Labels

So Which Side Are You On? Grooveshark Still Counts 865 Label Partners…

December 15, 2011

Grooveshark is becoming a major problem for many artists and labels. And as of today, the company is getting sued by every major label. Yet Grooveshark still counts 865 different label partners. And just last... Read More...

Sources: ‘Very Bad Things’ Ahead at Warner Music Group

Paul Resnikoff

December 6, 2011

Warner Music Group chairman Edgar Bronfman, Jr. appears to be departing on amicable terms; there's even a seat for him on the Board! But appearances can be deceiving: insiders are now pointing Digital Music ... Read More...

Interscope Implicated In Massive Cocaine Operation

Paul Resnikoff

September 15, 2011

One of the most successful labels has also been a successful front for a huge narcotics ring, according to federal paperwork now surfacing. The Smoking Gun is spilling the beans once again, and publishing DEA ... Read More...

Robertson: Major Label Licensing Will Kill Your Startup

Paul Resnikoff

September 12, 2011

Time to rub it in, baby! And that's exactly what Michael Robertson was doing Monday morning at SF MusicTech Summit. In a licensing panel that predictably morphed into the 'Michael Robertson Hour,' the headstr... Read More...

RIAA President Cary Sherman Made $3.2 Million In 2009

Paul Resnikoff

May 22, 2011

That's according to non-profit financial filings with the IRS, shared with Digital Music News this weekend. In year 2009 - the latest available - RIAA president Cary Sherman pulled down a lofty $3,164,591 in... Read More...

Google Music Is Now Launching, Without Label Licensing

Paul Resnikoff

May 9, 2011

Look what Amazon started. Now, a frustrated Google has opted to push forward with its much-anticipated cloud music launch - without major label approval. One Google source to Digital Music News pointed to a... Read More...

Warner Music Group Has Lost $10 Billion In 10 Years

Paul Resnikoff

April 12, 2011

It seems that every fiscal year, Warner Music Group shows a huge loss. In fact, since 2001, the company has only shown an annual profit once. But how much money are we talking about? Well, we looked through ... Read More...

Dear Labels, Go F**k Yourself. Love, Amazon

Paul Resnikoff

April 12, 2011

In case you were wondering if Amazon is seeking licenses for its recent cloud-based launch... the answer is 'not really'. And, that was made blatantly obvious in this letter from Amazon to major label groups... Read More...

Sirius XM Agrees to Pay Indies $3.6 Million

Paul Resnikoff

April 11, 2011

Sirius XM Radio has now agreed to pay the indie label community $3.6 million, according to settlement details shared with Digital Music News on Monday. That concludes a substantial class action, and follows ... Read More...

It Gets Crazier: iTunes = 85% of Indie Digital Revenues…

Paul Resnikoff

March 28, 2011

Last week, global independent trade group AIM stumbled upon a stunningly lopsided stat. Namely, that iTunes, Amazon, and Spotify collectively accounted for 94.4 percent of indie digital revenues, worldwide. T... Read More...

The Latest: CIC, Believe, WMG, Univision, Friday, Indie Revenues

Paul Resnikoff

March 23, 2011

*The British government has now launched the Creative Industries Council (CIC), a group focused on boosting music exports and the broader economy in the process. *London-based digital distributor Believe Dig... Read More...

Today In Music Industry Jobs: Spotify Boots Sean Parker

Get This: Sean Parker Is Bidding for Warner Music Group

Paul Resnikoff

March 11, 2011

If Napster destroyed the majors, then one of its founders is now picking through the rubble. It now appears that Sean Parker is part of a team bidding for Warner Music Group, according to details emerging Fr... Read More...

WNXP Director of Partnerships & Projects
Company: Nashville Public Radio
Location: Nashville, Other / Non-US, 37201, United States
Digital Content Coordinator (WNXP)
Company: Nashville Public Radio
Location: Nashville, Other / Non-US, 37201, United States
Senior Marketing Manager
Company: Sound Credit
Location: Drivable to Memphis, TN preferred, but open to remote for the right candidate. Southeastern, US OK
Social Media & Content Manager
Company: SoundStock
Location: Las Vegas HQ
Director of Marketing
Company: Musixmatch
Location: Bologna or Remote

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So Which Side Are You On? Grooveshark Still Counts 865 Label Partners…

Sources: ‘Very Bad Things’ Ahead at Warner Music Group

Interscope Implicated In Massive Cocaine Operation

Robertson: Major Label Licensing Will Kill Your Startup

RIAA President Cary Sherman Made $3.2 Million In 2009

Google Music Is Now Launching, Without Label Licensing

Warner Music Group Has Lost $10 Billion In 10 Years

Dear Labels, Go F**k Yourself. Love, Amazon

Sirius XM Agrees to Pay Indies $3.6 Million

It Gets Crazier: iTunes = 85% of Indie Digital Revenues…

The Latest: CIC, Believe, WMG, Univision, Friday, Indie Revenues

Get This: Sean Parker Is Bidding for Warner Music Group