Spotify Curated Playlists Generate 1B Streams Weekly

Are playlists the new radio?  It's too early to know if that's really an apt comparison, but its unequivocally true that playlists generate huge interest and income. Proving just how. Continue reading

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Making The Most Of Facebook Live: 5 Tips

As Facebook Live continues to take the world of live video broadcasting service, we're looking at several different tips and strategies for getting the most out of the service, and. Continue reading

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The Ulimate Checklist For Travelling Musicians

Travelling by air with a musical instrument is never easy. If you check in your instrument on a flight with one or more stopovers, there is always the chance that. Continue reading

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Pandora’s Biggest Investor Is Very Concerned About Its Future

Last month when founder Tim Westergren was named CEO of Pandora, many in the music, tech and investment communities expressed approval. Well, Tim, the honeymoon is already over.

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Steve Miller: Anatomy Of Rock n’ Roll Hall Of Fame Rant

Recent Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame inductee Steve Miller had some choice words to say about the Hall of Fame's treatment and selection process, not all of it glowing.. Continue reading

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Eagles Of Death Metal Dropped By Two French Festivals After Controversial Magazine Interview

Indie rockers The Eagles Of Death Metal were hailed as heroes and a symbol of resistance following  concerts both during and after the terrorist attack at Le Bataclan in Paris just 6. Continue reading

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TUE. BRIEFING: Inside New Spotify Financials • Adele’s $130M Contract • Streaming Milestones • Pirate Bay Down • More

Tuesday 5.24.2016 Music Business News From Around The Web  Spotify's newly released financials show impressive growth while confirming serious concerns for its current business model. Updated continuously under our More News tab.

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Go-Go’s Spotify Streams Jump 300% After Billboard Music Awards Performance + Full List Of 2016 Winners

The Weeknd was the big winner at last night’s Billboard Music Awards, but a reunited Go-Go’s got the biggest bump from the televised ceremony. Following their performance of ‘We Got the. Continue reading

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Spotify Payments To Music Industry Up 85% To $1.8B Last Year

80% revenue growth would be cause for celebration at almost any company.  But Spotify isn't just any company. Growth means greater expenses for the music streamer and last year, which. Continue reading

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UPDATE: Glenn Peoples Exits Billboard Magazine For Pandora

UPDATED: One of Billboard's most insightful voices, long time contributor and Senior Editorial Analyst Glenn Peoples, has exited the trade magazine for Pandora.  

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