USA Today Readers Name Top Small Music Venues

USA Today readers collectively named the storied New Haven nightclub Toad's Place as their favorite small venue in the U.S.  The newspaper asked readers to vote for for their favorite. Continue reading

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UK Indies Join Apple Music Protest

Led by U.S. trade group A2IM, indie labels are threatening not to sign on to Apple Music because of a 90 day free trial during which no payments will be. Continue reading

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7 Invaluable Pieces of Advice for Recent Music College Grads

Probably the scariest thing about going to music school to become a more competent musician is graduating and having to find a paying gig. The pressure is on to start. Continue reading

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WED. NEWS BRIEF: Indies Battle Apple Music • Beasties Granted Legal Fees • Digitally Imported Launches Streaming • More

Wednesday 6.17.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE 

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Apple Music Boycott – Should Indie Artists, Labels Stop Releasing New Music For Next 90 Days?

The outcry over Apple Music's 90 free day trial is growing within the independent music community.  But those upset with free trials that return no revenue to artists and labels for. Continue reading

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The Bundle Deal: The Miracle of Spotify’s Paid Subscription Numbers

We all knew it was coming.  Of course Spotify was going to answer back the big ballyhoo of Apple Music’s underwhelming unveiling. 

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Pandora Paid Pharrell Just $6300 For 105 Million “Happy” Plays

It's easy to grow tired of reading stories that chronicle how little artists make from streaming music. On the one hand, streaming is reshaping the industry. On the other, the. Continue reading

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How You Should Be Writing Your Music Press Releases

A good press release is the foundation of a forward thinking press campaign, so getting it right is really important in order to ensure that recipient of the release wants. Continue reading

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Spotify Plays The Big Numbers Game

Hot on the heels of Apple’s less-than-dazzling entrance into the streaming market Spotify made two big announcements: a further $526 million in funding and 20 million paying subscribers with 55 million free users. Not a. Continue reading

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Going Direct-To-Fan In A Streaming World [By PledgeMusic President Benji Rogers]

Apple recently made waves with the announced launch of their new Apple Music services. PledgeMusic co-founder and President Benji Rogers says it’s a seismic shift that means great things for. Continue reading

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