Digital Music News

Why Is the Latest Vampire Weekend Album on iTunes, But Not Spotify?

Paul Resnikoff — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:49:27 -0500

So let's review: Spotify says there's absolutely no evidence that streaming replaces download sales. Yet two of the biggest artists on the planet — Daft Punk and now Vampire Weekend — are both withholding their latest releases from Spotify. And, both are getting marquee, exclusive placement from iTunes, right now.

How to De-Risk Your Tour and Lower the Threat of Scalping...

Paul Resnikoff — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:56:36 -0500

Do you have a wish list of artists you'd like to see playing your town?

Right Now: Indie Windowing, isoHunt, Breaking the DMCA, Murders & Acquisitions, TuneWiki+Deezer, As I Lay Dying, Splish/Splash, YouTube Music...

DMN Staff — Fri, 17 May 2013 04:28:19 -0500

Pray tell: where do indies really stand on streaming services?

Ticketmaster Fined $23 Million for Creating a Bogus 'Rewards Program...'

Paul Resnikoff — Thu, 16 May 2013 19:28:52 -0500

Ticketmaster is one of the most hated brands in the America, and frankly, they don't give a f*&k.

Why Is Daft Punk Streaming on iTunes, But Not Spotify?

Paul Resnikoff — Thu, 16 May 2013 17:45:35 -0500

Spotify says there's absolutely no evidence that streaming lowers download sales.

Pandora Wants You, the Working Musician, to Sign This Letter to Congress...

Paul Resnikoff — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:43:27 -0500

This is part of a broader attempt by Pandora to win the hearts-and-minds of working musicians, and bolster support in Congress.

Right Now: Dre+Iovine Academy, Hologram Insanity Ahead, Google Questions, Sony Does Brazil, araabMUZIK Update, MP3tunes Back on Trial, Spotify...

Paul Resnikoff — Wed, 15 May 2013 22:10:11 -0500

Here's a vote for music industry collegiate education: Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre have now pledged $70 million to propel a four-year, arts and music industry program at USC.

Why Google Has Already Lost Against Spotify...

Paul Resnikoff — Wed, 15 May 2013 18:12:08 -0500

Google just launched its subscription-based music service, Google Play Music All Access.

We're the Meatmen. And We Promise Not to Pocket Your Kickstarter Donations...

Paul Resnikoff — Wed, 15 May 2013 17:04:11 -0500

Amanda Palmer used $250,000 of her $1.2 million Kickstarter purse to pay down debt; she

Introducing the 'Image Right,' an IP Protection That Lasts Forever...

Helienne Lindvall — Wed, 15 May 2013 15:01:53 -0500

While tech lobbyists are working hard to reduce the scope of copyright, Channel Island Guernsey has just introduced a new intellectual property right – the Image Right (IR) – and anyone in the world can register this right via the island.