Any Artist Can Now Upload Mixes To Beatport, But They’ll Earn Just 5-10% Of Revenue

UPDATED: Beatport has been making some aggressive moves of late, including a partnership to power an EDM channel on Spotify.  Now, Beatport is aiming straight for Soundcloud and allowing anyone. Continue reading

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5 Reasons Music Compilations Belong On Your Radar

With the increased presence of "mood" playlists on streaming services like Spotify, musical compilations have been becoming more and more popular. These compilations could represent one of the best ways. Continue reading

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Why You Should Care About Music Metadata

In this episode of Music Biz Podcast, we talk with Bill Wilson, who is the VP of digital strategy and business development at the Music Business Association. We talk to. Continue reading

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How Haulix is Preventing Albums from Leaking

In this episode of Music Biz Podcast, Alex May talks with James Shotwell of Haulix, a platform for artists to securely share electronic press kits. As the company’s Social Media. Continue reading

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4 Lies They Taught You In Music School

While a college education theoretically prepares one for life in the real world, the reality is often quite different. Here are a few misconceptions that recent college grads may have. Continue reading

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REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review

Significant growth from both Rhapsody and BandsInTown, the founder of Grooveshark is found dead, and we question whether or not music streaming exclusives even matter. This and more in our. Continue reading

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How To Get Your Music Featured On iTunes, Beatport

Looking to get your music featured on Beatport or iTunes? Here are some different rules and techniques to utilize that will help to draw increased attention to your music, whatever service. Continue reading

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Major Executive Shakeup At EDM Giant SFXE

Much like its founder Robert Sillerman, EDM giant SFX Entertainment has been constantly shifting and somewhat volatile since birth.  Now, just days before Sillerman is set to take the public. Continue reading

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Average Spotify User Discovers 26 New Artists Every Month

An official stat from Spotify buried in a press release announcing a partnership with SFX's Beatport and some basic math net a statistic that should make both independent artists and. Continue reading

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SFX’s Beatport To Power Major EDM Hub on Spotify

Spotify and Beatport today announced a significant partnership.  That means that  a major music streamer is partnering with another significant music streamer.  This sector really is starting to mature.

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