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By the Time You Read This Article, iHeartRadio Will Probably Be Bankrupt

March 6, 2018

Forbearance Agreement filed by iHeartmedia, Inc., owner of iHeartradio, with the Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) on Monday, March 5th. iHeartRadio owner iHeartMedia, Inc. is frantically attempting ... Read More...

Genius Raises $15 Million: “Our Mission Is to Become the #1 Brand In Music”

Daniel Sanchez

March 6, 2018

Following a successful sold-out concert, a popular art exhibition, and $15 million in funding, what’s next for Genius? Genius, the platform providing fans with the context behind song lyrics, has just announ... Read More...

Pop Singer Turns a Single Hit Into a $1 Million Investment

Daniel Sanchez

February 22, 2018

With the success of 'Birthday Girl,' Starshell has turned a hit single into a website where teens can discuss mental health problems. Now, she's got funding for it. So, what do you when your song becomes a ... Read More...

Lino, A Blockchain-Powered YouTube Competitor, Raises $20 Million

Daniel Sanchez

February 6, 2018

Will blockchain technology finally enable artists to earn the right amount for their content? YouTube competitor Lino believes so. Late last year, The Times published a report that set off a firestorm. The... Read More...

Songtradr Secures $4 Million to Bring the Synch Space to Its Knees

Marsha Silva

January 28, 2018

Songtradr just finalized a $4 million round to revolutionize the synch music marketplace. If you're an old school 'synch agent,' you probably hate this company. Everyone else is benefiting from a brand-new ... Read More...

Spotlite, The “Next Talent Incubator,” Earns $10 Million in Funding

Daniel Sanchez

December 18, 2017

If and when the next music superstar emerges, Spotlite will be more than ready to help them take the next step. SoundCloud gave the music industry Chance the Rapper and Post Malone. Musical.ly launched the ca... Read More...

What Is Splice and Why Did It Just Raise $35 Million?

Daniel Sanchez

December 15, 2017

Splice just earned $35 million in funding. But, what is it and why does it matter? Four years after its launch, Splice has paid independent artists $5 million. The company also just scored $35 million in a ... Read More...

Forget SoundCloud, Musical.ly & YouTube: Spotlite Is the Next Talent Incubator

Paul Resnikoff

November 29, 2017

In some senses, future superstars don’t have to be ‘found’ anymore. SoundCloud propelled Post Malone and Kygo; Musical.ly gave us Baby Ariel and Anna Zak. Of course, it’s difficult for one platform to singl... Read More...

Digital Music Distributor Gets $4 Million In Funding — 11 Years After Starting

Paul Resnikoff

November 28, 2017

Symphonic Distribution Offices, Tampa, FL It's the least sexy way to grow a business. But after nearly 11 years of self-financing, Symphonic Distribution has $4 million in funding. Hang around the music tec... Read More...

Google Invests $70 Million to Destroy the Major Label Ecosystem

Daniel Sanchez

November 15, 2017

With a strong financial push from Google, United Masters may do away with record labels entirely. According to Troy Carter, Spotify’s Global Head of Music, the music industry (and especially major labels) ha... Read More...

This Startup Already Knows What You’ll Pay For a Concert Ticket

Daniel Sanchez

November 13, 2017

Somebody already knows what you're willing to pay — and when you're willing to pay it — for your next concert tickets. How much are fans willing to pay for the hottest concert events? Broker Genius says the... Read More...

Need Funding? Then Talk to the Ex-President of Warner Music Group

Need Funding? Then Talk to the Former Chairman of Warner Music Group

Daniel Sanchez

October 31, 2017

Edgar Bronfman Jr.’s venture capital firm will focus on investing in early-stage media companies. Former Warner Music Group President Edgar Bronfman Jr. has started a venture capital firm with longtime inves... Read More...

Working Through the Pandemic: Three Prominent Music Supervisors Discuss the Music Industry’s Way Forward

Social Media Is Transforming Sync — Here’s How I’m Scoring Placements in the Digital Age

Meet the Sync Superstar Behind the Ad for Nissan’s 2023 Z

Robyn Cage Discusses Sync Licensing Tips for Beginners on Songtradr

Sync Licensing Is Helping This Tropical Music Star Find Fans on the Global Stage

Here’s How a Volume-Based Sync Licensing Approach Helped These Musicians Score a VRBO Placement

Here’s What Drives Sync Licensing Success — According to a Veteran Creator Fresh Off a Samsung Placement

Now That the Music Modernization Act Has Passed, Who's Gonna Run the Damn Thing?

Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Music Are Only Getting Bigger — Which Is Great News for Niche Streaming Platforms (Our Latest Podcast)

Meet the Artist Who Is Literally Saving His Fans’ Lives — Our Latest Podcast

How to Game the Billboard Charts (And Why You Shouldn’t)

Stop Chasing Playlists and Start Building a Music Career — Our Latest Podcast

‘Bone Conduction’ Headphones Don’t Go Over Your Ears — But Still Transmit Sound to Your Inner Cochlea

Investing In Music Catalogs? It Ain’t All Daisies & Butterflies — Our Latest Podcast

‘IRL’ Concert Platform Fever Raises $227 Million in Goldman-Led Round, Touts Demand For ‘Thrilling and Well-Curated’ Events

Nas Joins $20 Million Funding Round For Carry1st, ‘Africa’s Leading Mobile Games Publisher’

AmazeVR Completes $15 Million Raise, Preps Series B and Megan Thee Stallion Concert

NFT Marketplace OpenSea Lands $13.3 Billion Valuation

Live Nation-Backed Canned Water Company Liquid Death Raises $75 Million

By the Time You Read This Article, iHeartRadio Will Probably Be Bankrupt

Genius Raises $15 Million: “Our Mission Is to Become the #1 Brand In Music”

Pop Singer Turns a Single Hit Into a $1 Million Investment

Lino, A Blockchain-Powered YouTube Competitor, Raises $20 Million

Songtradr Secures $4 Million to Bring the Synch Space to Its Knees

Spotlite, The “Next Talent Incubator,” Earns $10 Million in Funding

What Is Splice and Why Did It Just Raise $35 Million?

Forget SoundCloud, Musical.ly & YouTube: Spotlite Is the Next Talent Incubator

Digital Music Distributor Gets $4 Million In Funding — 11 Years After Starting

Google Invests $70 Million to Destroy the Major Label Ecosystem

This Startup Already Knows What You’ll Pay For a Concert Ticket

Need Funding? Then Talk to the Former Chairman of Warner Music Group