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Why Is Music Getting Worse? Rick Beato has two answers

Is music getting worse? Rick Beaton, whose commentaries and interviews have 4.3 million subscribers on YouTube, thinks so, and he thinks he knows why.

Bruce Houghton on 07/11/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)
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How Music Distributors Are Tackling Streaming Fraud

With music fraud on the rise, here’s what industry professionals are doing about it at the distributor level.

Alana Bonilla on 07/03/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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The Value of Free: Lessons from Tubi’s Success

When everything nowadays is a paid subscription, it’s important to recognize how Tubi discovered a different path to success…

Alana Bonilla on 06/27/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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TikTok’s Music Master Plan is coming into focus [Tatiana Cirisano, MIDiA]

TikTok’s ambitious music master plan, which includes buying up music rights, could be a true disrupter. After all, “Why waste money paying rent when you could just buy the house,”. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 06/26/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Spotify CEO worth $7.2B

Is Spotify’s CEO richer than any musician in history?

There’s a lot more money to be made in streaming music than there is in creating it. Spotify CEO Daniel EK has an estimated net worth of $4.9 billion dollars.

Bruce Houghton on 06/25/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Audius signs licensing deals with ASCAP, BMI, GMR and SESAC

The artist-centric streaming platform Audius has signed licensing agreements with all four U.S. Performing Rights Organizations (PROs): ASCAP, BMI, GMR, and SESAC…..

Bruce Houghton on 06/25/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (3)
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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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Spotify Singles what is a stream worth

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 Québec is fighting Spotify

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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