Pandora Settles With RIAA, Major Labels Over Pre-’72 Recordings For $90M, But How Much Will Artists Receive?

Pandora and The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) have announced that they have signed a $90 million settlement over the internet streamer's use of sound recordings released before 1972.. Continue reading

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Deadline To Apply For Project Music Accelerator’s Next Class Nears

There are many tech accelerators offering help to startups, but none focus on music. Project Music Accelerator at the Nashville Entrepreneur Center is the exception; and the deadline for its next class. Continue reading

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5 Mistakes You Need To Stop Making On Soundcloud

Although putting music on Soundcloud is easier than ever, there are still several all-too-common mistakes that can prevent artists from getting the most out of the site, whether it's not keeping your account consistently organized,. Continue reading

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Hands On New YouTube Red Music App [VIDEO TOUR]

Yesterday, YouTube announced YouTube Red, a $9.99 per month ad-free video and music  service including exclusive content. Part of the package is a new YouTube Music app which gives paying. Continue reading

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Universal Music Group’s Abbey Roads Studios Launches Music Tech Incubator

The Beatles have long since decamped, but their Abbey Road Studios is still very much alive. Last night the UMG owned company launched a new initiative focused on music technology. Continue reading

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THU. NEWS BRIEF: SiriusXM Raises Outlook • Pandora Appeals BMI Ruling • YouTube Red • FMC Turns 15 • More

Thursday 10.22.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE 

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Googles Announces YouTube Red – $10 A Month For Ad Free Music And Video [OFFICIAL]

Google owned YouTube has announced a paid music and video subscription service called YouTube Red.  The ad free tier will cost $10 per month and replace YouTube Music Key, as well as,. Continue reading

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AM NEWS BRIEF: Spotify Royalty Disputes Flare • Viacom DigiTour Investment • Sonos Adds Amazon • More

Wednesday 10.21.2015 Is today the day that YouTube finally unveils its subscription service? Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE 

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Spotify Pulls Entire Victory Records Catalog In Nasty Royalty Dispute

Indie label Victory Records has had its catalog of music pulled off Spotify. Victory claims that "Spotify was not properly paying publishing revenues due to Victory Records' artists in blatant. Continue reading

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“Between the Bars” Brings Back Memories of Portland’s Music Scene

Music brings back memories and stirs up emotions. You hear a song and reminisce about your life. It all comes back to you the moment you hear that tune. Lost. Continue reading

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Remember eMusic? It’s Just Been Acquired By TriPlay

eMusic was one of the first digital download stores. Once a haven for indie music lovers, eMusic has been a third tier player of late, as other download stores and. Continue reading

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