LA court abuses copyright law to pull down recording of Britney Spears hearing

After an illicit recording of Spears’ recent impassioned plea to a judge to end her conservatorship was posted, the LA court had the recording taken down claiming copyright infringement. Guest. Continue reading

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10 Things You Should Do As Soon As You Sign Up New Music For Distribution

While signing up for a distribution process is certainly an important of getting your music out there, it doesn't end there. Here we look at ten things you must do. Continue reading

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Music Industry Reacts With Horror, Sympathy To Las Vegas Shooting Tragedy

Since the deadly and tragic shooting that took place at the Route 91 Country Music Festival in Las Vegas, expressions of shock, horror, and sympathy. In a series of tweets, Jake. Continue reading

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3 Tips To Make Your Online Marketing Campaign More Effective

An effective online marketing campaign is key to the success of any artist, but successfully executing one is easier said than done. In this piece we look at three different. Continue reading

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Former Billboard Editor Bill Werde Named Director Of Syracuse University Bandier Music Business Program

[UPDATED] Former Billboard editorial director Bill Werde has been named director of the Bandier Program for Music Business and the Entertainment Industries at Syracuse University. The program, established in 2006, was launched with. Continue reading

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Kobalt Creates Neighboring Rights Powerhouse With Fintage House Superstar Client List Acquisition

Neighboring rights are one of the most misunderstood and fastest growing income streams in music. It's $2 billion annual business, and with the acquisition of the Fintage House's superstar client. Continue reading

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VMA Ratings Fall Dramatically On MTV, Sister Stations, But Soars On Social Media

Viewership for Sunday's MTV's Video Music Awards fell dramatically for the second straight year, even as related action on social media soared.  But what does MTV expect when they repeatedly. Continue reading

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Spotify’s Original Content, Shazam Gets a Gameshow, Frank Ocean is Just Cruel and More – Liv Buli’s Weekend Reading List

Just back from vacation,  Liv Buli, the Data Journalist for Pandora's Next Big Sound  shares what she's paying attention to, as she parses data while taking the cultural temperature. Liv often sees what matters before. Continue reading

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Apple Music Scores Exclusive On Britney Spears’ New Album “Glory”

Days after Frank Ocean shared that Apple Music had been given a 2 week exclusive to his much anticipated new release, Britney Speared tweeted that she'd cut a deal with Apple. Continue reading

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Forbes’ Top Earning Women In Music 2015 [Taylor Swift Is Not #1!]

A new musicians top 10 earnings list is out, and this time its the women of music who got the once over from Forbes' army of calculator jockeys.  Love 'em or. Continue reading

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