THU. BRIEF: BMG Revenue Up 28% • Vevo Goes Live • High Profile Instagram Accounts Hacked • More

THURSDAY 8.31.17 Music Business News From Around The Web  BMG is creating a Fourth Major with a more collaborative model this its competitors. Updated continuously under our More News tab

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Dubset Makes Sony First Major Label Legalized For Remixing

Often containing samples of multiple pre-existing tracks, remixes and DJ sets have historically been legally difficult for streaming services to allow, but a new deal between rights clearance startup and. Continue reading

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Self-Imposed Music Scarcity In The Digital Era

Although streaming is the dominant form of music consumption, and seems to be here to stay, many listeners are turning to vinyl-only, or cassette-only record labels to obtain their music.

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Spotify Adds Merch Sales Via Merchbar

[UPDATED] With current royalty deals already leading to unprofitable businesses, Spotify, Pandora and other music streamers have been turning to add-ons to try to keep artist and labels happy.  For. Continue reading

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Pandora Goes For The Artist Jugular, How To Fight Back [JEFF PRICE]

By Jeff Price (@TuneCoreJeff), Co-Founder of Audiam and Founder and Former CEO of TuneCore. For those artists not aware, Pandora has taken the gloves off completely and is out to. Continue reading

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