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Pandora Is Now Talking To Private Equity Firms In Search Of Cash

Earlier this week, we learned that Pandora had asked the major labels for cash or better royalty rates. After receiving what is reported to be a tepid response from UMG,. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/14/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: 34th Street (Manhattan), Alexander Hamilton, Alphabet Inc., Andrew House, Apple Music, Asset management, Atlantic Terminal, Bar association, Chief executive officer, Donald Trump, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts, New York, New York Post, Pandora Republican Party (United States), Private equity firm, The Wall Street Journal

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Warner Music Group Sells Music Distributor Zebralution To Management, Indie Label Investors

As part of a divestment package negotiated way back in 2012 with Impala and Merlin, Warner Music Central Europe has sold digital distributor Zebralution back to its founders and a small. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/03/2017 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Amélie, American Broadcasting Company, Animal Collective, Chief executive officer, independent music, music industry, record label, Spotify, Streaming media, Warner Music Group

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How To Find Music Supervisors Using Tunefind [Hypebot’s Music Biz Weekly Podcast]

Amanda Byers, the Managing Director of Tunefind, joins host Michael Brandvold this week for Hypebot's Music Biz Weekly Podcast. TuneFind helps fans find music from their favorite TV shows and Movies,. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/31/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Alan Sugar, Alex Iwobi, Allianz, Android Auto, Android TV, App Store (iOS), Business Insider, Chief executive officer, Television, Television program

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SoundExchange Is Distributing SiriusXm Settlement Funds For Pre-1972 Recordings

SoundExchange has began distributing proceeds to featured and non-featured performers of a SiriusXM legal settlement for use of sound recordings that were created prior to February 15, 1972.

Bruce Houghton on 03/30/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Tips And Advice For Touring In Australia

Whether you're a local artist or flying in from overseas, we here provide a set of helpful tips for any band or artist on how to successfully navigate a tour. Continue reading

Guest Post on 03/24/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Airline, Alan Joyce (executive), Australia, Beijing, Chief executive officer, Indian Wells Masters, Melbourne, New Zealand, Novak Djokovic, Qantas

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WMG Launches ‘Streaming First’ Record Label

Warner Music Group has launched a new imprint, Artists To Watch Records, that will identify singles with the potential to become global streaming hits; and the record company already has. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/22/2017 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Apple Music, Chaos and Disorder, Chief executive officer, Let's Go Crazy, Little Red Corvette, Prince (musician), Purple Rain (film), United States, Warner Bros. Records, Warner Music Group

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Welcome To The Post-DIY Music Era [Mark Mulligan]

Business is booming at CD Baby, Bandcamp, Tunecore, Bandzoogle and a host of other service providers for DIY musicians. But from Chance The Rapper to Stormzy and beyond, we are. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/21/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Apple Music, Chief executive officer, Facebook, Google, music industry, record label, Spotify, Streaming media, Warner Music Group, YouTube

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Musicians React To SXSW Contract That Threatens To Inform Immigration Authorities, Festival Responds

SXSW has been dragged kicking and screaming into the immigration debate thanks to its official contract which threatens to notify U.S. immigration authorities if an artist plays official or unofficial. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/03/2017 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (1)

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Richard Conlon Joins SoundExchange To Head Industry Relations, Public Policy

SoundExchange has named Richard Conlon as Chief External Affairs Officer. He will oversee industry relations, corporate communications and public policy efforts. The appointment comes at a time when SoundExchange is. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/02/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Accountability, Accounting, Adderall, Akwa Ibom State, Bank, Chief executive officer, Chief financial officer, Financial institution, Senior management, United Kingdom

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SoundCloud Adds Robust $4.99 On Demand Streaming Plan, But Many Artists Remain Unpaid

SoundCloud has added a $4.99 per month 120 million track on demand streaming subscription tier that includes most of the features – but not all of the tracks – that. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 02/28/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

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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

Bruce Houghton on 02/28/2017 in Uncategorized | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Artist, Average revenue per user, Berlin, Brit Awards, Chance The Rapper, Chief executive officer, Never Miss a Beat, record label, Soundcloud, Streaming media

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