Crowdfunding

I’m a Former PledgeMusic Employee. Allow Me to Spill a Few Beans…

May 15, 2019

Not an actual anonymous source. What really happened at PledgeMusic? Here's an email from a former employee, received earlier this week. Last week, PledgeMusic announced its intentions to declare bankruptcy... Read More...

PledgeMusic Cofounder Benji Rogers Quietly Steps Aside at AMLC as Bankruptcy Fallout Continues

Paul Resnikoff

May 14, 2019

PledgeMusic cofounder Benji Rogers left the crowdfunding company before the serious issues started surfacing. But that may not matter. Perhaps foolishly, Rogers opted to return to PledgeMusic as financial i... Read More...

UK Music's Top Boss Pushes for UK Watchdog to Investigate PledgeMusic

PledgeMusic Could Face a Criminal Investigation Over Crowdfunding Fraud

Daniel Sanchez

May 10, 2019

PledgeMusic Cofounder Benji Rogers: Is 'I'm Sorry' Enough? Several days ago, and confirming a report first leaked on Digital Music News, PledgeMusic announced that it would be entering bankruptcy. In a ‘hear... Read More...

PledgeMusic Is Officially Going Bankrupt — Cofounder Benji Rogers Says “I’m Sorry”

Paul Resnikoff

May 8, 2019

PledgeMusic didn't find a last-minute buyer and has confirmed its intentions to enter bankruptcy. Bad news for anyone involved with PledgeMusic. Earlier this week, Digital Music News leaked a pre-liquidat... Read More...

Game Over for PledgeMusic — Leaked E-mail Reveals Pre-Liquidation Fire Sale Set to Begin

Daniel Sanchez

May 3, 2019

A leaked e-mail has revealed that PledgeMusic has laid off its staff and won’t ever pay back artists. So, how did it come to this? For nearly a year, failed British crowdfunding platform PledgeMusic has p... Read More...

Michael Jackson’s Nephew Raises $115,000 to Film a New Documentary About His Uncle

Daniel Sanchez

April 3, 2019

Wade Robson, one of Michael Jackson's accusers in Leaving Neverland. The pro-Michael Jackson documentary petition has a fundraising goal of $770,000. In Leaving Neverland, Wade Robson and James Safechuck sha... Read More...

Begging the Public for Help, Iconic Hip-Hop Reporter Dee Barnes Faces Homelessness

Daniel Sanchez

March 29, 2019

Dr. Dre, who brutally attacked Dee Barnes in 1991, leaving her with permanent medical issues. Desperate for help, Dee Barnes’ GoFundMe page has now surpassed its $5,000 goal. Nineteen years ago, Dee Barnes, ... Read More...

Patreon Increases Its Percentage Cut, But Introduces New Tiers and Grandfathers Existing Creators

Ashley King

March 19, 2019

Patreon has become the primary choice for digital content creators to get paid by fans, but the 5% fee has proved untenable for many. The company has been careful about changes to its pricing and fee structu... Read More...

As Pledgemusic Continues to Implode, Co-Founder Benji Rogers Mysterious 'Steps down' from Another Company He Co-Founded

As PledgeMusic Continues to Implode, Cofounder Benji Rogers Suddenly Steps Down from dotBlockChain Media

Daniel Sanchez

March 11, 2019

PledgeMusic continues inching toward its ultimate demise. Meanwhile, company cofounder Benji Rogers is stepping down from another company he started. So, when will PledgeMusic finally pay the money it owes ... Read More...

Queensrÿche Says PledgeMusic Owes Them $70,000 — Oh, and Here’s the Number for PledgeMusic’s Attorney

Paul Resnikoff

March 8, 2019

Queensrÿche's now-defunct PledgeMusic crowdfunding page. The stink surrounding PledgeMusic continues to grow. But at least we have the number for their attorney. How much is PledgeMusic's meltdown costing a... Read More...

Magna Founder & CEO Joshua Sason (photo: Magna Entertainment)

PledgeMusic Majority Shareholder Faces SEC Stock Fraud Charges

Paul Resnikoff

February 20, 2019

Magna Founder & CEO Joshua Sason (photo: Magna Entertainment) The charges are technically unrelated to PledgeMusic — though this isn't a good sign. The U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) has... Read More...

PledgeMusic Delivers a New Non-Statement

PledgeMusic Delivers Another Non-Statement — But Still No Payments

Daniel Sanchez

February 18, 2019

So, when will PledgeMusic finally pay the money it owes artists and fans? Probably never, it seems, as the company takes another step toward closing its doors for good. PledgeMusic has made the same promise... Read More...

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I’m a Former PledgeMusic Employee. Allow Me to Spill a Few Beans…

PledgeMusic Cofounder Benji Rogers Quietly Steps Aside at AMLC as Bankruptcy Fallout Continues

PledgeMusic Could Face a Criminal Investigation Over Crowdfunding Fraud

PledgeMusic Is Officially Going Bankrupt — Cofounder Benji Rogers Says “I’m Sorry”

Game Over for PledgeMusic — Leaked E-mail Reveals Pre-Liquidation Fire Sale Set to Begin

Michael Jackson’s Nephew Raises $115,000 to Film a New Documentary About His Uncle

Begging the Public for Help, Iconic Hip-Hop Reporter Dee Barnes Faces Homelessness

Patreon Increases Its Percentage Cut, But Introduces New Tiers and Grandfathers Existing Creators

As PledgeMusic Continues to Implode, Cofounder Benji Rogers Suddenly Steps Down from dotBlockChain Media

Queensrÿche Says PledgeMusic Owes Them $70,000 — Oh, and Here’s the Number for PledgeMusic’s Attorney

PledgeMusic Majority Shareholder Faces SEC Stock Fraud Charges

PledgeMusic Delivers Another Non-Statement — But Still No Payments