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Spotify royalties top $60B

New Spotify subscription tiers unintentionally confirm Music’s Value

After raising the price of Premium US subscriptions twice in the last year, Spotify has added new plans with and without audiobooks.

Bruce Houghton on 06/24/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Marveille’s secret to millions of Spotify streams: Unreleased tracks

Discover how Marveille’s strategic use of unfinished songs led to millions of Spotify streams.  by Chris Robley of Reverbnation Blog The music career of 16-year-old songwriter Marveille is skyrocketing right now.  All thanks to. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 06/19/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)
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The Power of Royalty-Free Music

As disputes between labels and social media platforms like TikTok continue, it may be time to reembrace the sounds that have soundtracked the internet since its early days: royalty-free music.. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 06/18/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Canada adds 5% Streaming Services tax to fund Local News, Media Diversity

Canada has imposed a 5% tax on streaming services like Spotify and Netflix to fund local news and content creation by new and diverse voices…..

Alana Bonilla on 06/18/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Charli XCX is pushing boundaries

Did Charli XCX go mainstream, or did the mainstream just go niche?

Explore how Charli XCX’s unique blend of niche internet culture and innovative marketing strategies has challenged traditional definitions of mainstream success in the music industry…..

Alana Bonilla on 06/17/2024 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Spotify’s New Release Guide is a how-to manual for launching new music

Spotify For Artists has compiled its growing marketing toolkit into a New Release Guide, which offers a step-by-step manual for launching new music. The New Release Guide begins with free. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 06/14/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (2)
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Group music listening improves with Stationhead upgrade, Rythm relaunch

Numerous startups and several of the streaming services are working on improving the group music listening experience. This week, a pioneer in group listening relaunched on Dischord, and an innovator unveiled a major new feature that identifies and rewards superfans…..

Bruce Houghton on 06/13/2024 in Music Tech | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Music Publishers FTC complaint escalates battle, Spotify responds

The National Music Publishers Association has ramped up its battle against Spotify on several fronts, including a complaint to the US Federal Trade Commission alleging the streamer converted Premium users into a bundled subscription that includes audiobooks without providing an option to remain on a music-only tier….

Bruce Houghton on 06/13/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Mastering the Art of Music Curation

Feed.fm music curators discuss how they engage with music and what goes into creating music stations that work for various businesses and use cases. Plus, hear about the latest trends in music as they look ahead to upcoming releases…..

Alana Bonilla on 06/13/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Spotify, YouTube partner Merchbar accused of stiffing artists and fans

San Francisco-based online music merchandise marketplace Merchbar has been accused of failing to pay for or ship hundreds of thousands of dollars in merchandise…..

Bruce Houghton on 06/12/2024 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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