INFLUENCING EMERGING MUSIC TECH CULTURE
January 20th 2015
2015 Predictions
Middle America
Middle America adoption is the real driver of multibillion-dollar market caps. Here's what will really happen in 2015 (outside the Silicon Valley & NYC hype cycle).
Listener Data
Pandora x Grammy's
Pandora releases Grammy predictions, based on how listeners have engaged with music from past Grammy winners.
Brands x Bands
Pros to Being Indie
Big brands are turning to indie musicians because of more room for flexibility, innovation and co-creation.
Major Milestones
Bandsintown
15 MILLION concert-goers have installed Bandsintown, demonstrating the power of live music.
Gaming
Twitch Enters Music
Game streaming giant Twitch announces a fully licensed music library and music content creation tool.
21st Century Indies
The Next Roc-a-Fella
Rap veterans behind Atlanta indie label Quality Control Music are the smartest guys in hip-hop.
Crowdfunding
Kickstarting TLC
TLC announces final album will be entirely funded through Kickstarter, in hopes to include their fans in the creation.