Latest Collection Society Scandal Raises Question: Are They Credible Representative Of Artists?

Either as a result of incompetence or malice, some copyright collection societies have earned something of a tarnished reputation when it comes to representing artists, says Glyn Moody of Techdirt. 

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Spotify Acquires MightyTV, Names New VP Of Technology

Spotify continues to up its bet on data analysis with today's acquisition of MightyTV.  The startup's team will be joining Spotify, including Founder/CEO Brian Adams, who will has been named. Continue reading

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MusiComms Plans First Convention For 9.11.17 At The Smithsonian

MusiComms, an organization focused at the nexus of the music and communications industries, has announced that their inaugural event, MusiComms 2017, will be held this September 11th in Washington, D.C.. Continue reading

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This Week In Music Commentary

Commentators in the music industry this week shared their thoughts on why life is too short for one genre of music, why music needs a version of 'Snapchat Stories', and. Continue reading

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Understanding A Data-Driven Music Industry Culture – Lessons From Fast Forward [Cherie Hu]

In this article, Cherie Hu shares five of her most important takeaways from FastForward 2017, a music conference targeted at under-35s and looking at how the music industry can best. Continue reading

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THU. BRIEF: Spotify Preps Hi-Rez Music Tier • Snapchat IPO Today • Major Landr Upgrade • More

Thursday 3.2.17 Hi-rez music is a smart way to increase revenue for both streamers and rightholders, but how many will sign up? Updated continuously under our More News tab

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Music Investment Act Making Georgia Appealing To Musicians

What a peach. A state that seems to have a firm grasp on the value of entertainment, Georgia is about to pass the Music Investment Act, intended to make the. Continue reading

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Everything I Know About Digital Entrepreneurship, I Learned from YouTube

Here Peter Hollens outlines how YouTube can work as the perfect combination business school and incubator for the eager digital entrepreneur, as it allows artists to learn how to foster. Continue reading

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Fundraisers Planned For Bankrupt Team Rock’s 73 Metal Hammer, Classic Rock, Prog Staffers

A fundraiser for the 73 staff made unemployed by the abrupt closure of music magazine publisher TeamRock and its brands Classic Rock, Metal Hammer, Prog, the Golden Gods Awards and. Continue reading

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Music Industry Leaders Travel To Palestine To Launch Revolutionary Music Expo

A forward thinking and brave group of music industry figures traveled to Palestine in November with Palestinian artists ahead of the inaugural Palestine Music Expo (PMX). Basic industry infrastructure and travel. Continue reading

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