FRI. BRIEF: Soundcloud Losses Grow • Jason Aldean Tests 2 Week Windows • Soundpruf • More

FRIDAY 4.23.18 Music Business News From Around The Web  Updated continuously under our More News tab

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Spotify Adds Social Media Links, Image Galleries, But Still No Link To Artist Websites

[UPDATED] Spotify has added two important features that will help artists build and engage a fans base. Users of the free Spotify for Artists platform can now add social media. Continue reading

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YouTube Creator Studio Adds Impressions, Unique Viewers

Artists who operate YouTube channels are by now likely accustomed to YouTube's Creator Studio, a service which will soon be unveiling a new design. Here we look at some of. Continue reading

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Promote Your Music With Spotify Ads: An Artist’s How To

In this piece Brian Hazard of Color Theory walks us through the process of securing a Spotify ad and his experience attempting to boost his streams via advertising directly on. Continue reading

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Spotify Acquires Music Licensing Platform Loudr

Spotify has acquired music licensing platform Loudr. The company was founded in 2013 to build services that make it easy for content creators, aggregators and digital music services to identify, track. Continue reading

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HD Vinyl To Hit Stores In 2019 After $4.8M Investment

Austrian-based startup Rebeat Innovation has received a $4.8 million investment into its patented “high definition vinyl” technology. Founder and CEO Günter Loibl told Pitchfork that the “first “HD vinyl” albums could hit stores as. Continue reading

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Don’t Let Tax Day Leave You Singing The Blues: A Message For Songwriters, Musicians

While tax season is dreaded by many, it can be a particularly trying time for those making a living in the music business. In fact some artists simply don't bother. Continue reading

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Pure Volume Music Discovery Site To Shut Down

After 15 years as a destination for independent music discovery, Pure Volume is shutting down. The announcement was made via a pop-up on the site.

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How To Check If Your Facebook Data Was Shared With Cambridge Analytica

Facebook users are being notified if the were one of the 87 million people whose information was compromised and shared with Cambridge Analytica. You can check now to see if. Continue reading

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European Music Managers Alliance Launches

A pan-EU music manager’s body, the European Music Manager Alliance (EMMA), waslaunched in London earlier this week. Chaired by Stevie Wonder manager Keith Harris, it is aimed at giving artist. Continue reading

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THU. BRIEF: Apple Music Passes 40M, Promotes Boss • Spotify + Hulu Discount • Innovation In Music Awards • More

THURSDAY 4.1218 Music Business News From Around The Web  Updated continuously under our More News tab

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