.music Domains Are Coming and DotMusic (Not Google) Will Control Them

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has named the DotMusic as the sole provider of the coveted .music domain extension, beating internet giants like Google and Amazon.

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WED. BRIEF: Spotify Adds R&D Hub • CD Baby + Audible Magic • SiriusXM Shows Become Pandora Podcasts • More

WEDNESDAY 4.17.19 Music Business News From Around The Web Updated continuously under the More News tab

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If Audio Is Hot, Why Isn’t Radio Partying?

While the massive uptick in the popularity of audio seems like it should be good news for traditional broadcast radio, the reality is that much of this resurgence has manifested. Continue reading

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Festify Uses Spotify To Create Your Dream Music Festival

Festify takes the users most listened to Spotify artists and creates a visual line-up that they can share with friends.  Connect a Spotify account and the Festify program uses play. Continue reading

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iHeartMedia’s IPO May Demonstrate Future Of Music Radio

In an effort to pay down its massive debts, iHeartMedia is set to file for an IPO, a move by the bankrupt internet radio company which could be indicative of. Continue reading

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TUE. BRIEF: Apple Music ‘For You’ Upgrade • DotMusic Wins .music Domains • Aretha Franklin Awarded Pulitzer • More

TUESDAY 4.16.19 Music Business News From Around The Web Updated continuously under the More News tab

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Spotify [SPOT] Stock Drops On Threat From Amazon Music [UPDATED]

UPDATE: Spotify stock closed down 4.42% Monday on news that Amazon was close to launching a free ad-supported music service. With the exception of Pandora's radio-like free offering, no other. Continue reading

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Apple Music Slammed For Bowing To Chinese Censors

After pressure from authorities in China, Apple Music has removed songs with lyrics that refer the Tienanmen Square massacre. Several members of Congress members are calling out Apple for bowing. Continue reading

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Amazon Planning Free Ad-Supported Music Streamer To Take On Spotify, Pandora

UPDATED: Amazon is in talks with the major labels to launch an ad-supported music streaming service in direct competition to Spotify and Pandora according to a new report. The free. Continue reading

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MON. BRIEF: Free Amazon Music Service • Hipgnosis + $185M • Record Store Day Recap • Coachella • More

MONDAY 4.15.19 Music Business News From Around The Web Updated continuously under the More News tab

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This Week In Music Commentary

This week, commentators from inside the music industry took to their soapboxes to examine the risk of music business 2.0 syndrome and explain why we need a conscious music tech. Continue reading

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