Billboard Talent and Touring Conference – We’ve Got Discount Codes!

The Billboard Touring Conference & Awards is  all about the live music industry. In its 12th year, the conference features programming and a forum for promoters, producers, agents, managers, venues,. Continue reading

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Is Video The Future of Music Streaming?

In this episode of Music Biz Podcast, we are talking with Bryce Clemmer, who is the co-founder and CEO of Vadio, a Portland-based company that provides an online video platform. Continue reading

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What Apple Music’s 11 Million Trialists Really Mean

How successful has Apple Music actually been? While an initial report of 11 million trial subscribers certainly looks good on paper, the question remains over how many of these trial users. Continue reading

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The Job That Steve Jobs Didn’t Finish

What are artists missing in their online promotion? Here we look at a new app that allows bands to reward fans for their support in way that has, as of. Continue reading

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Muzooka – A One Stop Submission Engine

Getting music industry professionals to take notice of new music has always been difficult, particular when they are constantly inundated with new material. A new startup, Muzooka, is working to. Continue reading

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Live Nation Reports Strong Growth, Stock Climbs

Live music continues to be the music industry's one real bright spot; and last night, stock of concert and ticketing giant Live Nation shot up 2.9% after the company delivered a. Continue reading

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SFX Lost $48 Million Last Quarter Despite 48% Revenue Growth

With a Thursday deadline looming for founder and CEO Robert Sillerman to complete a stock buyback that would take the company private, SFXE reported 3 and 6 month earnings and the. Continue reading

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TUE. NEWS BRIEF: SFXE Still Losing Millions • Live Nation Revenue Up • Music Ad $ Will Top $1B • LiveXLive • More

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Most Popular Songs of 2015 So Far

What is good music? Well, this is a question that is hard to answer, because the "goodness" of a tune depends a lot on the listener's tastes and mood. But. Continue reading

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Union Sues Universal, Sony, WMG, Others For Failing To Fund Musician’s Pensions

The American Federation of Musicians pension fund is suing Atlantic Records, Hollywood Records, Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group  and Warner Brothers Records for failing to make pension fund contributions.

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Prince Calls Record Contracts “Slavery,” Says Jay Z Is Building a “One Stop Shop For Artists”

Prince shared his candid opinions of the music industry during a wide ranging sit down with 10 black journalists at his Paisley Park studios on Saturday night.  Here are some. Continue reading

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