Why Every Musician Should Be Playing More House Concerts

While the dream of many aspiring musicians may be playing a packed stadium, getting to that point is a lengthy process, and playing any official venue, even a small one,. Continue reading

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Baile Funk? Speed Garage? 10 Genres You’ve Never Heard Of Top Spotify’s Emerging Genre Chart

Witch House, World Meditation and Dangdut are among the ten that top the list of new genres emerging in 2016 on Spotify. The music streamer did not share stats, but. Continue reading

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Spotify Adds ‘Discover Weekly’ Style Concert Recommendation Emails, Partners With Ticketmaster

Spotify is using the same recommendation technology that powers its popular Discover Weekly feature to drive additional touring revenue for artists. And as if to prove it's truly the Switzerland. Continue reading

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Stay Safe In The Pit: Tips For Avoiding Concert Injuries

While a rollicking live show can be a fantastic experience many concerts, particularly those more towards the heavy end of the music spectrum, can often result in enthusiastic and occasionally. Continue reading

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SF MusicTech Names Winners Of 2016 Startup Competition

After careful consideration and many impressive entries, the winners of the SF MusicTech Summit 2016 Startup Competition have been announced.  Each winner will be showcasing onstage during the Summit on. Continue reading

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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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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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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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THU. BRIEFING: Musical.ly Scores 1st Major: WMG • All Def Digital Raises $10M • Festicket Adds $6.3M • More

​ THURSDAY 6.30.16 Music Business News From Around The Web  The Musical.ly team is definitely one to watch.  And who says you can't get funding for music? Updated continuously under. Continue reading

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