Showing posts with label big machine records. Show all posts
Showing posts with label big machine records. Show all posts

Tuesday, July 14, 2015

Has Taylor Swift already signed with Interscope
Ditching Big Machine records?

Looks like Taylor Swift may have already signed with Interscope Records.

July 15, 2015 Spin Magazine posted a video of Swift with Lorde at Swift's Washington, D.C. 1989 tour show.

UMG, the parent group of Interscope, had the video pulled down; not Big Machine. Lorde is signed with UMG. 

So the dilemma continues. Is Swift with Interscope or Big Machine?

Sunday, June 21, 2015

Taylor Swift strongest super hero
in universe
Demolishes world's largest corporation
Apple in 17 hours

Sure it took more time than Caitlyn Jenner to reach 1-million Twitter follower, but Taylor Swift brought the world's largest corporation, Apple, to its knees in 17 hours.

This from Eddy Cue, Apple's senior vice president of Internet Software and Services (Swift's missive at 4 a.m., reply at 9 p.m.):
We hear you and indie artists. Love, Apple
will pay artist for streaming, even during customer’s free trial period
Apple will always make sure that artist are paid  

Not addressed in the response is Swift's issue:
"This is about the young songwriter who just got his or her first cut and thought that the royalties from that would get them out of debt. This is about the producer who works tirelessly to innovate and create, just like the innovators and creators at Apple are pioneering in their field…but will not get paid for a quarter of a year’s worth of plays on his or her songs." 

Taylor Swift pissed at Apple, but company could own her record label
Looks like she's going to Interscope

It appears Taylor Swift will be leaving Big Machine Records for Interscope after all.

Apple Corporation is negotiating to purchase Big Machine, but the understanding is Swift has to be included in the package.

June 21, 2015, Swift posted this message:

To Apple, Love Taylor

I write this to explain why I’ll be holding back my album, 1989, from the new streaming service, Apple Music. I feel this deserves an explanation because Apple has been and will continue to be one of my best partners in selling music and creating ways for me to connect with my fans. I respect the company and the truly ingenious minds that have created a legacy based on innovation and pushing the right boundaries.
I’m sure you are aware that Apple Music will be offering a free 3 month trial to anyone who signs up for the service. I’m not sure you know that Apple Music will not be paying writers, producers, or artists for those three months. I find it to be shocking, disappointing, and completely unlike this historically progressive and generous company.

This is not about me. Thankfully I am on my fifth album and can support myself, my band, crew, and entire management team by playing live shows. This is about the new artist or band that has just released their first single and will not be paid for its success. This is about the young songwriter who just got his or her first cut and thought that the royalties from that would get them out of debt. This is about the producer who works tirelessly to innovate and create, just like the innovators and creators at Apple are pioneering in their field…but will not get paid for a quarter of a year’s worth of plays on his or her songs.

These are not the complaints of a spoiled, petulant child. These are the echoed sentiments of every artist, writer and producer in my social circles who are afraid to speak up publicly because we admire and respect Apple so much. We simply do not respect this particular call.
I realize that Apple is working towards a goal of paid streaming. I think that is beautiful progress. We know how astronomically successful Apple has been and we know that this incredible company has the money to pay artists, writers and producers for the 3 month trial period… even if it is free for the fans trying it out.
Three months is a long time to go unpaid, and it is unfair to ask anyone to work for nothing. I say this with love, reverence, and admiration for everything else Apple has done. I hope that soon I can join them in the progression towards a streaming model that seems fair to those who create this music. I think this could be the platform that gets it right.
But I say to Apple with all due respect, it’s not too late to change this policy and change the minds of those in the music industry who will be deeply and gravely affected by this. We don’t ask you for free iPhones. Please don’t ask us to provide you with our music for no compensation.
Taylor

Tuesday, May 26, 2015

Demi Lovato joins Selena Gomez
Leaves Hollywood Records
Creates own label
Safehouse Records


In case you weren't paying attention, end of May, 2015, Demi Lovato followed Selena Gomez and said so long to Hollywood Records. Lovato created her own label Safehouse Records and is expected to release a new CD/album in time for the 2015 winter holiday fray.

Taylor Swift also reportedly has left Big Machine Records. Will she join Gomez at Interscope? Reports are Apple Corporation, the computer, not Beatles records, is courting her for a label it wants to establish. Hey, how about Apple Records?

Hollywood Records is skating on thin ice when it comes to talent on its label. R5 is its biggest act with Lovato leaving.

Thursday, March 5, 2015

Taylor Swift staying with Big Machine instead of jumping to Interscope?
Apple Corporation apparently makes offer

In December, it was reported Taylor Swift would abandon Big Machine Records to join Selena Gomez at Interscope.

Reports today say Apple Corporation has made an offer on Big Machine. Looks like Swift will be staying.

This is a major business announcement if the reports are true.

Thursday, December 18, 2014

Selena Gomez leaves Hollywood Records for Interscope; Taylor Swift expected to follow

In case you missed it, Selena Gomez jumped from Hollywood Records over the weekend, where she signed in 2008, to Interscope Records (why do these companies still call themselves "record" instead of entertainment companies?).

The split was totally expected for most of 2014, with the release of a greatest hits CD, "The Heart Wants What It Wants," fulfilling her contract with Hollywood.

Gomez joins artists like Madonna, Eminem, U2, Dr. Dre and more at Interscope. Hollywood is left with only two prominent acts, Demi Lovato and R5.

"1989" is also expected to be Taylor Swift's last CD for Big Machine label. It is possible/probable she too is in discussion with Interscope.

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Hey, that's Taylor Swift with her hand in my pocket
Fearless Platinum edition

Thank God for download sites like Amazon. Thought I was out $10 to update my Fearless CD by Nashville princess Taylor Swift. Turns out I can update it for $6.

Swift has reissued the CD with videos and six new songs:

1. Jump Then Fall
2. Untouchable
3. Forever & Always (Piano Version)
4. Come In With The Rain
5. SuperStar
6. The Other Side Of The Door

I hate paying the piper, but somebody has to pay the mortgage on that lake front home in Hendersonville, Tenn., right next to dobro player Jerry Douglas (who used to live in Evergreen, Colo.).