Colin Stutz

Senior News Editor, West

Fyre Fest Founder Billy McFarland's Attorney Removed From Bankruptcy Process

October 11, 2019 8:24 PM EDT

A New York judge granted Billy McFarland's request to withdraw his attorney from bankruptcy proceedings on Thursday, meaning the Fyre Fest founder will represent himself moving forward.

Executive Turntable

Sony Pictures Motion Picture Group Promotes Spring Aspers to President of Music

October 02, 2019 6:15 PM EDT

Spring Aspers has been promoted to president, Sony Motion Pictures Music Group, Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) announced Wednesday (Oct. 2). She will oversee all music-related aspects of the music picture group's labels, including creative, licensing and publishing, production and promotion.

Streaming

Spotify Introduces Podcasts to Playlists

October 01, 2019 8:08 PM EDT

Spotify users can now include podcast episodes in their playlists, the streaming service announced Monday.

Legal and Management

Nashville Producer's Home Studio Lawsuit Dismissed by Court, Plans to Appeal

October 01, 2019 7:38 PM EDT

Nashville-based producer and engineer Lij Shaw's lawsuit against the city's restrictions on home-based businesses was dismissed on Tuesday by Nashville’s Chancery Court of Davidson County.

Business

More Than Three-Fourths of US Internet Users Are Now Streaming Music, Says Study

September 25, 2019 2:31 PM EDT

More than three fourths of the American internet-using population over the age of 13 is now streaming music. That's according to MusicWatch's audiocensus Q2 2019 report on U.S. music consumption and listening habits.

Business

Food For Thought: Vampire Weekend, Spoon & More Are Making Tacos For Charity

September 18, 2019 1:10 PM EDT

Los Angeles taco joint HomeState has bands like Vampire Weekend, Local Natives and Spoon creating tacos for a good cause.

Digital and Mobile

Spotify Wants to Help Artists Make Music Too With SoundBetter Acquisition

September 12, 2019 7:00 AM EDT

Spotify has acquired global audio production and collaboration marketplace SoundBetter, the company announced Thursday, in a move to increase its offerings to artists.