Ben Patterson, Founder and President, DashGo, Inc. in Voices on November 23, 2011 at 11:34 am PT
When Google Music launched last week, much of the attention focused on the “Artist Hub” feature that allows unsigned bands to create a profile and sell music direct to fans.
Okay … And?
Peter Kafka in Media on February 17, 2011 at 11:52 am PT
It’s getting closer: Spotify has finalized a U.S. distribution deal with EMI Music. That won’t get Spotify to America–at a minimum, it’ll need Universal Music Group on board as well–but it’s a step in the right direction. Now, about those Apple subscription fees…
Peter Kafka in Media on February 12, 2011 at 4:00 am PT
The Internet radio service is handing over half of every dollar it brings into the music industry. But things could be a lot worse. And the royalty system that taxes Pandora also allows it to thrive.
Peter Kafka in Media on February 8, 2011 at 9:35 am PT
The music service still doesn’t have a U.S. launch date, but it’s telling the American digerati that their free lunch is just about over.
Peter Kafka in Media on February 3, 2011 at 1:05 pm PT
Did the Hulu CEO just channel Jerry Maguire? Or did he think his future as a TV manifesto would sway his network owners? It may not matter.
Peter Kafka in Media on January 19, 2011 at 4:18 pm PT
This doesn’t get them into the States, but it gets them a lot closer: Music service Spotify has finally signed with Sony for a U.S. distribution deal. Multiple sources tell me the deal, which has been very close since last fall, is now closed.
Peter Kafka in Media on December 23, 2010 at 12:23 pm PT
Remember when music video games like Guitar Hero and Rock Band were red-hot? That was a couple of years ago.
Peter Kafka in Media on December 15, 2010 at 6:00 am PT
Google and Apple both want to move your music to the cloud, then back to your phone, but they haven’t done it yet. But little mSpot has, at least for now.
Tricia Duryee in Commerce on December 7, 2010 at 10:12 am PT
Spotify’s Daniel Ek, who heads up the most talked about streaming music service in Europe, continues to promise a U.S. launch this year. With three weeks left, will the Swedish entrepreneur keep his promise? Look at Ek’s interview with MediaMemo’s own Peter Kafka from
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