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

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...

Nearly $2.8 Billion Invested In the Music Industry — This Week

Daniel Sanchez

September 21, 2017

New investors have brought life to multiple start-up companies and entertainment projects. When a music company is forced to close its doors, it often leaves behind a very bitter lesson. Rising music tech c... Read More...

SoundCloud Won’t be Profitable Until 2020, Latest Filing Shows

Paul Resnikoff

September 11, 2017

SoundCloud's high-rent Manhattan office. SoundCloud may need more than its $170 million 'emergency funding' pile to survive. According to financial projections and filings shared with Digital Music News, thi... Read More...

SoundCloud’s Fired CEO Says He’s ‘Absolutely Not Leaving’

Paul Resnikoff

August 14, 2017

Alex Ljung (Fortune Live Media; CC 2.0) It was a rollercoaster week that almost plunged SoundCloud into bankruptcy. Now, the company's founder and fired CEO, Alexander Ljung, has issued an official statement... Read More...

Soundcloud May Finally Have a Buyer (And It's Definitely Not Spotify)

SoundCloud Fires Its CEO as Emergency Bailout Package Gets Approved

Paul Resnikoff

August 11, 2017

SoundCloud's investors just approved a life-saving $170 million emergency fund. Here are all the details. SoundCloud just bought a few more months of life. But existing CEO Alex Ljung will no longer be run... Read More...

SoundCloud’s Investors May Terminate the Company In 24 Hours

Paul Resnikoff

August 10, 2017

SoundCloud CEO Alex Ljung is fighting to keep the company alive. On Friday, SoundCloud's existing investors will determine if the company lives or dies. So you might want to back up your catalog. Updated, Fri... Read More...

16 Reasons Why Music Startups Fail

Paul Resnikoff

August 10, 2017

1. Licensing. If you want major artists from major labels, be prepared to pay multi-millions of dollars for it. And it may take years to finalize those deals (just ask Spotify). If they don't make you gi... Read More...

SoundCloud’s Valuation Has Dropped 75% In Less Than a Year

Paul Resnikoff

March 13, 2017

Alexas Fotos (PD) SoundCloud RIP? Last July, SoundCloud was 'mulling a $1 billion offer. Now, the company is willing to sell for $250 million. Is SoundCloud headed for a date with bankruptcy? That's lookin... Read More...

How a Movie Score Is Really Made — According to a Top Hollywood Director

Sync Licensing Is Evolving — Now There’s a Comprehensive Analysis of the Music Industry’s Most Exciting Segment

How Sync Licensing Helped Musicians Thrive When Live Music Was Paused

Kate Bush Thanks Stranger Things Fans for Giving ‘Running Up That Hill’ a New Lease on Life

Here’s How Apple Has Dominated Sync Licensing for Two Decades Running

The Methodology Behind Great Sync: A Breakdown for Brands, Content Creators and Supervisors

Developing Trends in the Music Sync Space — A Worldwide Conversation With Leading Female Music Supervisors

Podcast: Beyonce's Band Leader's 16 Tips for Turning Pro

Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Music Are Only Getting Bigger — Which Is Great News for Niche Streaming Platforms

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

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

A Closer Look at Trolley — The Canadian Fintech Taking Aim at Royalty Payment Complexity

Music-Powered ‘Web3 Lifestyle Platform’ MetaSing Announces $3 Million Raise, Outlines Expansion Into Crowd-Based Entertainment

Is the Vinyl Logjam’s End In Sight? Record Manufacturer elasticStage Announces £3.5 Million Raise, Promises ‘Drastically Shorter Lead Times’

Jaxsta’s Official Credit Metadata Means Good Business For PROs, CMOs, Labels, Publishers And Managers

Muso Announces $3.89 Million Raise, Identifies ‘25% Increase In Digital Piracy’ During 2022’s First Half

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

Nearly $2.8 Billion Invested In the Music Industry — This Week

SoundCloud Won’t be Profitable Until 2020, Latest Filing Shows

SoundCloud’s Fired CEO Says He’s ‘Absolutely Not Leaving’

SoundCloud Fires Its CEO as Emergency Bailout Package Gets Approved

SoundCloud’s Investors May Terminate the Company In 24 Hours

16 Reasons Why Music Startups Fail

SoundCloud’s Valuation Has Dropped 75% In Less Than a Year