iOS 9.2 Updates Includes Significant Apple Music Updates

An Apple iOs update launched overnight offers significant upgrades and changes to Apple Music.  In iOS 9.2, playlists get new features as do downloads.  There are also more credits attached. Continue reading

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Songza To Shut Down Next Month, Features Transferred To Google Play Music

Songza, which was acquired by Google in July of last year, will shut down as of January 31st.  Its features and playlists will, however, still be available on Google Play. Continue reading

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ISRC Agency Announces New US Country Code

It seems that, for the second time, the US has run out of International Standard Recording Codes, the number which is used to identify unique recordings. Luckily, the ISRC Agency is already springing. Continue reading

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Why Music Streaming Isn’t Really About The Music

It may seem strange for companies like YouTube and Amazon to be entering the streaming industry, particularly given how notoriously unprofitable it is, but by offering it bundled with other services, profitability becomes less. Continue reading

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Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Millennial’s Relationship To Music • Concert Etiquette • YouTube For Indie Artists • More

This week on MusicThinkTank, we hear how millennials feel about recorded music, pick up some tips on the best way to behave at a concert, and how indie artists can utilize YouTube, plus much more.

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RIAA CTO David Hughes Responds To Hi-Res Music “Confusion”

Last week we published a piece by Bobby Oswinski of Music 3.0 describing what he sees as the "confusing" new RIAA campaign to promote Hi-Res music.  Today, David Hughes, the Chief. Continue reading

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Scam Extortionists Threaten To Release Hacked Patreon User Data

Early last month fan patronage site Patreon was hacked.  No sensitive user data accessed, according to the startup, which nonetheless recommended a change of passwords. But now, some Patreon users. Continue reading

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MON. NEWS BRIEF: Music Community Mourns Paris Attacks • Trouble @Soundcloud ? • Tidal Loses Another Exec • More

MONDAY 11.16.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Music took a blow in Paris, but now it can help us heal. Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE 

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REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review

YouTube launches its music app, Victory Records returns to Spotify, and a surprising reveal regarding just how much money music's superstars rake in. All this plus more as we revisit the. Continue reading

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Spotify Adds Concert Listings From Songkick

Following the lead of some of its competitors, Spotify has added concert listings. The new Concerts feature is powered by Songkick and lets users know when their favorite artists announce new. Continue reading

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TuneCore Launches In Australia

Flat fee indie digital music and publishing administration service TuneCore has expanded into Australia with the launch of a regional service.  TuneCore.com.au allows Australian-based artists to collect revenue from streaming. Continue reading

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