Ed Sheeran Settles Latest $20M Copyright Infringement Suit

Ed Sheeran has settled a copyright infringement lawsuit over his hit song "Photograph". Sheeran has been the subject of several high profile copyright infringement claims. Is he a copycat, a. Continue reading

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WED. BRIEF: Capshaw Reacquires MusicToday • The Return Of Lorde • Russia Ups Music Tax • More

Wednesday 4.12.17 Music Business News From Around The Web  One of music's most successful managers invests in D2F, reacquiring MusicToday, the company that started in all, as Live Nation exits.. Continue reading

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ACM Awards Provide Impressive Sales & Streaming Bump

UPDATED: 11 Million viewers tuned into the ACM Awards broadcast last weekend, according to new stats from Nielsen Music. Viewers responded to the performances by giving a huge lift in sales. Continue reading

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How The Music Industry Makes Money In 2016? [INFOGRAPHIC]

Streaming is increasingly the new normal of how consumers listen to music; and according to the RIAA, streaming brought in just over half of the US music industry’s revenue in 2016.. Continue reading

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Best Promotional #Instagram #Hashtags For Artists And Bands

Instagram has become one of the best social media platforms through which to reach profitable music fans, but a key part of marketing and promotion is the proper use of. Continue reading

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Would You Pull Your Music Off The Radio?

In an effort to correct the fact that artists haven't been properly compensated for having their songs played on the air the new bipartisan PROMOTE bill would give artists and. Continue reading

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The Power Struggle of Music Versus the Machine

The digital age has created previously unimagined opportunities for musicians, and changed music creation, distribution and discovery forever.  But alongside those changes, the livelihoods of creators has been threatened.  Now is the. Continue reading

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Viacom Releases First Virtual Reality Music Album “Melody Of Dust”

If video killed the radio star, will virtual reality make traditional music performance obsolete? We're in the very early stages, but VR has the potential to transform how music is. Continue reading

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How Would Asset Bubble Theorist Hyman Minsky Feel About Spotify’s Unique IPO Plans?

Recent indicators suggest that Spotify is considering offering a direct listing where it simply registers its shares on a public exchange. This would mark a departure from typical IPOs and,. Continue reading

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Vanido: Can A Free App Help You Learn To Sing Better?

Can a free app learn to help you sing better?  That's the goal and promise of the Vanido app: "Learn to sing and improve your ear with Vanido. It’s engaging,. Continue reading

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5 Reasons To Consider Getting A Music Degree

While many musicians may already be skilled in their trade and less than keen to fork over the necessary money for a music degree, earning one still has many advantages,. Continue reading

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