iLike, Early Digital Music Trailblazer, Officially Dead
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Entrepreneurs and investors take note: iLike went from a leadership position in social music to nothingness in less than the span between summer Olympics. iLike was a trailblazer in connecting people with music they love. It allowed music fans to follow their favorite artists\' music and tour dates a.. .. read more..
Fight Continues Over 1993 Hip-Hop Hits
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Alvertis Isbell (Al Bell, ex-Chairman of Stax Records) owned two companies in the 1990s, music publisher Alvertis Music and label Bellmark Records. Bellmark allegedly gained the rights to Tag Team\'s \'Whoomp! (There It Is)\' and Duice\'s \'Dazzey Duks,\' and DM Records licensed the recordings in 1997. Wh.. .. read more..
Paul McCartney Is Now Pulling His Albums from \'All Streaming Services\'
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Paul McCartney is now pulling both solo and Wings content from \'all streaming services.,\' That of course encompasses Spotify, though a representative Wednesday morning clarified that removals on Spotify actually happened in 2010. McCartney and Wings content is getting ripped down from other streamin.. .. read more..
Drake: No \'merit\' to \'Marvin\'s Room\' lawsuit
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
When Drake used a midnight-hour drunk-dial from a female friend as the foundation for his single \'Marvin’s Room,\' the bitter torch song became an instant hit on Twitter, sparked numerous covers and racked up millions of views on YouTube. But now the song is at the center of a new lawsuit. Ericka Lee.. .. read more..
Bronfman: Spotify is a real and growing revenue stream
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Warner Music Group Chairman Edgar Bronfman, Jr. is a big fan of Spotify. In what was likely his final interview before leaving Warner Music, Bronfman defended Spotify\'s ability to drive more value for artists and labels. \'Everywhere we look, Spotify is incrementally positive,\' Bronfman said. He note.. .. read more..
Record mogul Alan McGee: Beatings from my dad helped me survive in music busines..
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
RECORD industry mogul Alan McGee has told how his tough Scots childhood prepared him for the music business. The 51-year-old described how he had 16 stitches in his head after dad John beat him for being cheeky. McGee, who discovered Oasis and signed Primal Scream to his Creation label, said his mum.. .. read more..
Noel Gallagher predicts Adele won\'t last in music industry
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Noel Gallagher is positive that the fame and adulation that fellow singer Adele is getting will be short lived, as female singers have \'very short shelf life\' in the music industry. The 23-year-old singer shot to international fame following her emotional performance at the Brit Awards last year. He.. .. read more..
Indie Artist Outsources Music Video To Bangalore, India With Surprising Results
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Browsing the music thread on Reddit, I stumbled upon Drew Smith, an independent artist from Hamilton, Ontario. What caught my eye was the following headline, which had me incredibly intrigued: \'My brother outsourced his new music video to Bangalore, India. This is what he got back.\' Was I intrigued?.. .. read more..
Label Engine: the software that\'s rewriting the rules for record labels
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Label Engine is specifically designed for record labels. The simply-laid-out system allows owners to allocate royalties, send and track artist statements, get detailed reports on sales and request invoices. Unlike the specialist software used by big accounting firms, it doesn\'t require specialist ac.. .. read more..
Sister Sledge, Ronee Blakely sue WMG
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
A third major label group has been drawn into the fray over digital royalties, as Sister Sledge and Ronee Blakely have sued Warner Music Group, alleging they were shortchanged on payments. The class action succeeds similar suits lodged last year against Universal Music Group by the Rick James estate.. .. read more..