BBC Names Lorna Clarke First Ever ‘Pop Controller’

Lorna Clarke has been named as the first BBC controller of pop music.  She will be responsible for all pop stations including Radio 1, Radio 1Xtra, Radio 2, Radio 6. Continue reading

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Austin Daboh Exits Spotify, Rumors Point To Apple Move

Austin Daboh, Head of Music Culture & Editorial at Spotify UK, has reportedly resigned. He joined Spotify in 2016 as Senior Editor, Shows & Editorial, from the music team at. Continue reading

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BBC Music Launches In US

BBC Music has launched in the US, bringing its in-depth music journalism to a stateside audience. US produced content will be featured alongside the BBC's deep catalog and extensive coverage. Continue reading

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How Record Labels Screwed Up The Music Industry, And How Spotify, Apple Saved Them

ALTERNATIVE TAKE: Mike Masnick explores the sordid history of how the record labels' behavior in the early days of the internet literally brought the music industry to its knees, and. Continue reading

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Why EPs Are Still Important

EPs have existed for a long time as a great way for artists to test the waters before dropping a full length album. Here we look at the benefits of. Continue reading

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Music Downloads Had A Short And Unhappy Life

Data shows that interactive streaming has become the dominant form of music consumption, largely replacing previous means of listening, and causing us to look back at the less than lucrative. Continue reading

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Band Breakup: How To Pick Up The Pieces

As with relationships of any kind, the exciting possibilities which emerge at the outset of starting or joining a band often evolve into the harsh reality that things just aren't. Continue reading

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WED. BRIEF: BBC Redfines ‘New Music’ • Tech Guides Legacy, Spinnin’ Labels • Doug Morris Inks Anderson.Paak • More

WEDNESDAY 3.28.18 Music Business News From Around The Web  Updated continuously under our More News tab

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Chris Brown Takes “Shit At A Wall” Approach, Releases 45 Track “Heartbreak on a Full Moon” To Game The Charts

Chris Brown has just released "Heartbreak on a Full Moon," a 45 track, 2 hour and 38 minute recording that includes him whining about bottle service. It's hard to imagine. Continue reading

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Best Vinyl Services For Increasing An Artist’s Revenue

Although music streaming continues to take main stage as the dominant form of music consumption, the value of physical should not be discounted, with vinyl in particular making a strong. Continue reading

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