Spotify Files $1 Billion Initial Stock Offering

[UPDATE 3 ] Spotify has filed its long rumored initial stock offering seeking $1 billion from the public markets.  Unlike the traditional IPO, Spotify, which will trade on the NASDAQ. Continue reading

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How To Have A Successful SXSW 2018

Love it or loath it, SXSW is an important time for the music industry and those involved with it, presenting a vast wealth of opportunities for growing your brand, networking,. Continue reading

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Why Vinyl Matters [WATCH]

Here Sunny Stuart Winter sat down to chat with Dr. Jennifer Otter Bickerdike, author of Why Vinyl Matters about the longevity of the format's resurgence, it's subcultural capital, and the. Continue reading

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Led Zeppelin Embraces Record Store Day With New Release

You may want to get in line early this Record Store Day.  In advance of Led Zeppelin’s 50th Anniversary celebration, slated to commence this September, the band will wet fan’s. Continue reading

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How to Use Facebook Live to Promote Music

Recent changes in Facebook's algorithm have sent musicians and music marketers scrambling for new ways to grab the attention of the social network's massive audience. The jury is still out on. Continue reading

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$58.8M Later Ticketer Razorgator Joins Startup Deadpool

Online ticket marketplace Razorgator laid off the staff at its Marina del Rey headquarters and locked the doors yesterday.  No ticket inventory is available on its site. The startup has. Continue reading

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Music Streamer Gaana Raises $115M Round Led By Tencent

Gaana has raised $115 million, as the music streamer's home market of India continues to attract new competitors. Leading the round is Chinese internet giant Tencent, who has become a. Continue reading

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The State Of China’s Music Industry 2018 Report

Archie Hamilton and Krish Raghav take a hard look at the state of the Chinese music industry. After a mixed 2017, hopes are somewhat high for the coming months, with. Continue reading

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Canada Rejects Support For Struggling Indie Musicians

Canada’s beleaguered independent music sector failed to get the funding support it sought this week, as Canadian Finance Minister Bill Morneau tabled a federal budget that charts a course for. Continue reading

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Another Music Licensing Deal Signed For Facebook

While Facebook hasn't entered into the streaming game yet, it does seem to be leaning that way, having recently dipped a second toe in after signing a deal with ICE. Continue reading

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