Netmix aggregates coverage of the EDMBiz and Electric Daisy Carnvial by the LA Times.
Category: Biz
Clear Channel and Taylor Swift’s Big Machine label reach a deal
Last week, a ground-breaking deal was announced between Clear Channel and Taylor Swift's Big Machine Label Group. Clear Channel has, for the first time in radio history, offered to pay artists and labels a negotiated performance royalty in advance of any potential legal requirement set by Congress.
Popdust raises $4.5 Million from VCs to fund operations
News from around the web on Popdust's raise of $4.5 Million to fund operations. This new music service that marries musc news with fashion merchandising. It's a lot like I did as VP of Music at StarStyle.com from '05 to '07. Remains to be seen whether they can really drive commerce with music fans.
Tiesto Lands Billboard Cover and Headlines Electric Zoo
Tiesto’s marches into the U.S. mainstream, appearing on the cover of Billboard and headlining Electric Zoo.
Richie Hawtin NAMM interview by DJ Tech Tools on the future of DJing
DJ Tech Tools interviews pioneering Techno DJ producer, Richie Hawtin, on the future of DJing and the standardization of digital DJ tools.
UK dance music piracy survey released
In a survey of over 200 record label managers, PR agents, producers, artists and promo companies, UK website, DanceTrasmission.co.uk reports that 74.3% of all respondents surveyed cited downloading as having a negative affect on their business.
Spotify adds social media features
Spotify has announced a new player with a variety of new social features that allow users to connect and share music on Facebook.
RightsFlow and Beatport Strike a Deal
Partnership announced between Beatport and RightsFlow resulting in better reporting
Ovum Records celebrates 15 years with WMC party at the Shelborne Hotel
Ovum Records celebrates 15-years with their 14th-annual Ovum Party on Wednesday, March 24th. The festivities take place at Shine nightclub in the Shelborne Beach Resort Hotel from 10 pm to 5 am. In the main room, Josh Wink vs. Steve Bug, Nic Fanciulli vs. Joris Voorn, David Squillace vs D'Julz and Luis Bacchetti. DJ Sneak, Doc Martin and Manik are in the lounge.
Check out tracks from Josh's latest album, When A Banana Was A Banana, plus links to Ovum and Josh Wink social sites, and his Resident Advisor Podcast.
Ibiza’s Kanya Bar resident Jon Allegro
We put an APB out for mixes and got this one from Ibiza's Kanya Bar resident, Jon Allegro. From the intro, we concluded it was a featured mix on Judge Jules BBC Radio 1 program. Jules has been banging Allegro's Jack Jones track, which is out now on Stylus Recordings.