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Would You Pay To See A Classic Rock Hologram Perform A Show?

We've all at least heard of, if not seen, the "rebirth" of some of music's most beloved deceased artists as they return to stage in holographic form, but will these. Continue reading

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Apple Reportedly In Talks To Invest In iHeartMedia

Apple is considering an investment in iHeartMedia, according reports. One source suggests that the tie-in could be more of a major marketing partnership than traditional investment.

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MUSICIANS: Health Care Open Enrollment Begins Today

Many, if not most, U.S. musicians and music industry professionals lack health care, and today begins a brief window when they can do something about it. 

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Benefits For Producers, Engineers In Music Modernization Act

At long last the comprehensive and sweeping Music Modernization Act has been signed into law, affecting industry professionals everywhere. While the legislation was certainly surrounded by its share of controversy,. Continue reading

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ASCAP Opens Registration For ‘I Create Music’ EXPO 2019

ASCAP has opened registration for the 14th edition of its signature event, the ASCAP “I Create Music” EXPO, at the Loews Hollywood Hotel in Los Angeles, May 2 – 4, 2019.  Last year’s. Continue reading

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The 5 Best Theatre Set Designs

SPONSORED POST: Set designers don’t get much recognition from the audience. Yet the stage is essential for viewers to be teleported into another world. Over the years, some set designers. Continue reading

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Mastering Isn’t A Dark Art, It’s Simply Misunderstood

In the music business, mastering has gained something of a reputation as mysterious "dark art". The reality is that mastering is quite simple at its core and, while not as. Continue reading

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Tomorrowland Suffers Massive Data Breach

We're used to our Yahoo and Experian data coming under attack, but who thinks about such problems when buying a festival ticket? Think again. EDM giant Tomorrowland has suffered a. Continue reading

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Is Spotify Negotiating To Invest In Universal Music?

Spotify CEO Daniel Ek refused to comment "on deal negotiations," when asked if the streamer was considering an investment in Universal Music Group. UMG corporate parent Vivendi is openly exploring. Continue reading

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Spotify Passes 191M Users Fueled By Int’l Growth

[UPDATED] Spotify reported continued user growth as part of an earnings report on Thursday morning. Monthly average users grew 28% year over year to 191 million at the end of Q3.. Continue reading

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