Thought Streaming Royalties Were Bad? Radio Airplay Royalties Even Worse

Almost since its inception, streaming has often been maligned in the industry for the pittance which it pays out to artists, and while this criticism is often merited, things are. Continue reading

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Spotify Stock Behavior Is Being Misread

Chris Castle of Music Technology Policy offers an alternative interpretation of Spotify's recent stock behavior, including how the streamer is taking a much tougher approach with labels and other rights holders.

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Botletter: Impressive Facebook Messenger Fan Communications, Marketing Tool

Veteran Music marketer and Music Biz Weekly podcast co-host Mchael Brandvold explores the Facebook Messenger tool Botletter, which provides artists with an exciting new way to effectively communicate with fans. Continue reading

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Court Reveals New Details Of Coachella’s Controversial Radius Clause

Court filings in the legal battle between Coachella and the promoters of Oregon's Soul’D Out Festival share new details of the controversial radius clause which dictates where artists can perform. Continue reading

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How To Build An Email List From Scratch

Despite its age, email has endured as one of the most effective marketing techniques available to artists and bands. Getting started is difficult however, and growing an email list worth. Continue reading

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Is Troy Carter Leaving Spotify? Fresh Rumors Claim Epic Move

Is Troy Carter leaving Spotify?  Rumor spread that Spotfiy's global head of creator services was leaving after the streamer's new 'hate and hurtful' policy banned  XXXTentacion, R Kelly and others from. Continue reading

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XXXTentacion Shot Dead, Spotify Re-Adds Tracks To RapCavier, Other Playlists

XXXTentacion was pronounced dead following a robbery and shooting in south Florida. As news of his death spread, Spotify, which just weeks before had banned the controversial 20 year old. Continue reading

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TUE. BRIEF: YouTube Music Expands • Merlin: $500M Annually To Indies • XXXTentacion Shot Dead • More

TUESDAY 6.19.18 Music Business News From Around The Web  Updated continuously under our More News tab

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Survey Affirms Pervasive Sexual Harassment And Assault At Music Festivals

43% of all women under 40 have experienced unwanted sexual behavior at a UK music festival, according to a new survey by the Press Association. Anecdotal evidence puts the figure. Continue reading

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How To Submit Music To Radio Made Simple

When submitting music for radio, musicians will, at some point in the process, hit a brick wall. Here we look at straight forward breakdown of how to submit your music. Continue reading

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