
Lyte: Sell Your Unused Tickets To Real Fans
By Brian Parker We’ve all been there: you purchase tickets for an event months in advance and on the day of the event, an unexpected situation arises and you are suddenly unable to attend. The hassle of selling tickets on StubHub or Craigslist is frustrating and ineffective if showtime is within 24 hours. It almost

Recap: Funkmaster Flex at the SF MusicTech Summit
By Dave Mainella Those in attendance at last Tuesday’s SF MusicTech Summit were treated to a full day of thoughtful events and discussions from some of the brightest and most forward-thinking in the industry. SoundCtrl Co-Founder, Jesse Kirshbaum, had the opportunity to lead a conversation and Q&A with Funkmaster Flex, the legendary DJ and producer on

Fantrotter Aggregates Travel Info with Ticket Purchase to Simplify Booking Flights/Hotels/etc
By Kira Grunenberg Imagine this oh-too-common scenario: You are browsing the internet, surfing Facebook, and a suggested post comes up about a new album and accompanying tour for one of your favorite bands. You are determined to go to one of the shows on the tour, even if that means having to do some extra

Mickey Hart is all About the Brainwaves… So Psychedelic, Dude
By Dana Sedgwick Mickey Hart, former drummer for the Grateful Dead, is exploring his brain on music. Described by Hart as the “Rhythm Genome Project,” this project aims to validate the science behind good vibrations as a healing tool for illness, depression and dementia. Rhythm & The Brain: Superorganism is led by Dr. Adam Gazzaley of

Wearable Technology: Music Festival Edition
By Carolyn Heneghan As the summer festival season comes to a close, it’s time to reflect on what we’ve learned to improve our experience next year. Need to wear shoes that can get amazingly muddy? Need to bring ponchos or toilet paper next year? How about needing to consider using more wearable technology in the

[Interview] David Carrico, Co-Founder & CMO of EVNTLIVE
By Brian Parker With soaring ticket prices and dedicated venues in major cities, music fans often miss out on experiencing their favorite artists’ live performances. Enter EVNTLIVE, an innovative digital venue that broadcasts HD concerts to your computer or mobile devices. Not only does EVNTLIVE offer high-quality streams of live and on-demand concerts, it also