James Blake is pitching “Vault,” a subscription download service

Diagnosing the problem is easy – streaming is fundamentally broken and opposed to artists’ interests and no one likes it. But finding a solution? After going viral with a rant about streaming, James Blake has revealed his answer – but it’s one we’ve seen before.

Muse Group to “partner” with music publishing giant Hal Leonard

Music consolidation continues – even beyond what we might have imagined. Hal Leonard is “joining” software maker Muse Group in a “partnership” (read: merger, but with separate operations, they say). Private equity giant Francisco Partners, the same company behind the NI – Plugin Alliance – iZotope conglomerate, is providing the investment.

Peter Kirn - December 4, 2023

Bandcamp layoffs reportedly cut deep into customer service

The other shoe has dropped: yesterday, following the sale of Bandcamp from Epic to Songtradr, around half of the company’s existing staff were laid off. That’s leading more folks to start talking about alternatives.

Peter Kirn - October 18, 2023

Bandcamp union describes workers locked out of systems, coming layoffs

Peter Kirn - October 5, 2023

Bandcamp never seemed to fit Epic; now Epic is selling it to Songtradr

Peter Kirn - September 28, 2023

Moog Music layoffs provoke dismay in synth community

Peter Kirn - September 24, 2023

Avid, makers of Pro Tools, Media Composer, Sibelius, will go to private equity

Peter Kirn - August 10, 2023

Bandcamp unveils interactive Listening Parties

Peter Kirn - August 8, 2023

Aslice, system to compensate producers, added its first performing rights org

Peter Kirn - July 27, 2023

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