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TikTok will shut down rather than sell to U.S. owner, Reuters reports

TikTok owner ByteDance will shut down the app rather than sell it if legal options fail to combat legislation to ban the app in the U.S., but the reasons behind. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/26/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Thriller Records General Manager Nick Moore [Indie Spotlight]

Nick Moore is the General Manager of Thriller Records, which was founded by Bob Becker (the founder of Fearless Records) in 2021. He is also the founder of InVogue Records, which he launched in 2009…..

Alana Bonilla on 04/26/2024 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Bruce Houghton on 04/26/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Luminate adds Street Pulse data to improve Billboard Indie Album chart

A coalition of independent recorded music business retail and trade groups have partnered with data providers Luminate and Street Pulse to improve the physical sales data that drives Billboard’s indie charts…..

Bruce Houghton on 04/25/2024 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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When a Parody Song needs a long legal disclaimer, Copyright is broken [Mike Masnick]

No one doubts the importance of copyrights, but Mike Masnick and a some hilarious song parodies illustrate how copyright has an absurd side as well…..

Alana Bonilla on 04/25/2024 in Copyright Law | Permalink | Comments (0)
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One month left to register a .MUSIC domain free and protect your brand

All musicians, songwriters, individuals, and companies involved in music should protect their digital footprint by registering a .MUSIC domain. Between now and May 24th, up to 1 million domains can be registered for free…..

Bruce Houghton on 04/25/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Bifurcation Theory: How the music business is splitting in two [Mark Mulligan]

Mark Mulligan of MIDiA Research writes that the music industry is splitting in two, and AI is acting as the accelerant……

Alana Bonilla on 04/24/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Spotify stock up 11.4%, analysts raise targets as streamer turns profit

Spotify [NYSE: SPOT] stock surged Tuesday on news that the streamer had turned profitable despite slower-than-expected user growth in Q1 2024. Shares closed the day at $303.31, up 11.41% and key analysts responded by raising their target prices…..

Bruce Houghton on 04/24/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Changes to the Latin Grammy Awards: How to Submit, New Categories & More

The Latin Recording Academy has made a number of changes to the 25th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards process. Read more on how to submit, eligibility requirements, new categories, and amendments below…..

Alana Bonilla on 04/23/2024 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Indie artist Beks bites back after falling victim $4800 Coachella Scam

LA-based Australian independent dance-pop artist Beks shares how she says she was scammed by a man who claimed to be a “seven-times Grammy Award-nominated producer” and artist developer…..

Bruce Houghton on 04/22/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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