This Week In Music Commentary

In this week's commentary section, industry members way in on what's been lost in the streaming age, if it might just be time to make music profitable once again, and. Continue reading

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David Gray Releases Unique Dynamic ‘The Best Of’ Album On Spotify

As music consumption shifts to streaming, artists and labels are experimenting with how to use the new medium to release music in different ways.  Kayne West remixed and added trax. Continue reading

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Virtual Reality And The Implications For The Music Industry

With some artists like Taylor Swift and Bjork already embracing the technology, it seem the music industry is ripe for the integration of virtual reality, although the technology will still. Continue reading

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Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: How To Be a Successful Performing Artist In The New Millenium • 5 Creative Ways To Keep The Buzz Going After Your Show • Beware Of The Controlled Composition Clause • More

This week on MusicThinkTank, we see if you have what it takes to be a successful musician in the new millennium, different ways to keep the hype up after your show,. Continue reading

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Ad Supported Is Actually 56% Of US Streaming Music Revenue

After a conflict with major labels where they attempted to put an end to freemium, ad supported streaming had become something many music executives simply tried to ignore. A new look. Continue reading

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More Free Users Means Spotify’s Per Play Rates Continue to Drop

Often criticized for its failure to make money for rights holders, Spotify's average rate per play continues to decline, calling into question, yet again, the viability of the freemium model of music streaming.

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Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. And Indie Music

This week Hypebot offers some tips for improving your reach on Facebook, being a successful songwriter, gaining a handle on Apple Music, and how to get the most out of. Continue reading

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Jimmy Kimmel’s Mash Up Mondays: Weezer + ZZ Top = Wee-Z Top

Starting tonight, ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live will add a new featured dubbed "Mash Up Mondays." The bit will present a unique musical performance by pairing up two artists to form. Continue reading

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How To Make Streaming Royalties Fair(er)

By Sharky Laguana, CEO of Bandago. This article originally appeared on Medium.com Streaming services, most notably Spotify (by far the largest) use what could be called a parimutuel royalty system:. Continue reading

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It’s Amazing That The Old Record Industry Existed In The First Place

By Philip Kaplan on Medium.com The world was abuzz this week with reports that Taylor Swift removed her music from Spotify. She called the service “a grand experiment” and said she wanted. Continue reading

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