Ed Sheeran, Ariana Grande, Sam Smith Top Spotify 25 Most Influential Artists Under 25 List

Today Spotify shared a list that they are calling the World’s 25 Most Influential Artists Under 25, led by Ed Sheeran. The global ranking was determined by volume and growth of. Continue reading

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Quickhitz: A Radio Format Which Cuts Songs In Half

If you thought that songs on the radio seemed a little briefer than usual, you may be on to something. A new radio format known as Quickhitz is in the business of reducing. Continue reading

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Billboard Music Awards Winners 2105 – A Full List

Taylor Swift, Sam Smith and Iggy Azalea were amongst the biggest winners at Sunday night's Billboard Music Awards 2015  hosted by Chrissy Teigen and Ludacris at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in. Continue reading

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Losses Widen At Live Nation

First quarter losses at Live Nation more than doubled over the same quarter last year despite growth in some areas.

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The 3 Step No B.S. Guide To Marketing Your Music

Marketing is not the same as it once was. Times are changing in the digital world. Check out this article to figure out how to navigate those uncertain waters.  

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Agency Wars: Prinz, Wheeler Exit United For ICM

The booking agency deck is getting a major reshuffle. 10 agents exited CAA for United Talent followed by a bevy of lawsuits. The Agency Group launched a comedy division; and. Continue reading

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“Zero Effect”: Do New Consumption Charts Penalize Artists Windowing Streaming and Compilation Records?

"Although we can’t tell how consumption charts are weighted (as far as I know that info hasn’t been released publicly), it’s pretty clear that if you are not on streaming. Continue reading

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Kosha Dillz: Top 10 Places To Be At #SXSW2015 To Advance Your Everything

SXSW is starting and you're all about promoting your 5000 fliers and 100 cds and I get that, but if you could give 20 handshakes and connect with people you could elevate. Continue reading

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“Listen To Music No More Than One Hour A Day,” Advises World Health Organization

The World Health Organization has issued a warning against listening to too much music too loudly after releasing figures showing 43 million people between the ages of 12-35 already suffer. Continue reading

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FRI. NEWS BRIEF: Beats iTunes June Relaunch, Why MySpace Failed, Spotify + Indies, Shazam & More

Friday 3.6.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE 

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WED. NEWS BRIEF: ‘Blurred Lines’ Earns $16M, Palmer’s Patreon Score, Streaming Growth vs Profits & More

Wednesday 3.4.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE

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