Why Would A Big Arms Dealer Want A Piece Of Pandora?

Given that arms dealers and music tend not to mingle much as industries go, it is perhaps surprising that Lockheed-Martin owns two million dollars worth of shares of the popular. Continue reading

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Apple Music In 114 Countries, But At Very Different Costs

As far as geographical spread goes Apple Music seems to be winning the streaming wars, having expanded to 114 different countries. Interestingly, however, it seems Apple is using variable pricing. Continue reading

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How To Become A Successful Hip Hop Artist: Videos

In this final component of a series on how to become a successful hip hop artist, part four examines why videos are a useful marketing tool and how to make them effective and engaging without breaking the. Continue reading

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Industry Profile: Laura Hassler of Musicians Without Borders [INTERVIEW]

MUST READ: In a recent interview, Larry LeBlanc spoke with Laura Hassler, the founder and director of Musicians Without Borders, about her work combining music and peaceful activism, and the role. Continue reading

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How To Become A Successful Hip Hop Artist: Music

In Part 3 of a series on how one can become a successful hip hop artist, this most recent installment looks how to first identify if your music is any good. Continue reading

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AM NEWS BRIEF: Are Artists Using Apple Music Connect? • Pandora Adds 99¢ Pass • Facebook Commerce • Rdio • More

Wednesday 9.9.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE 

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One Direction’s New Single “Drag Me Down” Breaks Multiple Spotify Records

Spotify shared this morning that One Direction's new single "Drag Me Down" set a number of new streaming records on Spotify when it was release on Friday 31st July, including:

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THU. NEWS BRIEF: Feds Apple Probe Subpoenas Other Music Streamers • Music Biz Racism • Royalty Primer • More

Thursday 7.23.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE 

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How Many New Listeners Does Streaming Deliver For Each Lost Music Buyer? [Mark Mulligan]

As we wait to see what effect Apple Music will have on streaming adoption, download revenue and its competitors, one of the music industry's top analysts, Mark Mulligan, looks at. Continue reading

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Midem 2015 Attendance Down 11%, Complains It’s Being “Pirated”

So much for a music industry rebound…  Blame it on a shrinking industry, tightening budgets or new communications tech that make face to face meetings far less essential, but attendance at Midem has. Continue reading

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THU. NEWS BRIEF: YouTube Adds Music Analytics • Stingray IPO Soars • Beats Speaker Recall • TuneCore + TapInfluence • More

Thursday 6.4.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE 

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