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50 Hard Rock/Pop Punk Playlists You Should Be Pitching, How To Reach Them

In the streaming age, playlists are the name of the game when it comes to getting ahead in your career. Here we look at fifty different playlists hard rock/pop punk. Continue reading

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PledgeMusic Story Is Starting To Sound Like A Broken Record says Bandzoogle’s Dave Cool

The demise of PledgeMusic and the hundreds of musicians left in its wake are a sadly familiar story for music industry veteran Dave Cool of Bandzoogle. "The company takes on. Continue reading

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4 Benefits To Recording, Releasing Commentary For Your Music

Sometimes it can be hard to convey everything you want about your music through the album alone – luckily this creates the perfect opportunity to release commentary, giving fans insight. Continue reading

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Why Every Musician Needs A SoundCloud Account

While fewer mainstream consumers use it and artists generally don't pull in as much revenue as from other streamers, Soundcloud is still an essential tool for every musician.

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Guide To Getting Your Spotify URI Before Releasing Your Music

In this how-to piece, Chris Robley details how artists can get their unique identifying Spotify URI in advance of releasing their music on the platform, thereby allowing listeners to pre-save. Continue reading

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NMPA Chief Compares Spotify To Uber As Songwriters vs Streamers Battle Escalates

On the day that Uber went public, NMPA head David Isrealite used the IPO to fire the latest salvo in the escalating battle the pits music publishers and songwriters against. Continue reading

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Fugees’ Pras Michel Charged With Campaign Finance Crimes

Prakazrel “Pras” Michel, a founding member of the hip-hop group The Fugees, has been charged as part of a campaign finance conspiracy in the 2012 election.

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Rolling Stone Music Charts Launch Delayed Indefinitely

The launch of music charts on Rolling Stone has been delayed indefinitely. Originally scheduled to launch on Monday May 13th, the charts will be the first to offer a widely. Continue reading

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MON. BRIEF: Rihanna, Ariana Get Fashionable • Rolling Stone Charts Delayed • Google’s Rothschild To Apple Music • More

MONDAY 5.13.19 Music Business News From Around The Web Updated continuously under the More News tab

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

This week, our tips and advice for the music industry's independent do-it-yourselfers covered how to actually make a living as a full time musician, how you can land your next. Continue reading

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This Week In Music Commentary

This week in music commentary, the industry as a whole calls for investigation of PledgeMusic, the ex-CEO of the company issues a letter of apology, UK musicians air their feelings. Continue reading

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