WMG Relaunches Asylum Records In U.S.

Warner Music Group is relaunching its iconic Asylum Records label in the U.S.  The new incarnation will be helmed by Kenny Weagly and Dante Ross.

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Pandora Sells ‘Radio Loophole’

Although it may be doing so at a loss, it seems Pandora is finally selling their South Dakota radio station KXMZ, soemthing which they had initially purchased in an attempt. Continue reading

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THU. BRIEF: Pandora Pressured • $1B YouTube Problem • Native Buys Metapop • Slacker Goes Old School • More

Thursday 3.30.17 Music Business News From Around The Web Activist investors are pressuring Pandora CEO Westergren to make the streamer profitable quickly or sell. Updated continuously under our More News tab

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WED. BRIEF: Record Store Day Releases • Facebook Demographics • JQBX + Spotify • Voltra • More

Wednesday 3.22.17 Music Business News From Around The Web  Indies lead the way as Record Store Day turns 10.  Updated continuously under our More News tab

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It’s All About ‘Location’ For Pandora Trendsetter Khalid

Here we explore the newfound success of R&B/soul singer Khalid, as well as the persistence of the theme of geographical location in his music, with much of the music on. Continue reading

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MON. BRIEF: Ed Who? New Drake Dominates • Spotify Tests Video In Playlists • MelodyVR + UMG • More

MONDAY 3.20.17 Music Business News From Around The Web The initial success of Drake's 'available everywhere' release boosts Spotify's stance against exclusives.    Updated continuously under our More News tab

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THU. BRIEF: #SXSW Updates • EscapeX Adds Tunecore Exec • Napster + Giphy • Youth Abandon Radio • More

THURSDAY 3.16.17 Music Business News From Around The Web Am I wrong, or is the less big news – aside from visa issues – emanating from SXSW this year? Updated. Continue reading

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WED. BRIEF: MelodyVR Accelerates • Deezer + Fnac • DeadMau vs Meowingtons • Ticketmaster Takes On Bots • More

Wednesday 3.15.17 Music Business News From Around The Web  Is music virtual-reality startup MelodyVR the latest MusicNet or the new Spotify. Or for all you newbies, is it too early. Continue reading

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6 Artists Performing At SXSW That Are Poised To Make It Big

Of the many, many bands that are performing officially and unofficially at SXSW this year, only a handful will see major career growth in the next year. So data journalist. Continue reading

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MON. BRIEF: Brands Reduce SXSW Spending • Sheeran Breaks Charts • Epic Music Card Game • More

MONDAY 3.13.17 Music Business News From Around The Web Is the de-commercialization of SXSW a bad thing?  Updated continuously under our More News tab

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