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THURSDAY 5.31.18 Music Business News From Around The Web  Updated continuously under our More News tab

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Credentials To Universal Music Computer Systems Exposed

For days or even weeks, the deepest, darkest secrets kept within the private IT infrastructure of Universal Music Group had laid exposed.  But who knew, what information they gathered and. Continue reading

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Spotify ‘Hate and Hateful’ Policy Crisis Is About Social Responsibility [Mark Mulligan]

After backlash over the removal of tracks by R Kelly and XXXTentacion from official playlists, Spotify has been forced to rethink its new 'hate speech and hateful behavior' policy.  But. Continue reading

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How Spotify Is Killing Jazz, Soul, Classical Music

Is it time for a Fair Streaming movement? Chris Rizik explores the structure of the new streaming economy and the way in which artists are paid could spell bad news. Continue reading

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Music Choice Seeks Support Of Legislation To Cheat Artists Out Of Royalties

"ARTISTS BEWARE," writes A2IM CEO Richard Jame Burgess. "Music Choice is trying to solicit your support to deceive Congress into reducing your royalties from Music Choice." 

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Azoff Responds To Grammy, MusiCares Allegations

[UPDATED] Irving Azoff has responded to an open letter-slash-lawsuit by former MusiCares VP Dana Tomarken involving accusations, primarily about the Recording Academy, that tangentially veer into Azoff-related concerns.

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U2 Records Live At Jack White’s Third Man Nashville HQ [VIDEO]

U2 stopped into Jack White's Third Man Records Nashville headquarters following their appearance at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena this past Saturday to record live off the floor. 

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Taking Your Band From Local To Regional

Once you're solidly tapped into your local scene and your band is beginning to pull in crowd, it's time to start thinking about taking that next big step and going. Continue reading

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Music Video Distribution Unlikely To Change Much As Vevo Succumbs To YouTube

After a long and doomed battle, Vevo has finally thrown up the white flag, shuttering its site and ditching its mobile app, however, the fateful end of this attempt by. Continue reading

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Live Nation’s Michael Rapino Among Best Paid U.S. CEOs

Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino is doing pretty well for himself. Rapino earned more than $70 million last year, making him one of the best-compensated CEOs in the U.S. according. Continue reading

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