How To Write, Produce A Hit Song In 2018…Or At Least Increase Your Chances

While there may be no way to guarantee your next song will become a chart-topping hit, there are certain steps you can take to increase your chances. Here we look. Continue reading

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Online Studio Soundation Raises $500K, Appoints New CEO

Online recording studio Soundation is relaunching with the help of $5000,000 in funding, a new CEO and a mission to build the world’s premier launchpad for new producers. Soundation has over 75,000 active. Continue reading

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Could ASCAP, BMI Consent Decrees Be About To End? Justice Dept. Antitrust Head To Speak At Publisher Conference

Makan Delrahim, head of the Justice Department's Antitrust Division, will be a keynote speaker at the  National Music Publishers Association meeting. Delrahim recently revealed that hundreds of DOJ consent decrees. Continue reading

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8 Crowdfunding Campaigns To Keep Your Eye On And Why

Crowdfunding can be a tricky needle to thread in any industry, and the music business is no exception, but if you can make your campaign stand out, your chances for. Continue reading

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Mixcloud Pacts With EU Licensor ICE For 12M DJ Sets

European digital music rights organization ICE announced a new multi-territory licensing deal with dance music-focused digital music service Mixcloud.  Mixcloud’s new ‘Core’ licence deal with ICE covers PRS, STIM and. Continue reading

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Recording Academy CEO Accused Of MusiCares Funds Abuse By Long Term Exec

UPDATED: A letter to the Recording Academy Board of Trustees by former MusiCares VP Dana Tomarken accuses President and Chairman Neil Portnow of redirecting funds intended for the charity to. Continue reading

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THU. BRIEF: Recording Academy Under Fire • YouTube Music Future Features • Gracenote Sonic Style • More

THURSDAY 5.24.18 Music Business News From Around The Web  Updated continuously under our More News tab

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Court Approves $112M Spotify Artists Compensation Fund Settling Class Action Lawsuit

[UPDATED] The court has approved the settlement of combined class action lawsuits originally brought against Spotify for copyright infringement by musicians David Lowery and Melissa Ferrick. The settlement guarantees an. Continue reading

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Beginner’s Guide To Launching Social Media Ads

If you're trying to market an upcoming release or tour via social media, and your carefully crafted posts seem to be going unnoticed, don't give up hope! Here we look. Continue reading

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FREE Webinar: Ask A Booking Agent

A booking agent is one of the most important members of a successful artist's team. But what exactly does a booking agent do? And how do you find one? Next. Continue reading

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