2016: The #Yearofwireless – Apple’s AirPods, Sonos And More

Although much of the early commentary on the Apple AirPods were less than glowing, Tyler Hayes offers a different perspective, suggesting that these new AirPods represent the next evolution in wireless. Continue reading

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Jason Isbell, Chris Stapleton Top Americana Music Awards 2016 – The Full List Of Winners

Chris Stapleton won Artist of The Year at last night's Americana Music Awards in Nashville.  Jason Isbell took home two major wins: Album and Song of the Year. The awards. Continue reading

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Samsung Milk Music Shuts Down Today, Users Encouraged To Transition To Slacker

Milk Music, the on again off again attempt by Samsung, one of the world's biggest cell phone manufacturers to launch a music service, is shutting down today. One beneficiary of Milk's. Continue reading

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Kaytranada Wins Polaris Music Prize 2016

Haitian-born, Montreal-bred electronic musician, DJ, and producer Kaytranada has won the 2016 Polaris Music Prize for his debut album 99.9%, besting the nine other albums on the Polaris Short List.

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THU. BRIEF: Changes @SpinMedia • Verizon Wants To Buy Vessel • Streaming Best Anti-Piracy Tool • More

Thursday 9.22.16 Music Business News From Around The Web Constant change in music journalism creates openings for new voices, but also means fewer platforms that really move the needle.  Updated. Continue reading

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Free Music Services Account For More Than 80% Of All U.S. Streaming

Free music services account for 80% of all streaming the in U.S., according to a new Music Watch survey.  That's bad news for rightsholders, since free services pay far less. Continue reading

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Ray LaMontagne Cancels Austin Show Over Concealed Carry Firearm Law

Singer and songwriter Ray LaMontagne may lose a few fans for cancelling a Texas concert after the state changed is concealed gun carry laws,  but he's likely gained the lasting respect. Continue reading

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Twitter Video Offering Creators Revenue Share

With high hopes of giving their static user base a boost, Twitter is doubling down on their video offerings, giving creators 70% of the ad revenue garnered of its videos, a. Continue reading

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Former UMG Exec: Major Label Music Should Cost More, Destroy DMCA Safe Harbors

In a recent bout of industry hypocrisy Paul Young, a former director of licensing for Universal Music Group has taken to the soap box denouncing the DMCA and the unfairness of. Continue reading

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Time Management: A Musician’s Guide

In many ways, time is like money, meaning it's important to develop a system through which you manage and budget your time. This can be especially true for artists, so. Continue reading

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