AM BRIEFING: SOCAN Acquires Jeff Price’s Audiam • KickassTorrents Seized • Did Apple Buy Omifone? • More

THURSDAY 7.12.16 Music Business News From Around The Web  Now that SOCAN has acquire Audiam and MediaNet, what should ASCAP and BMI buy? Updated continuously under our More News tab

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Indie Beggars Group (4AD, Matador, Rough Trade, XL) Was Hacked – Change Your Password Now

We're sadly getting used to hearing about the big evil mega-corps getting hacked. But an as-cool-as-any-record-label-can-ever-be indie? Well, The Beggars Group has been been hacked and they are urging all. Continue reading

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Most Musicians Are Not Entrepreneurs

This article examines how, in the modern era, artists need to be able to not only make music but also effectively sell themselves, something which most musicians are not naturally. Continue reading

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TUE. BRIEFING: Deezer Enters Crowded U.S. Market • ITunes Match Revamps • Branson Invests In Sofar • More

TUESDAY 7.19.16 Music Business News From Around The Web Deezer is a well designed service, but they waited so long to launch in the US, it is hard to see. Continue reading

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AM BRIEFING: Apple Proposes New Streaming Rates • Swift, Kardashian Do Battle • New Katy Perry Apple Exclusive • More

MONDAY 7.18.16 Music Business News From Around The Web Apple's streaming rates proposal is little more than a jab at Spotify.  Updated continuously under our More News tab

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Polaris Music Prize Names 2016 Shortlist

The Polaris Music Prize announced its 2016 Short List of Canadian albums today. The Polaris Music Prize Gala will be held at The Carlu in Toronto on Monday, September 19 at 8. Continue reading

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Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Home Studio • Email Marketing • Keep Yourself Interestd In Practice • More

This week on MusicThinkTank, we looked at setting up home recording, how to effectively do email marketing, ways artists can keep themselves interested in practice, and more.

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FRI. BRIEFING: Megaupload Relaunch • Ticket Fraudster Gets 4 Years • $2M Euros Seized At Ibeza Fest • More

​Friday 7.15.16 Music Business News From Around The Web Kim Dotcom is staging a comeback.  What's next?  2 Seans launch Napster 2.0?   Updated continuously under our More News

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An Introvert’s Guide To Dealing With Bandmates

While many typical introvert qualities, such as their ability to work for long periods in isolation, can make them excellent musicians, interacting with bandmates can often still be a discomfort-causing challenge.. Continue reading

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Canada Launches The National Music Centre

Canada's National Music Centre debuted on July 1st, AKA Canada Day, and organizers hope it will help to propel Calgary's vibrant music scene to international recognition.  

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