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Have Large Music Festivals Peaked?

Music festivals here.  Music festivals there. Music festivals everywhere.  Are there too many music festivals?  Despite some signs to the contrary, legendary music manager and promoter Harvey Goldsmith says we. Continue reading

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Steve Albini Takes On ‘Parasitic’ Record Labels And Copyright’s ‘Outdated’ Illusion Of Control

Musician and producer Steve Albini has never been a fan of the recording industry. He posted the definitive essay on how labels screw artists over 20 years ago, and it's just as. Continue reading

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The Recording Academy Elects New National Officers

The Recording Academy today announced that producer, engineer and songwriter John Poppo was elected Chairman of its Board of Trustees during its Spring meeting, as part of a slate of. Continue reading

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Leadership Music Names 48 Industry Leaders To 27th Annual Class

Leadership Music provides a unique opportunity for industry leaders to meet,  learn with and discuss issues effecting the music business.  I'm proud to have been chosen to be a part. Continue reading

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5 Ways to Kill Your Band’s Motivation

Nobody said being an independent band would be easy. And if someone did, they totally lied to you. The DIY route is as arduous as its name implies. All of. Continue reading

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Believe Digital Adds $60 Million From Lead Spotify Investor TCV

Believe Digital continues to make aggressive moves in its quest to become a dominant global player in digital music and video. Recently the company acquired TuneCore and now it's gotten. Continue reading

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Latin Grammy Awards To Air November 19th From Las Vegas

The Latin Grammy Awards will be broadcast live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Thursday, Nov. 19, and will air in the United States on the Univision Network from 8–11 p.m. ET/PT (7 p.m. Central). 

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WED. NEWS BRIEF: Believe Digital Nabs $60M • Pinterest Adds Buy Buttons • New Fender CEO • Leadership Music • More

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50 Cent Trashes Jay Z’s TIDAL [VIDEO]

 "The people that you saw there don't even own the rights to their music. So they can't say it's just going to come out on Tidal…Why would you buy Tidal. Continue reading

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Roundup Of The Latest Apple Music Leaks And Rumors

Apple seems certain to announce its revamped music service next Tuesday, and ahead of the launch it seems as if there is a new leak or "verified" rumor every few. Continue reading

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