SXSW Blog post

Is a stop at SXSW worth it for artists / bands?

o I would most definitely say that it is worth it for bands to make it to sxsw. The reasoning for this is not because of payment. After a small survey and some in depth research, bands do not get paid very well for performing at a showcase. So then why on earth would it be worth it to even attend an event such as this? Well the answer is ... NETWORKING!
Thousands of people from all over travel each and every year to meet new and important from various industries. I mean you never know, SXSW could be the place where you meet a booking agent, talent scout, producer, band/tour manager, as well as many other artists. The possibilities are endless.
In an industry that I consider to be very D.I.T. (Do It Together), the more people you know, the better. That way you can scratch each others back and it is a win-win situation for all.

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Music News: Apple's Internet Radio

Apple Is Pitching Labels Half of Pandora's Royalty Rate for Upcoming Internet Radio Service

Apple has pitched record labels a per-stream royalty of 0.06 cents per stream, or half of what pure-play webcasters like Pandora currently pay for performing sound recordings, for its upcoming Internet radio service, according to a record label source. Whether or not record labels will accept the offer is another matter.

Apple's impact in various consumer markets is no secret. It is their brand power that allows them to do business in whichever way they please. Will this be enough leverage to get record labels to bite? That is the question.