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Spotify disables ‘Car Thing’ without offeing refunds, owners join Class Action suit

Spotify is bricking its ‘Car Thing’ devices, leaving users without refunds for their purchased hardware. Keep reading to learn more about the controversy and what this decision means for Spotify. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 05/30/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Is Hip Hop really on the decline or just evolving with new genres?

Hip-hop’s decline may have been a hot topic recently, but scenes influenced by the sound are flourishing worldwide. It’s time to think outside the traditional Eurocentric notions of genre and. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 05/29/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How to sync your lyrics on Spotify, Instagram, and more

Discover how easy it is to get your lyrics featured on Spotify and Instagram, boosting your music’s reach instantly. by Chris Robley of Reverbnation Blog Want to get your lyrics on Spotify, Apple. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 05/21/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Sony Music takes a stand against AI Music Companies

Sony Music makes its first big move against AI to protect artists, regulate generative programs, and, of course, protect its own bottom line……

Alana Bonilla on 05/21/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Navigating the Music Streaming Landscape: New Challenges for Artists

In this oversaturated music market, artists face endless challenges in getting their music heard on platforms like Spotify. To overcome these hurdles, you first need to identify and understand them….

Alana Bonilla on 05/20/2024 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Songwriters & Spotify clash over lyrics, videos, altered songs and more

Music publishers are up in arms as Spotify’s latest lyrics and video features push the boundaries of copyright laws and their deals with music publishers, potentially costing creators millions in royalties…..

Alana Bonilla on 05/20/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)
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MLC sues Spotify for unpaid Songwriter Royalties, Spotify responds

The Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC) has filed a lawsuit against Spotify, seeking what it says are unpaid royalties due under its compulsory mechanical blanket license…..

Bruce Houghton on 05/17/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (3)
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8 Effective (and legal) Tips to get More Streams on Spotify

Are you looking to increase your Spotify streams? Here are eight effective techniques and practical tips to boost your play counts and grow your audience without breaking the rules…..

Alana Bonilla on 05/16/2024 in D.I.Y. | 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 fans press pause on paid streaming due to high monthly costs

As subscription prices rise, consumers find themselves having to give up some platforms. What does it all mean for artists, labels, and the streamers themselves…..

Alana Bonilla on 05/10/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Spotify vs Songhunt: How AI playlist tools differ and what it means for music discovery

AI is increasingly deciding what we listen to, but not all AI-powered playlists are created equal, as this test by the Songhunt team showed in a head-to-head match-up with Spotify…..

Alana Bonilla on 05/07/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)
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