FRI. BRIEF: Spotify Mystery Tracks • PledgeMusic Fallout • YouTube Impersonators • Sonos Headphones • More

FRIDAY 1.25.19 Music Business News From Around The Web Updated continuously under the More News tab

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PledgeMusic Co-Founder Benji Rogers Offers Help As Late Payment Problems Widen

Artist after artist is coming forward to share their stories of late payments and non-payments after their campaign with PledgeMusic had finished.  From Jesus Jones to Fastball and beyond, indie. Continue reading

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PledgeMusic Issues Statement On Late Payments To Artists With Vague Promise To Do Better In 90 Days

PledgeMusic has issued a statement attempting to calm the fears of the growing number of artists who are experiencing late payment or non-payment after their crowdfunding campaigns were completed.  “It. Continue reading

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Making The Most Of Your Ideas (Even The Bad Ones)

In this piece, James Shotwell encourages musical creators to slow down and think about their developmental process, as well as the value of fully exploring ideas to determine their value. Continue reading

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Patreon Says 3M Patrons Are Paying Creators $500M A Year On The Platform

Patreon has announced that there are now more than 3 million patrons supporting more than 100,000 musicians and other creators. The fan patronage platform is on track to pay creators. Continue reading

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The Truth About Advances In The Music Business

As with all entrepreneurs, songwriters are likely to run into issues with cash flow, to which getting an advance is one solution. Unsurprisingly such advance payments, while they do provide. Continue reading

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THU. BRIEF: Soundcloud Founder Exits • Pitchfork Paywall • Dubset Direct MIx Distro • Songtrust + Audiomack • More

THURSDAY 1.24.19 Music Business News From Around The Web Updated continuously under the More News tab

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Guide To Making Your Live Show More Interesting

The shows that truly stick in our minds often transcend just great music, using stunning visuals or other dramatic elements to emphasize the emotional power of the performance. Here we. Continue reading

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6 Best FREE Tools, Ideas For Show Promotion

Once you've planned the perfect show or event, you are then faced with the uncomfortable necessity of getting people to actually attend. Luckily, there are a variety of tools and. Continue reading

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Why Subscriptions Matter To Musicians [Jack Udell]

As subscription based services begin to occupy an increasingly large section of the market, artists are wondering how they can better get in on the action. Here we look at. Continue reading

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