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Building a Business

Why This Collaborative Platform for Musicians Is Drumming Up Big Bucks

Splice brings music and technology together in perfect harmony.

By Melinda Newman

Business News

Sony Is Bringing Back the Walkman (Again)

Interested? That will be $1,119.99.

By Laura Entis

Buying a Franchise

6 Rappers Who Are Also Franchisees

As Wiz Khalifa allegedly eyes a Nando's chicken franchise, here are six other rappers who can help guide him on his foray into franchising.

By Kate Taylor

Building a Business

Lessons From a Country Music Duo to Make Your Business ‘Big & Rich’

Professional musicians give inspiring performances. Successful entrepreneurs do the same thing.

By John Brubaker

Entrepreneurs

Dr. Dre Inspires Amazing Hanukkah Gift: The Dr. Dreidel

The toy comes straight out of San Francisco, giving some California love to the rapper and to Jewish people everywhere.

By Carly Okyle

Building a Business

KISS Co-Founder: To Be a Success in Business, Think ‘Me’ First

Gene Simmons writes that 'you cannot fail' when you pursue a business that you are passionate about.

By Gene Simmons

Online Presence

‘All About That Bass’ Meets Star Wars in the Nerdiest Mashup Yet

The Meghan Trainor pro-booty anthem has gone to the dark side, with a new music video that's 'all about that base - no rebels.'

By Kate Taylor

Online Presence

Predicting Chart Toppers Before They Make the Climb

Next Big Sound's data predicts music's breakout stars.

By Jesse Dittmar

Building a Business

What Do Snoop Dogg, Marc Andreessen and Peter Thiel Have in Common? Reddit, Y’all.

With so much drama in the LBC, somehow, someway, Snoop still keeps coming up with funky-ass investments like every single day.

By Kim Lachance Shandrow

Marketing

Advertising’s Next Frontier: Retroactive Product Placement

Universal Music Group will place ads in music videos that have already been filmed. By year's end, the ads are expected to adjust depending on a viewer's demographic and location.

By Laura Entis

Building a Business

You Can Invest in Neil Young’s Company, PonoMusic, for as Little as $5,000

...As long as you're an accredited investor.

By Laura Entis

Online Presence

Taylor Swift Has High Hopes for the Future of Taylor Swift-Like Music

In an op-ed for The Wall Street Journal, the singer-songwriter proclaims: 'The music industry isn't dying…it's just coming alive.'

By Laura Entis

Building a Business

Here’s Why YouTube Video Creators Are About to Make a Lot of Money

The video-sharing website is testing out a panoply of new features, including the ability for fans to 'tip' video creators directly through the site.

By Laura Entis

Building a Business

7 Lessons to Rock Both the Stage and Sales

Touring musician turned startup employee shares advice from his former life that applies to growing companies.

By David Du Pré

Building a Business

Make a Positive Impression on the World, and Make Money Doing It

The mind behind the UK's best-selling single of all time teaches us that doing good can be profitable, as long as you're willing.

By Steve Jones

Building a Business

How Being a Post-Punk Singer Prepared Me for the Startup Life

Tech founder on seeking funds for albums, booking tours and hanging with Dave Grohl.

By David Larson Levine

Business Accounting

3 Celebs Jumping on the Bitcoin Bandwagon (and One Who Says She’s an ‘Idiot’ for Missing It)

Bitcoin isn't just for 'cyber snobs' anymore. Tech-happy stars are riding the trendy Bitcoin wave, too.

By Kim Lachance Shandrow

Thought Leaders

Big Business Lessons From Three Rock ‘n’ Roll Legends

Nearly every successful startup shares three common traits with music stars.

By Steve Jones

Business Operations & Logistics

Frank Ocean Tells Chipotle to ‘F–k Off’ After Chain Sues the Singer

Of all the people and companies that Frank Ocean could attack, the usually PR-friendly Chipotle would not have been our first bet.

By Kate Taylor

Building a Business

From Gum to the Grammys: How Artist-Entrepreneur Kenna Bulldozed the Status Quo

Kenna Zemedkun has launched television shows, carved out his own music genre, created new ways of raising money for the issues he cares about and helped overhaul a social networking site.

By Catherine Clifford

Building a Business

Surprise: Beyoncé Drops New Album With No Warning Whatsoever

The stealth release of the singer's fifth album came as a shock, but could signal a change in the future of music promotion.

By Nina Zipkin