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A platform for booking musicians in the UK pivots to letting users pay artists to send personalized music videos during coronavirus lockdowns

Nat O'Brien Band/YouTube; Lovely Official/YouTube Coronavirus has struck.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderApr 2nd, 2020

What is Bandcamp? What to know about the music platform for new artists and listeners

Bandcamp is an online music service that helps musicians post music and be paid fairly for their work, and he.....»»

Category: dealsSource: nytJan 11th, 2021

The incredible story of YouTube"s early days and how it rose to become the world"s most popular place to watch video (GOOG)

Getty YouTube has more than 2 billion monthly users visiting the video-sharing platform for their favorite vlogs, music videos, sports highlights, and more. YouTube was founded nearly 15 years ago above a California pizza s.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderDec 18th, 2019

Apple’s Latest Purchase Gives a Platform to Unsigned Musicians

Apple is helping unsigned artists market their new music with a new deal. Apple has widened music presence by p.....»»

Category: europeSource: fortuneDec 8th, 2018

How to use Google Chromecast with your iPhone to stream videos, music, and more to a TV

Chromecast users with an iPhone can use the Google Home app to link their streaming services and cast video and audio to their TV. Your Chromecast is designed to connect to lots of devices, including iPhones. Maskot/Getty Images .....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMay 17th, 2021

Crypto art could become a primary source of income for musicians and potentially cut out major labels

NFT sales have already generated millions for artists and could expand the power of the music industry. Here's how artists could cut out major labels. RAC at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards Associated Pres.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMar 21st, 2021

Facebook takes aim at TikTok by letting users earn money off minute-long videos

Facebook's updat.....»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytMar 11th, 2021

What is SoundCloud? Everything you need to know about the music and podcast platform

SoundCloud is an online audio streaming and distribution platform that allows users to upload, stream, promote, and share music and podcasts. SoundCloud i.....»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytFeb 26th, 2021

TikTok is putting steep restrictions on how brands can use music in their videos to preserve the "authenticity" of the platform

TikTok TikTok has been rolling out a change to some brands on its platform that li.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMay 12th, 2020

Outside the Box: Let’s play music and pay musicians as coronavirus stirs the sounds of silence

With concert venues and clubs closed, supporting performers helps the U.S. economy, writes Kabir Sehgal......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMay 4th, 2020

Facebook let advertisers target users interested in "pseudoscience," allowing them to capitalize on conspiracy theories that falsely blame 5G cell towers for the coronavirus (FB)

Darren Staples/Bloomberg via Getty Images Facebook allowed advertisers on its platform to specifically target users interested in "pseudoscience," the nonprofit newsroom The Markup reported Thursday. One targeted ad promoted a so-.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderApr 23rd, 2020

In alluring fashion, Portland musicians raise awareness for COVID-19 aid program

A group of Portland musicians has crafted a performance that looks to raise awareness for artists who've lost their livelihood due to the coronavirus. Bass player Jack Mortensen enlisted 30 musicians for a stunning rendition of "Ain't No Mountain High.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 6th, 2020

Cisco"s Webex draws record 324 million users in March

Cisco Systems Inc's video-conferencing app Webex registered a record 324 million attendees in March, with usage more than doubling in the Americas, as the coronavirus-led lockdowns forced businesses to have employees work from home......»»

Category: topSource: reutersApr 3rd, 2020

Photos and videos reveal brewing unrest in southern Italy as lockdowns make people desperate for cash and food

Ciro De Luca/REUTERS Italy's novel coronavirus outbreak is one of the worst in the world, prompting t.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderApr 1st, 2020

Twitter ad sales hit by coronavirus but active users soar

Twitter Inc pulled its first-quarter revenue outlook and forecast an operating loss on Monday as the coronavirus outbreak crimped ad sales, but said the pandemic boosted the number of active users on the microblogging platform......»»

Category: topSource: reutersMar 23rd, 2020

A summer without music? The show must go on for musicians despite coronavirus cancellations

Uncertainty around outdoor music festivals in the U.S. is sending ominous ripples throughout the music industry, from hundreds of bands and soloists to the production crews and stage personnel that put on their shows......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMar 15th, 2020

The 50 best-selling music artists of all time

Theo Wargo/Getty The best-selling musicians of all time include pop sensations like Taylor Swift, rock legends like Metallica, and rap stars like Eminem. We ranked the best-s.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMar 10th, 2020

The World Health Organization joined TikTok to post "reliable" advice about the coronavirus amid a stream of memes and misinformation

WHO/TikTok The World Health Organization joined TikTok on Friday, and is using the social video platform to share information about the coronavirus.  It has so far posted two videos: one offering COVID-19 prevention t.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMar 1st, 2020

"Empowering Ecosystem": Splice Celebrates Artists Earning $25M On Its Music Creation And Collaboration Platform

Earlier this month, mu.....»»

Category: blogSource: benzingaFeb 21st, 2020

A day with YouTube prankster Adam Saleh proved that the internet"s A-listers have reached celebrity status

YouTube has given everyday people a way to make money off of videos on the platform since 2007, allowing a flurry of creators and users to turn online video int.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderFeb 20th, 2020

A Twitter "bug" led to the address of an Arizona high school trending on the platform "for hours." What else could go wrong? (TWTR)

Samantha Lee/Business Insider Twitter is able to show users personalized trends based on a trove of personal information, including your l.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderFeb 5th, 2020