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Appeals Court Dismiss ‘Gang Designation’ Lawsuit Brought Against FBI By Insane Clown Posse Fans

Insane Clown Posse fans, known as Juggalos, recently brought a lawsuit against the FBI in response to its classification of the fanbase as a gang in its National Gang Threat. Continue reading

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How Cuesta Loeb Signed With Indie Fierce Panda Records

In this interview, dream pop artist Cuesta Loeb discusses strategic methods for promoting your music, the value of having 'a plan', how it was that she became signed to Fierce. Continue reading

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Why Did Wixen Just File A $1.6B Lawsuit Against Spotify: The Music Modernization Act

A clause in The Music Modernization Act, a proposed U.S. law filed just weeks ago, prompted Wixen, the publisher for 50,000 songs by 2000 songwriters including Tom Petty, Neil Young. Continue reading

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The Dark Side Of Patronage: Just 2% Of Patreon Creators Earn More Than Minimum Wage

No one platform is a panacea for DYI. creators, but fan patronage platform Patreon has been touted as a solution for some. Musician and creator Amanda Palmer earns more than. Continue reading

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Spotify Has Filed For IPO [Report]

Spotify confidentially filed its IPO documents with the U.S. Security and Exchange Commission at the end of December. "All indications are that Spotify wants to list in Q1, and timing of. Continue reading

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Top Shows Of 2017 And Netflix’s Inexorable Rise

As audiences have grown increasingly fragmented with the rise of streaming and expansion of viewing options, gathering accurate consumer data has become more difficult. Here we examine how MIDiA's TV. Continue reading

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Unblocking Music’s Blockchain: Berklee’s Panos Panay On CNBC

Berklee College of Music's Panos Panay recently explained to a CNBC panel how “blockchain,” the system behind Bitcoin, has vast revenue potential in the world of music.“The vision behind it. Continue reading

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Ron Perry To Helm Columbia Records

Sony Music Entertainment has tapped label veteran Ron Perry to serve as Chairman & CEO of Columbia Records. Based in New York, Perry will report to Stringer and will be responsible. Continue reading

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When Should You Hire A Booking Agent

As artists develop and grow throughout their careers, they will likely reach a point where it becomes time to consider hiring a booking agent. This can be an important step. Continue reading

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