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SoundCloud Adds Robust $4.99 On Demand Streaming Plan, But Many Artists Remain Unpaid

SoundCloud has added a $4.99 per month 120 million track on demand streaming subscription tier that includes most of the features – but not all of the tracks – that. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 02/28/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Independents Grabbed Biggest Share Of Global Music Market In 2016

Independent music companies beat out the three major music groups to capture the biggest share of the 2016 global music market in several categories including recorded music, physical goods and. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 02/27/2017 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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39 Music Tech Events At SXSW

Given the scope and scale of SXSW, it can often be overwhelming to try and narrow down which events to attend. Here the the good people at MusicTectonics and rock paper. Continue reading

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Dubset Scores $4 Million To License, Monetize Remixes

Dubset Media has scored a $4 million Series A funding round, led by Cue Ball Capital. Founded in 20o8, the company had previously closed two funding rounds for undisclosed rounds. Continue reading

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MON. BRIEF: Big Layoffs At Maker Studios • Shazam Powers Streamers • Oscars Winners • More

MONDAY 2.27.17 Music Business News From Around The Web  Has the era of the YouTube star already peaked?   Updated continuously under our More News tab

Bruce Houghton on 02/27/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Which Sound System? • Great Graphic Design • Royalties And Contracts • More

This week on our sister site MusicThinkTank, we looked at how a good graphic designer can help to sell your music, how bands manage their contracts, and the best way. Continue reading

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REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review

In this re-visitation of a full week of music industry news, we look back on Live Nations impressive growth streak, Virginia's legalization of ticket scalping, the most popular tracks on. Continue reading

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Techstars Music Names 11 To Inaugural Startup Class

While startup incubators and accelerators have proven to be successful tech company launchpads , their involvement music has been limited. Only Nashville's Project Music and the UK's Abbey Road have. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 02/24/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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What Do Don Henley, Deadmau5, The Beatles Have in Common w/ Hotel California? Facebook Is Selling Their Names As Keywords

Internet advertising companies selling keywords under suspicious circumstances is nothing new, and is a practice which landed Google in some serious hot water in the early '00s. The latest perpetrator. Continue reading

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Fast Company Names 10 Most Innovative Music Companies 2017

Fast Company has named its Most Innovative Companies of 2017 and 10 made Music 's Most Innovative list. They include only one music streamer, one record label, one that has. Continue reading

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