How To Win: Don’t Help DOJ Get Out Of Licensing Hole They Dug [David Lowery]

Although they started with a strong concept with 100% song licensing, the Department of Justice seems to be scrambling to get their decree to function within the parameters of the. Continue reading

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Slipknot’s Corey Taylor Slaps Phone From Fan’s Hand At Concert [VIDEO]

Fans engrossed in using their smartphones to share a show present a dilemma for musicians.  They want fans to spread the word, but expect them to experience the performance and. Continue reading

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Broadcast Radio Losing Influence As Teens Flock To Streaming And YouTube, Says New “Music And Millennials” Study

On demand streaming is now the format of choice for 15-19 year olds, according to a new study by the Music Business Association and LOOP, and most of those listeners are. Continue reading

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Indie Music Trade Groups A2IM, AIMP, CMPA Issue Joint Response To DoJ 100% Licensing Position

Condemnation of a new U.S. Department of Justice position allowing 100% licencing of songs has been nearly universal within the music publishing community. In a show of unity, three independent. Continue reading

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Top U.S. Cities For Music, Music Fans

Some interesting stats for those involved with music from either on or off stage, we here look at which cities in the United States have the most vibrant music scene and. Continue reading

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Crowdmix Goes Belly Up – Music Social Network Raised $20 Million But Never Left Beta [Mark Mulligan]

Much ballyhooed music social network Crowdmix has entered Administration, the UK version of bankruptcy. The unlaunched startup claimed that it would revolutionize music marketing, but industry consultant Mark Mulligan says. Continue reading

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TUE. BRIEFING: ‘Vast Majority’ Join Spotify Settlement • Crowdmix Enters Administration • Blink-182 Beats Drake • More

Tuesday 7.12.16 Music Business News From Around The Web NMPA says "vast majority" took the Spotify settlement deal, but that doesn't spell the end of David Lowery and Melissa Ferrick's. Continue reading

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Vinyl May Be Up, But The Album Is Dying

Although vinyl has seen a slight bump, the album format overall is in a steady and rapid decline, something which artists and the music industry as a whole need to. Continue reading

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5 Words Which Will Define The Next 10 Years Of Music

Looking ahead to the future of the music business, this article lays out the five words which are most likely to define the coming ten years of music technology, creation,. Continue reading

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A Look At Nielsen Music’s Mid-Year Report: Streaming Explodes • Rock, Country Struggle To Keep Up With R&B/Hip-Hop. Latin

Nielsen recently released its 2016 mid-year music report and it has some big takeaways. On-demand streaming is exploding. R&B/hip-hop and Latin are surging and Rock and country music need to catch. Continue reading

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Bon Jovi Jon Bon Jovi Joins Wedding Band For ‘Livin’ On A Prayer,’ Video Removed From YouTube

Bon Jovi always stuck me a little more than a rockin' wedding band,  so I wasn't really surprised when I heard that Jon Bon Jovi jumped on stage and sang. Continue reading

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