Flying Vinyl: A Vinyl Subscription Series With Global Aspirations

In an effort to combat the devaluation of music in culture, Flying Vinyl offers the best new alternative music, printed on gorgeous vinyl, as part of a monthly subscription series. Here. Continue reading

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Iggy Pop Blasts Music Industry, EDM: “Why don’t I just die now.”

At  a press conference in Cannes to promote Jim Jarmusch's new Stooges documentary "Gimme Danger," Iggy Pop let lose on modern music and the music industry that supports it.

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How To Use Shazam To Market Music

Although music fans have been using Shazam to identify tracks awhile now, the app can also be used to connect with fans, making it a unique and highly effective marketing. Continue reading

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Adele Signs $130 Million Sony Deal

$130 million dollars. That's the total of the record deal that Sony has reportedly signed with Adele. You can't blame her for taking the cash, but is it a smart. Continue reading

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Chance The Rapper’s “Coloring Book” Debuts #8 With No Label And Streaming Only On Apple Music

Do artists need labels anymore?  Are exclusives a good thing? Those questions and more are being asked by artists and managers this week after Chance The Rapper became the first. Continue reading

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Facebook Introduces New Slideshow Feature For Music Videos

With its large share of viewers, and a higher revenue payout, Facebook's new Slideshow feature is the latest in the popular social networks efforts to unseat YouTube as the king. Continue reading

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4 Times That Saving Money On Your Music Career Actually Costs More Long-Term

While numerous technological advancements have enabled us to build our music careers without the help of expensive outside expertise, some things are worth an investment, and trying to do them. Continue reading

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Spotify Family Plan Expands To 6 Users – It’s A Great Deal For Families, But Not For Musicians, Labels

Spotify's new $14.99 USD family plan now matches the offerings of its rivals Apple Music and Google Play, and today's roll out is virtually global. But it doesn't take a. Continue reading

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Music Publishing News Roundup: YouTube • NMPA Dubset Deal • Indie Publishers Join Forces

YouTube has built a new open-source implementation and validation tool that will deliver more accurate reporting of music content to music publishers and collection societies.  MORE:

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MON. BRIEFING: Adele Nears $130M Sony Deal • Chance The Rapper Hits Chart Streaming-Only • Inside Playlisting • More

Monday 5.23.2016 Music Business News From Around The Web  Contradiction? Adele proves labels will still pay for hits, even as Chance The Rapper proves artists don't need labels to have. Continue reading

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