Stories Tagged as
Music
Apple pulls out of environmental certification, loses sales
by
Molly Wood
Jul 12, 2012
The computer giant withdrawal from EPEAT may turn into a profit.
Guitar-maker Fender helps to revive IPO market
Jul 9, 2012
Fender Musical Instruments, whose electric guitars fueled the rise of rock and roll, is going public to tap new music markets in India and China.
If you're having Internet trouble, blame the DNS Changer
by
Molly Wood
Jul 9, 2012
Is a computer of yours other than the one you’re reading this on not connecting to the Internet this morning? Plus, aliens come to earth and they love Andy Gibb.
What's behind a no. 1 summer hit
Jul 4, 2012
An up-tempo pop dance beat can't hurt, and neither can a star's viral video.
Musicians big and small compete for summer concert sales
May 31, 2012
Madonna begins her worldwide summer tour today in Israel. Shows have already sold out around the world. But what if you're not Madonna? How do you make money on tour?
Pepsi to launch Twitter music campaign
May 30, 2012
In an effort to revive their brand image and win back market share from Coke, Pepsi is launching a new, hip partnership with Twitter that will include free songs for download and live-streaming music concerts.
Company logos expand into sonic realm
May 1, 2012
Audio branding is moving beyond television and electronics into banks and appliances as companies seek to build consumer allegiance through sound.
For public good, not for profit.
CISPA: Necessary protection or invasion of privacy?
by
Molly Wood
Apr 17, 2012
The battle over a new bill heats up. Plus, what are the hippest music cities in the world? You'll never guess.
Hey 'Taxman,' take a listen to this!
by
Bob Moon
Apr 13, 2012
Former disc jockey and current Marketplace reporter Bob Moon shares 1040-themed songs over the decades.
Building business skills in New Orleans' music industry
by
Zoe Sullivan
Apr 12, 2012
New Orleans has long been a music Mecca, but it has surprisingly little infrastructure for the business side of the industry. To help fill this gap, two hip-hop entrepreneurs have been sharing the gospel of copyright and licensing with local musicians and producers.