Lady Gaga Make Nude Video for Kickstarter Campaign…

Priscilla Kim

August 8, 2013

Performance artist Marina Abramovic is famous within the avant-garde community for her ways of displaying her nude body for the sake of, well, art. Her newest venture is a Kickstarter project to fund the Marin... Read More...

Can We Sue Our Way to AI Control?

Will the Music Industry Ever Get a Handle on Rightsholder Payouts?

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You Wrote the Music. Who Gets the Value? A Special Interview With One of the Most Influential Figures In Music Publishing

Twitter Dabbles With Proximity-Based Event Alerts

Elvis Presley Estate Up for Bids; Sony Among Contenders

New Study Finds 1 in 5 Use Mobile Phone for Music

The Pirate Bay Launches PirateBrowser

Katy Perry’s New Single ‘Roar’ a Rip-Off?

Executive Shuffles: Live Nation, CBS Radio, Canadian Music Week, Spinefarm, In De Goot…

Matchbox 20 Uses Geo-Fencing Technology to Track Concert Attendees…

Arbitron Files Third Lawsuit Against a Broadcast Company This Year…

WillCall Raises $1.2 Million in Latest Funding Round; Set.fm also Raises $500k in Second Round…

Spotify Partners with Vodafone in the U.K.

Songza Releases Official ‘Club Songza’ for 99 Cents a Week

Artist Marina Abramovic and Lady Gaga Make Nude Video for Kickstarter Campaign…

Author Priscilla Kim