Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Common Songwriting Hurdles • Free Streaming • Best Cities For Live Music • More

This week on MusicThinkTank, we discussed common challenges of novice songwriters, why streaming may actually be good for artists, which cities have the best live music, and more.

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REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review

The Feds snatch up the Wu-Tang Clan's Album following the buyer's arrest, we look at how the music industry could be fixed using windowing, and Pandora commits to a licensing. Continue reading

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My Journey From Major label pop princess to DIY indie misfit [5X Platinum Seller Jennifer Paige]

Jennifer Paige has a unique view of the music industry. A product of the major label system, her 1998 single “Crush” hit #1 in 16 countries, selling more than 11. Continue reading

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Are Streaming Music Services Providing Useless Artist Data?

While many streaming services may talk up the fact that they provide artists with data and analytics regarding their listeners, closer inspection reveals that, in addition to not being all that useful, a. Continue reading

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10 Top Music Marketing Trends of 2015

In this article, music marketing company Red Tape X looks at some of the best marketing techniques of 2015 and how they were effectively used by some of the music. Continue reading

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MIDEM 2016 To Have International Focus

Music industry convention MIDEM will celebrate its 50th anniversary  with an international focus.Taking place in Cannes, France, on June 3-6, the international dimension of the music ecosystem will be at. Continue reading

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The Data Behind A Hit Single.

While it's difficult to be one hundred percent sure what makes any given track a hit single, a recent look at the data reveals that their are some characteristics that. Continue reading

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Pandora Stock Up 15% After Higher Royalty Cost Ruling

UPDATED: Pandora stock rose 15.1%  on Thursday and Friday morning after a Copyright Royalty ruling raising rates about 15%.  Why are higher rates that will cost Pandora good news? Investors expected. Continue reading

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Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Names 2016 Inductees

The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame has announced the five members of its class of 2016. The 31st Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, will take place. Continue reading

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Facebook Set To Release Live Streaming Feature

Facebook, in an effort to keep up with Periscope and Meerkat, will soon be bringing live streaming to all of its users, as opposed to just a select few major. Continue reading

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