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Losses Widen At Live Nation

First quarter losses at Live Nation more than doubled over the same quarter last year despite growth in some areas.

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3 Things All Artists Need To Know About Their Fans

Your fans are (obviously) the lifeblood of your music career. You need to know who they are, what they want, and how you can best cater to their needs to. Continue reading

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Full Text Of Official RIAA Statement On Grooveshark Shutdown and Grooveshark’s Apology

After 8 year of legal battles with the major labels, Grooveshark has settled and ceased to operate. After the jump you'll find  the full text of the official statements from. Continue reading

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Blank Media Levies And The Precedent Of “Who Pays?” Has Ramifications Way Beyond Music…

The idea of a blank media levy is not at all new.  The debate has been around since cassette tapes enabled affordable, large-scale private copying.  Today, it seems as if. Continue reading

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FRI. NEWS BRIEF: Live Nation Revenues Down • Grooveshark Shuts • iTunes Sales Slump • Kobalt Ambitions • Meerkat • More

Friday 5.1.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE 

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Google, Amazon, Pandora, NPR Unite To Fight Better Pay For Musicians

A coalition of lobbying groups and large corporations have united to fight efforts to that would raise payments to musicians and creators from broadcast radio and online music services.

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How To Optimize Your Presence On Google Play Music

Google Play Music has just updated their best practices. This means that there are a few new housekeeping items to be aware of when thinking about your releases on Google’s Music Store.

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What Most Musicians Don’t Understand About Selling Music

Why did you become a musician? I bet "because I love promoting and driving sales" wasn't on your list of reasons. But these days, musicians have to take on the. Continue reading

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Smashing Pumpkins Frontman To Develop “Talent” For Pro Wrestling

We're used to musicians with hyphenated resumes: hip hop – entrepreneur, singer – actor, rocker – filmmaker, pop star – fashion designer. But Smashing Pumpkins frontman – Pro Wrestling Senior Producer. Continue reading

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Why You Must Treat Music Like A Business

It’s the least sexy part of being an indie musician: making money. Mostly because when you’re still in the early stages as an artist, you’d much rather talk about the. Continue reading

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