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Court Approves $112M Spotify Artists Compensation Fund Settling Class Action Lawsuit

[UPDATED] The court has approved the settlement of combined class action lawsuits originally brought against Spotify for copyright infringement by musicians David Lowery and Melissa Ferrick. The settlement guarantees an. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 05/24/2018 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Marilyn Manson Axes Twiggy Ramirez, Crystal Castles Singer Alleges Abuse As Music Confronts Its “Weinstein” Problem

[UPDATED] As a growing number of women out movie mogul Harvey Weinstein for decades of sexual abuse, the music industry is being forced to confront its own culture of harassment. . Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 10/26/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (4)
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Patreon Raises $60M More For Fan-To-Creator Patronage Platform

Patreon has raised an additional $60Million to expand its fan-to-creator patronage site. The popular platform is led by entrepreneur and musician Jack Conte, half of the duo Pomplamoose.

Bruce Houghton on 09/19/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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FRI. BRIEF: Pandora Turns To Private Equity • Instagram Stories Surpass Snapchat • Make Music Day • More

Friday 4.14.17 Music Business News From Around The Web  Pandora is struggling to find a path forward primarily because it failed to innovate as new competitors entered the sector.  Updated. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/14/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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