The company is exploring sale options Rolling Stone, the number one brand in music publishing, is up for sale. Owner Wenner Media has announced that it has initiated a process to explore strategic options for its majority interest in the…
Big Machine Label Group President/CEO Scott Borchetta and fashion designer John Varvatos have announced an exciting new joint venture that pairs the world’s No. 1 independent record label with the renowned American fashion designer. The venture allows the two edgy…
Purchasers will receive a complimentary 12 month membership Mercedes-Benz and global music and entertainment platform, TIDAL, have announced a long-term partnership – in the next few months, Mercedes-Benz customers that have connected their car to the Mercedes me Portal will…
BeBop Sensors, the leader in smart fabric sensor technology, has announced the world’s most responsive smart drum pad: BopPad. Created in collaboration with BeBop Sensors and Keith McMillen Instruments (KMI) musical instrument company, BopPad smart drum pad employs the world’s…
Donations are being accepted online MusiCares has announced the establishment of a relief fund to support members of the music community affected by the recent devastation of Hurricane Harvey. Assistance includes basic living expenses such as shelter, food, utilities, and…
Epic Rights, a leading music merchandising and branding company, and counterfeit software leader CounterFind have teamed to combat counterfeit merchandise and pave the way for online brand protection within the music industry. Epic Rights represents KISS, AC/DC, Aerosmith, Def Leppard,…
HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE DISCOGS (15% GROWTH) VERSUS NIELSEN (17% DECLINE) On July 31st, Discogs, the world’s largest music database in the world, shares the Mid-Year Marketplace Analysis & Database Highlights emphasizing physical format sales of both catalog and new releases, across…
A settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit against Spotify. On May 26th, the plaintiffs in Ferrick v. Spotify USA Inc., No. 1:16-cv-8412 (AJN) contend that Spotify made certain musical compositions available on its service without a license.…
Caesars Entertainment Corporation, the world’s most diversified gaming and entertainment company, has announced the opening of Nevada’s first full-service production studio, Caesars Entertainment Studios produced by Sidekick Productions. Located in Las Vegas, the production studio offers the newest, most advanced…
The Recording Academy has announced that it has signed a four-year agreement with AEG for STAPLES Center to host the GRAMMY telecast when the show returns to Los Angeles in 2019 following its 60th anniversary celebration in New York this…
The GRAMMY Museum is pleased to announce it will honor 16-time GRAMMY Award winner David Foster at its third annual GRAMMY Museum Gala, taking place September 19th at The Novo in Los Angeles. Foster will receive the Architects of Sound…
The Recording Academy has completed its annual review of awards rules and regulations and established a series of new amendments to guide the GRAMMY Awards process moving forward. All changes go into effect immediately, including the transition to online voting,…