Mike Isaac in Social on October 19, 2013 at 1:30 pm PT
Nice knowing you, Twitter #Music.
Mike Isaac in Social on April 16, 2013 at 2:43 pm PT
A product engineering problem for the ages if ever there was one.
Mike Isaac in Dive Into Media on February 12, 2013 at 6:00 pm PT
Curators, not your friends, know music better, according to the iconic music producer.
Mike Isaac in D10 on May 30, 2012 at 5:07 pm PT
CD’s aren’t cool. You know what’s cool?
Playlists.
Voices
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.