#133: Roundtable – Is Music Dead?

Is music dying?Is music dying? Recent comments by Apple’s Eddie Cue, who spearheaded Apple’s iTunes store, suggest the music industry may be taking its last gasp:

“Music is dying,” said Cue. “It hasn’t been growing. You see it in the number of artists. This past year in iTunes, it’s the smallest number of new releases we’ve had in years.”
– via readwrite

And, in other news, the internet is buzzing about a controversial announcement by YouTube. Listen in, and find out what the buzz is all about!

Articles mentioned in this show:

Apple Buys Beats Music

Apple Bought Beats Because “Music Is Dying”

How Much America Listens to Music

Amazon’s New Fire Phone

#127: Roundtable – The Pandora Problem

Pandora Radio royalty debatePandora is one of the most popular internet radio apps available. Loved and listened to by millions, Pandora is also at the center of a heated debate about music streaming royalties. Pandora argues they are unfairly forced to pay royalties way above what terrestrial radio pays, while artist rights organizations believe artists and labels deserve every penny. Join the podcasters as they explore this sticky issue and offer their own insights. What are your thoughts on The Pandora Problem? Let us know in the comments below or give us a ring and leave a message 360.524.2209.

 

Mentioned in this show:

My Song Got Played On Pandora 1 Million Times and All I Got Was $16.89

Pandora Paid Over $1,300 for 1 Million Plays, Not $16.89

IK Multimedia’s iRig

#123: Roundtable – The Music Industry is About to Change

streaming musicIn the news: Public performance royalties; Twitter launches Twitter Music; Google launches Google Play ALL Access; Apple is on the verge of announcing the rumored “iRadio” streaming service, and more! Plus, the podcasters talk streaming revenues, streaming services, streaming promotion, and other challenges and benefits that will affect artists in the new ‘stream-what-you-want’ music landscape.