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We explore whether or not Bitcoin can save the music industry, antitrust lawfare breaks out, and The Doobie Brothers claim exclusive ownership of the word "doobie." This and more in. Continue reading

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Any Artist Can Now Upload Mixes To Beatport, But They’ll Earn Just 5-10% Of Revenue

UPDATED: Beatport has been making some aggressive moves of late, including a partnership to power an EDM channel on Spotify.  Now, Beatport is aiming straight for Soundcloud and allowing anyone. Continue reading

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Amazon Music Turns Up The Heat With 30 Exclusives

Almost daily we get a press release announcing how Music Service X  is differentiating itself from the competition.  Since its missing Universal Music and a lot of current hits, Amazon. Continue reading

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Lucian Grainge To Helm Universal Music Thru “at least 2020” – Full Text Of Announcement

Vivendi has extended the contract of Universal Music CEO Lucian Grainge through 2020. "This plan will enable the company to maintain its profitable growth and continue to play a leading role. Continue reading

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Country Star Luke Bryan Debuts Song On Tinder

Luke Bryan is debuting a song on social dating app Tinder. Bryan has placed 12 singles at No. 1 and sold 7.5 million albums with 30 million digital tracks   He's. Continue reading

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SFX Gives Sillerman 2 Weeks To Complete Stock Buy Back, Asset Sale Likely Alternatve

In just over 3 years, Robert Sillerman built SFX Entertainment into an EDM powerhouse. But since taking the company public in October 2013 and raising $260 million with the IPO,. Continue reading

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Apple Music Uses Snapchat To Offer Look Inside Beats 1 Global Studios

Since even before it launch, Apple Music has been using social media creatively to promote Beats 1. From "leaking" details to posting "exclusive" interviews on YouTube, Beats 1 and Apple. Continue reading

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5 Signs You’re Not Built To Be A DIY Musician

Do you have what it takes to blaze your own trail in the music industry? Being a DIY musician requires an incredible amount of work, as well as a certain. Continue reading

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1000 Musicians Gather To Lure Dave Grohl, Foo Fighters To Italy

A fan in Italy organized a group of 1000 musicians to come together to learn a Foo Fighters song in an attempt to convince Dave Grohl and company to perform. Continue reading

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Apple Music Streams Just 4% Of Spotify’s, Says Indie Distributor

Since Apple isn't sharing and any stats provided during a 90 day free trial would be suspect, we have no real idea how well Apple Music is doing.  Tim Cook. Continue reading

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