How The Web Screws Artists… By Allowing Them A Normal Life

In this piece, Ross Pruden of Techdirt works to dispell the myth that the internet is destroying art and culture, making it impossible for artists to make a living via. Continue reading

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THU. BRIEF: Pandora Pressured • $1B YouTube Problem • Native Buys Metapop • Slacker Goes Old School • More

Thursday 3.30.17 Music Business News From Around The Web Activist investors are pressuring Pandora CEO Westergren to make the streamer profitable quickly or sell. Updated continuously under our More News tab

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My Song Stories: John Raso of Harry Fox Agency and Rumblefish [INTERVIEW]

Music shapes our identities and changes our lives. It brings back our memories and stirs up our emotions. My Song Stories asks music professionals and indie artists questions about the songs in their libraries. Today,. Continue reading

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Bill Introduced That Will Politicize U.S. Copyright Office

Rep. Bob Goodlatte and U.S. congressional leaders have promised copyright reform; and if a new bill just introduced is any indication, that will mean putting more control in the hands. Continue reading

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Variety Poaches Two Senior Billboard Editors To Expand Music Industry Coverage

[UPDATED] Much like the music industry is rebounding, so too are the trade media that cover it.  Irving Azoff co-owned Oak View recently bought Venues Today and is angling to. Continue reading

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Essential Guide To Getting Verified On Twitter

For users of Twitter, seeing the coveted blue check mark next to your name conveys authority and authenticity, making verification key for any music marketer. Here we look at how to. Continue reading

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WED. BRIEF: Record Store Day Releases • Facebook Demographics • JQBX + Spotify • Voltra • More

Wednesday 3.22.17 Music Business News From Around The Web  Indies lead the way as Record Store Day turns 10.  Updated continuously under our More News tab

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The State Of Music Videos In 2017

Although the days of MTV actually playing music videos are long behind us, they remain an important and highly present element of the music industry, but how have music videos,. Continue reading

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MON. BRIEF: Ed Who? New Drake Dominates • Spotify Tests Video In Playlists • MelodyVR + UMG • More

MONDAY 3.20.17 Music Business News From Around The Web The initial success of Drake's 'available everywhere' release boosts Spotify's stance against exclusives.    Updated continuously under our More News tab

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REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review

In a week that included a lot of rocky political action, as well the kick off of SXSW, we're looking at some of the industry highlights from the past seven. Continue reading

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Jimi Hendrix Estate Sues Hendrix’s Brother Over Copyrights

Experience Hendrix, L.L.C. and Authentic Hendrix, LLC, the companies founded by the Estate of Jimi Hendrix and Al Hendrix, the musician's father, and sole heir, has launched a lawsuit against. Continue reading

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