Why You Can’t Put The Music Industry On A Blockchain

In this excerpt from "Attack of the 50 Foot Blockchain: Bitcoin, Blockchain, Ethereum & Smart Contracts," author David Gerard offers a critical examination of the Bitcoin and blockchain phenomenon, and what it means. Continue reading

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Is Music Streaming Really Worth $28 Billion? [Mark Mulligan]

A new Goldman Sachs report claims that Universal Music is worth $23.5 billion and that the paid streaming market will be worth $28 billion in 2030. That's almost double the. Continue reading

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If ‘Everyone Just Wants Free Stuff’ Mentality Responsible For Piracy, Why Isn’t Nintendo Able To Keep Classic Consoles In Stock?

Recent buying trends among consumers of Nintendo's classic consoles have recently provided further rebuffment of the 'people just want free stuff' myth often proclaimed by content industries.

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Kalbells Talks Beating Cancer, Saying Yes To Yourself, Sowing Songs

In this segment of Soundfly's new interview series, they speak with Kalmia Traver, also known by the the name of her solo project Kalbells about her sources of inspiration and. Continue reading

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Important Info For Organizing/Performing At Hurricane Harvey Benefit Concert

Organizing or considering playing a benefit concert for the victims of Hurricane Harvey? We here provide info on how you can submit your benefit event & event producer's contact info, as well. Continue reading

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Spotify Names Most Streamed Songs Of The Summer Of 2017

Spotify has shared the songs that listeners streamed most this summer. With over 786 million streams thus far, Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee’s “Despacito – Remix” featuring Justin Bieber takes. Continue reading

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Getting Useful Feedback On Your Music

While criticism is important to growing as a music producer and artist, some feedback is more helpful than other, but making sure your submission meets certain criteria can go a. Continue reading

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SoundExchange Reaches Out To Help Gulf Coast Musicians

SoundExchange is reaching out to its members based in Texas and throughout the Gulf Coast to speed secure distribution of royalties in the wake of Hurricane Harvey and epic flooding. Continue reading

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THU. BRIEF: BMG Revenue Up 28% • Vevo Goes Live • High Profile Instagram Accounts Hacked • More

THURSDAY 8.31.17 Music Business News From Around The Web  BMG is creating a Fourth Major with a more collaborative model this its competitors. Updated continuously under our More News tab

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Best Instagram Practices For Indie Artists

While the importance of Instagram can be elusive or confusing for some, the platform relevance in the music industry is undeniable. Using the platform effectively can be a challenge for. Continue reading

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