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TikTok Rival Triller Licences All 3 Majors, Merlin [UPDATE]

UPDATE: TikTok rival Triller has inked a deal to access a global catalog of 80 million tracks including music from Sony, UMG, Warner Music Group and Merlin. Contrary to some. Continue reading

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COVID-19 Hurt Major Labels Much More Than Spotify [MARK MULLIGAN]

Growth in music streaming has slowed and with podcasts, Spotify has developed an alternative growth strategy. But as the COVID-19 crisis has laid bare, the major music companies lack any. Continue reading

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Why This Production Music Library Became A Record Label And Published Tracks On Streaming Services

In this article, Jonathan Parks of ALIBI explains how his company’s music production library suddenly became inundated with searches after one particularly successful sync placement, and how that attention drove. Continue reading

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Which Songs Inspired You To Begin Making Music?

In this piece, we hear from the good people at Symphonic Distribution and learn which songs inspired them to pursue their career in the music business. Guest post by Randi. Continue reading

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Which Indie Distributors Increase Your Chance Of Being Featured On Spotify?

Who is the best independent music distributor if you want to have a hit? Charles Alexander of label services firm Systemic took a look at Chartmetric and other data to find out.. Continue reading

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Legislators Introduce “Save Our Stages Act” To Aid Independent Venues

While the music industry as a whole – and independent venues in particular – continue to face major challenges in the wake of the pandemic, new legislation being put forth. Continue reading

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Last Week To Submit Music To Grammys

Artists and labels have until next Monday, August 3, 2020 at 6:00 PM PT to submit your recordings for Grammy consideration. Anyone in the world can submit as long as the recording. Continue reading

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Bandcamp Continues Commission Free First Friday Promotion Thru 2020

Responding to a coronavirus crisis with no end in sight, Bandcamp is expanding its popular first Friday of every month promotion through the end of the year. Bandcamp will waive. Continue reading

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Disc Makers Offers FREE Shipping On CD Orders

Doing their part to help musicians during the pandemic, Disc Makers is offering free ground shipping on CD, DVD, and other optical discs orders of 100 or more through the. Continue reading

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UPDATE: Burger Records To End All Operations After Sexual Misconduct Allegations

In the wake of multiple allegations of sexual misconduct against employees and artists affiliated with the label, Burger Records will cease operation entirely. Burger Records co-founder Sean Bohrman announced on. Continue reading

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Take 1 Minute To Support Your Favorite Indie Artists And Their Teams NOW

In the next 60 seconds, you can support your favorite independent music at no cost. Yes, for FREE. By following the link below you can contact Congress to help save. Continue reading

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