Music - Issue #36

Devon Townsend had a theory about online virality that, as it happens, is spot on.

Concert discovery tool Bandsintown announced five new inductees to its emerging artists program Big Break on Wednesday (May 8), including EDM multi-instrumentalist Hazey Eyes, R&B singer Herizen, rock duo KOLARS, Portland indie-pop group Reptaliens and R&B singer-songwriter Adrian Jean.

In the free app, collaborators can generate and sign a split agreement – the document that clarifies individual contributions to a track for publishers – straight from their phones.

Nine music-technology companies presented their creations at TechStars Music’s third annual Demo Day, the culmination of a three-month, mentorship-driven startup program held at NeueHouse Hollywood on Thursday (May 2).

Spotify is testing its own version of Stories — the sharing format popularized by social apps like Snapchat and Instagram that has since made its way to other apps like Facebook, YouTube, WhatsApp and others. In Spotify’s case, it’s not called “Stories” but rather “Storyline,” and the focus is on allowing artists to share their […]

Sony ATV Publishing made a deal with app developer Gismart.

To achieve the next stage of their evolution, NME and Uncut will be better placed with a business that has music at its heart - said TI Media CEO Marcus Rich in a statement

ByteDance is reportedly launching a Spotify rival.

Opening on what would be his 85th birthday, the Moogseum commemorates the inventor who’s been a staple of pop music from the 1960s to today.

The Spice Girls are back on tour, and their brand of girl power is setting some records that defy the received wisdom of the music business.

Snapchat wants to get into the music space.