Piracy Is Not The Problem, Free YouTube and Spotify Are, says Music Industry Trade Group

With efforts to fight music piracy seen as largely successful, at least one music trade group executive is saying out loud what others in the industry have only dared whisper. Continue reading

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Building A Thriving Music Ecosystem: An Interview with Bandsintown Co-founder Fabrice Sergent

“Live music is one of the last tribal experiences which connect people in unique manners, to live their passions, express their personalities and ultimately bring more happiness and understanding to. Continue reading

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Secrets For Digitally Advertising Around Your Next Tour

We have reached a point where artists can run digital advertising simultaneously across Facebook, Instagram, and even YouTube with relative ease, but with your budget likely already tight, making every. Continue reading

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Etsy Acquires Musical Instrument Marketplace Reverb For $275 Million

Reverb has a sign a deal to be acquired by Etsy for $275 million. The cash deal for the new and used musical instrument marketplace is expected to be finalized. Continue reading

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ROCCR Is A Non-Profit, Transparent PledgeMusic

UPDATED: As the effects of the collapse of crowdfunder PledgeMusic rippled through the music community, Iain Baker of UK rock group Jesus Jones was one of its most outspoken critics. . Continue reading

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Stream Rippers Easily Circumvent YouTube Blocking

Last week, YouTube successfully blocked several major stream-ripping sites, according to multiple reports. Now, most of them have found a way to circumvent the blockhead. Stream ripping is currently the number. Continue reading

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Live Nation Helped Sell 88,000 Metallica Tickets On The Secondary Market

Live Nation directly facilitated the sale of 88,000 Metallica tickets at inflated prices on the secondary ticketing market.  This strong piece of investigative journalism by Billboard's Dave Brooks has finally. Continue reading

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AM BRIEF: Apple Elevates Rap Life • Paradigm + CODA • Katy Perry Copyright Case • Rippers Beat YouTube • More

MONDAY 7.22.19 Music Business News From Around The Web Updated continuously under the More News tab

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This Week In Music Commentary

This week, commentators shared their thoughts on why unpaid internships are such a problem, if rock radio can afford to not play Ed Sheeran's new song, whether or not major. Continue reading

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Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. & Indie Music

Our tips and advice for the industry's independent self-starters out there this week covered how you can use your mailing list to actually get people to your show, how to. Continue reading

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