5 Essential Tools For DIY Music PR

In the current music economy, up and coming artists are often expected to do work traditionally handled by labels and A&Rs themselves, including most of the leg work when it. Continue reading

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Chance The Rapper Pledges $1 Million For Chicago Public Schools

Chance the Rapper announced on Monday that he plans to cut a $1 million check to Chicago Public Schools to support arts programming in the financially challenged school district.

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The Downsides Of Releasing Music Often Instead Of Rarely

In this second installment of a two-part series, Hugh McIntyre explores how the timing and frequency with which you as an artist release music can effect the success of said. Continue reading

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TUE. BRIEF: SoundCloud Go Adds $5 Tier • Millions In Unpaid YouTube Royalties • RIAA Wants Piracy Filters • More

2.28.17 Music Business News From Around The Web  SoundCloud joins Pandora and iHeart in testing a $5 price point. Updated continuously under our More News tab

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This Week In Music Commentary

Commentators on recent music business happenings this week weighed in on issues such as Congress's need to get serious about artist rights, why any company that buys Spotify will likely. Continue reading

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Comprehensive Grammy 2017 Impact Report Released By Buzz Angle

BuzzAngle Music took a deep dive into the post Grammy sales data providing both a macro and a micro view of the impact that the globally televised and subsequent social. Continue reading

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The Less Mainstream You Are The Bigger Your Grammy Bump

Early sales figures show that, while mainstream superstars benefit from a televised Grammy performance, the greatest sales gains Come from less well known artists. The same goes for the streaming,. Continue reading

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Grammy Sales Bump Varies Widely By Artist: Maren Morris vs. Adele and Beyonce

Early digital sales numbers from Nielsen show the usual bump from Grammy performances. But increases varied.  A stellar performance almost always provides a boost, but does Adele's "Hello" and Beyonce's. Continue reading

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MON. BRIEF: Grammys News Roundup • Quarterly Reports Hint At Music’s Future • Streamers Add Prince • More

Monday 2.13.16 Music Business News From Around The Web I found it hopeful that many (though not all) major artists used the Grammys to take artistic chances and make statements.. Continue reading

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Apple Music Passes 20 Million Subscribers In 18 Months, But Execs Want More Users and Exclusives

Apple Music has 20 million subscribers 18 months after launch, according to stats released by Apple. But the music industry expected more, and so apparently do some Apple executives.

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