Spotify ‘Hate and Hateful’ Policy Crisis Is About Social Responsibility [Mark Mulligan]

After backlash over the removal of tracks by R Kelly and XXXTentacion from official playlists, Spotify has been forced to rethink its new 'hate speech and hateful behavior' policy.  But. Continue reading

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Music Choice Seeks Support Of Legislation To Cheat Artists Out Of Royalties

"ARTISTS BEWARE," writes A2IM CEO Richard Jame Burgess. "Music Choice is trying to solicit your support to deceive Congress into reducing your royalties from Music Choice." 

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U2 Records Live At Jack White’s Third Man Nashville HQ [VIDEO]

U2 stopped into Jack White's Third Man Records Nashville headquarters following their appearance at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena this past Saturday to record live off the floor. 

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Taking Your Band From Local To Regional

Once you're solidly tapped into your local scene and your band is beginning to pull in crowd, it's time to start thinking about taking that next big step and going. Continue reading

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Music Video Distribution Unlikely To Change Much As Vevo Succumbs To YouTube

After a long and doomed battle, Vevo has finally thrown up the white flag, shuttering its site and ditching its mobile app, however, the fateful end of this attempt by. Continue reading

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Live Nation’s Michael Rapino Among Best Paid U.S. CEOs

Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino is doing pretty well for himself. Rapino earned more than $70 million last year, making him one of the best-compensated CEOs in the U.S. according. Continue reading

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Why Music Data Shouldn’t Drive 100% Of Decisions

In this interview, James Martin of Midem speaks with Sam Hill, Director of Digital Marketing at BMG UK, about his job, advice he'd give to those starting in the music. Continue reading

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The Reason Record Labels Hate Free Streaming Tiers

While streaming services may often be touted as the saviors of the music industry, label execs are no fans of the 'free tiers' offered by most of these platforms, arguing. Continue reading

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FRI. BRIEF: Music Modernization Act Alternative • Merlin Turns 10 • Vevo Retrenches • Peex • More

FRIDAY 5.25.18 Music Business News From Around The Web  Updated continuously under our More News tab

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WED. BRIEF: YouTube Music Day 1 • Indies Question Sony+EMI • Latin Grammys Scheduled • More

WEDNESDAY 5.23.18 Music Business News From Around The Web  Updated continuously under our More News tab

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