Music Industry News

# Midem Panel: Reinventing the Music Business

Source: HypeBot
January 23, 2011

During the MidemNet panel hosted by marketer Virginie Berger of Don't Believe the Hype, Jeff Castalez of U.S. based indie Dangerbird declared, “Our company is not trying to make record deals.  We're making business deals.. Instead of expensive one to many marketing, we're now working to encourage advocacy." Later in the panel he shared, “We don't care about market-share and trade press. Lawsuits and the like are distractions. We care about building a few great bands." Other highlights: “We're all about ...

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Forrester's Mark Mulligan #midem - Music Needs S.P.A.R.C.

Source: HypeBot
January 23, 2011

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Mystery Street Records Debuts with “Sounds of New Orleans: Frenchmen Street”

Source: Chris M. Slawecki
January 22, 2011

New Orleans: Mystery Street Records is celebrating its official launch with the February 1st release of Sounds of New Orleans: Frenchmen Street, the first in a series of themed CDs that explore the phenomenally eclectic music of New Orleans.

Fresh off an incredibly successful last few years with the fan-funded and volunteer run Threadhead Records label and its sister Foundation, founder Chris Joseph created the new affiliate Mystery Street Records label in part for the purpose of releasing themed albums ...

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IODA Announces New Dashboard #midem

Source: HypeBot
January 22, 2011

Jumping ahead of the rush of announcements to come, U.S. based digital music distributor IODA today announced at Midem the launch of the redesigned global Rightsholder Dashboard, the main interface between it label and artist clients and the company. “The new Dashboard sets a new benchmark for digital content management platforms,"according to Mike Drake, VP of Engineering at IODA.  “It gives our users the power to customize how each release is sold and promoted globally through fine-grained delivery and pricing ...

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Rhapsody Adds over 100,000 New Subscribers

Source: HypeBot
January 22, 2011

Since April, Rhapsody has gained over 100,000 net new subscribers. The total number is upwards of 750,000. The company estimates that there are around 1.5 million US music subscribers, which means that it has captured around half of the market. While mobile has helped fuel their growth, Rhapsody is also speaking with cable television companies. They hope that by bundling the service with other amenities like cable TV and high-speed internet, fans will be more prone to accept an extra ...

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Spotify Paid out $61 Million to Labels in 2010

Source: HypeBot
January 22, 2011

Updated. In 2010, Spotify grew from 250,000 paying users in March to 750,000 at the end of the year. During that time, the company paid out just over $61 million to rights holders and labels. Spotify has signed one deal with Sony Music. To come to the US, they will need another large label such as Universal Music. Otherwise, the catalog holes will be too great. Even if the company is able to sign more deals, a Q1 launch isn't likely, ...

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Visit the new Freedom Jazz Dance website

Source: Ken Hohman
January 22, 2011

Dig fresh new jazz reviews, listen to rare jazz tracks and keep the jazz conversation going at the new Freedom Jazz Dance website! Jazz DJ and writer Ken Hohman is pleased to announce that the new Freedom Jazz Dance website is live and online at www.freedomjazzdance.net. Pay a visit today and dig through the ear and eye candy created for the first installment of this one-of-a-kind Mini Jazz Webzine. The WebMag #1 for 2011 features...

FJD Featured Recording of the ...

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Crowdbands: A Fan-Sourced Record Label - Fans Buy-in and Help Make Creative Decisions

Source: HypeBot
January 21, 2011

Crowdbands is a fan-sourced record label that lets fans in on discussions and creative decisions surrounding the release of an album. Currently, The Donnas have partnered up with the site and are letting fans determine the nature of a partnership between them and Joan Jett. Should The Donnas record one of her classics or should they make an original with Jett? It's your choice. If that is, you're a fan that's willing to pay the membership fee of $25 per ...

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