Sound Diplomacy: Improving Music Cities Worldwide

For a music community to develop and thrive, it needs a city to grow in. So what is about iconic cities like London, Chicago, and Nashville that allow a local. Continue reading

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Wu Tang’s RZA Opposes Trademark App For Dog-Walking Company “Woof-Tang Clan”

After recently making headlines for their one-off million dollar album, the Wu-Tang Clan is back in the news after member of the group Robert Diggs (better known by his stage name. Continue reading

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Why You Should Be Experimenting With Your Instrument

When we think of instrumentation in bands, we typically think of the same basic lineup, genre depending. Branching out and experimenting with different instruments or different ways of playing can. Continue reading

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Russell Simmons Faces New Sexual Misconduct Allegations, Vows To Defend Himself

Russell Simmons, the founder of Def Jam Records, has denied new sexual harassment allegations from four women, including three who claim they were raped by the hip-hop mogul.

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YouTube On Track To Launch “Remix” Streaming Music Service In March

While YouTube has made multiple attempts to get its users to go the extra mile and buy into its paid subscription services, it has had minimal success with either its. Continue reading

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FRI. BRIEF: Splice Raises $35M For Collaboration • Soundcloud Gets Personal • (Taylor) Swift Life Launches • More

FRIDAY 12.15.17 Music Business News From Around The Web  Updated continuously under our More News tab

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OFFICIAL: FCC Killed The Internet, Innovation Today

[UPDATE 3] The FCC voted 3-2 along party lines on Thursday to end to net neutrality, which effectively gives control of the internet to the major internet service providers and. Continue reading

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What Exactly IS An Artist’s Brand?

The importance of "branding" and "promoting one's brand" is thrown around a lot this days when advising artists on how to achieve music business success, but what exactly does it. Continue reading

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Live Music Today: The Good, The Bad And The Ugly

In this piece Joe Rinaldi reflects on the state of the live music industry, and how the rise of the streaming age and the drop off in retail sales has. Continue reading

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Rock Legend Bill Graham’s Sons Lose Renewed Estate Fight

The sons of legendary concert promoter Bill Graham cannot prove their rights to concert posters and other San Francisco Bay Area rock memorabilia they say they were swindled out of. Continue reading

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