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1 week left to preregister .Music domain names for a $1.99 fee

One week remains before the May 24th deadline to pre-register a .MUSIC domain. Up to one million domains can be registered for free during this period…..

Bruce Houghton on 05/17/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Award-winning music industry artist Cameo Carlson at the 2024 Bizzy Awards, showcasing her recognition as a 2024 Presidential award winner, highlighted in vibrant digital graphic design.

Music Biz names 2024 Bizzy Award Winners

The Music Business Association named its 2024 Bizzy Awards winners this week during the annual Music Biz conference in Nashville. Cameo Carlson of label and marketing services firm mtheory won the Presidential Award for Outstanding Executive Achievement…..

Bruce Houghton on 05/17/2024 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Eurovision 2024 streaming trends and insights for music fans and broadcasters, highlighting the shift from traditional broadcasting to digital streaming platforms and their impact on the competition's viewership.

Eurovision 2024: Streaming Trends and Big Hits

Europe’s Eurovision Song Contest has developed a symbiotic relationship with the Internet and streaming services, enabling rewards for artists brave enough to submit themselves to the joyful madness…..

Alana Bonilla on 05/17/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Taylor Swift vs. boygenius: Has it gotten too costly to be a music fan?

What does it cost to be a fan? How does that cost affect who an artist’s fans are and the very nature of fandom? Fintech firm Self Financial studied the cost of being a music fan by looking at the average cost of the most-streamed artists’ concert tickets, merchandise, and albums…..

Bruce Houghton on 05/16/2024 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Editing music and audio production with a MIDI keyboard, audio mixer, and computer screen displaying sound waveforms, showcasing modern music creation techniques.

Global Electronic Music is on the rise, MIDiA report finds

A recent MIDiA report revealed a positive future for global electronic music. One region in particular seems to be making impressive strides with the genre…..

Alana Bonilla on 05/16/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Spotify hit with ‘Cease & Desist’ from US Music Publishers Association: Read the full letter

Spotify received a cease-and-desist letter Wednesday from the National Music Publishers Association regarding its use of lyrics in newly launched video functions and a remix feature that enables users to speed up and edit songs to create derivative works…..

Bruce Houghton on 05/15/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Music Biz 2024 conference schedule and dates, May 13-16, 2024, focusing on music industry trends, networking, and live music events, hosted by Hypebot.

At Music Biz? Explore the future of Independent Live Music

A panel of in-the-trenches experts will discuss the state and future of independent live music in the U.S. this Thursday at the Music Biz Conference in Nashville. While the top. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 05/14/2024 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Mixing console with hand adjusting audio levels at a music event or studio, showcasing sound engineering and music production equipment.

The inevitable revival of analog [Hanna Kahlert, MIDiA]

When AI can create credible content in seconds, the future for musicians and creators can seem bleak. But two other “A’s” – analog and authentic – could provide a path forward…..

Alana Bonilla on 05/14/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Kendrick vs. Drake is a rare ‘mainstream’ moment… and streaming is on the sidelines

Dive into the ripples that rap battles can create in mainstream media. Does it help the artist’s music career? Is it just for clout…..

Alana Bonilla on 05/13/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Read Steve Albini’s incredible letter to Nirvana waiving ‘In Utero’ royalties

While Steve Albini shepherded thousands of albums, he preferred being called an engineer rather than a producer. That self-imposed distinction offers a glimpse at the depth of Alnini’s character, but his letter to Nirvana took it to another level…..

Bruce Houghton on 05/13/2024 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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When will the MLC pay Musicians Hundreds of Millions in Black Box Cash?

The U.S. government-mandated Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC) has held hundreds of millions in “black box” royalties for as much as three years. Music attorney and artist advocate Chris Castle argues that there is little accountability or public plan to release it. ….

Alana Bonilla on 05/13/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (2)
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