Reporter Fiona Sturges has penned a rather thought provoking article where she poses the question as to what happens when the major labels begin focusing too much on re-releasing, deluxe edition granting, and ultimately living off the back catalog, as... Continue Reading »
Album Reissues: Exploiting Our Cultural Heritage
Reporter Fiona Sturges has penned a rather thought provoking article where she poses the question as to what happens when the major labels begin focusing too much on re-releasing, deluxe edition granting, and ultimately living off the back catalog, as... Continue Reading »
Interview: Aaron Ray, Partner At The Collective Pt. 2
Read Part One KB: In Cognitive Surplus, Clay Shirky urges companies and consumers to stop clinging to old models and embrace what he characterizes as "as much chaos as we can stand" in adopting new technologies. In your opinion, do... Continue Reading »
NBN + LMDS Announce Initial Lineup Of Speakers
Next BIG Nashville and Leadership Music Digital Summit have joined forces to become a progressive music event in Nashville. This year they are combining to host a four day music festival with a two-day digital summit engaging industry leaders, innovators... Continue Reading »
ReverbNation and Ernie Ball Co-Sponser CMJ Music Showcase, Celebrate 750,000th Artist
In celebrating the 750,000th artist to register at ReverbNation, the indie music marketing hub and Ernie Ball have partnered up and are co-sponsoring a Music Showcase at the CMJ Music Marathon in New York City; it will be held at... Continue Reading »
More Music Industry News: DMCA Rule Making, Digital Natives, & Panasonic Ear Buds
(UPDATED) How Rooney escaped the major-label shredder with their identity intact and a career to boot. (NashvilleScene) The Hip-Hop Dilemma: Make Cash or Stay True? (OpposingViews) Breaking Down the 2009 DMCA Rulemaking, Part 1: Victory for Vidders. (EFF) YouTube Increases... Continue Reading »
Topspin Media Now Sells Tickets
Some might be privy to this if they follow either the developments at Topspin Media or the marketing efforts of Band of Horses, The Pixies, Eminem, and The Dandy Warhols, among others, but the direct-to-fan platform now sells tickets. In... Continue Reading »