AM BRIEF: Spotify Tests Storyline • Music Biz Chair Resigns • Soundstripe Nabs $4M • Dueling ASCAP, BMI Awards • More

TUESDAY 5.14.19 Music Business News From Around The Web Updated continuously under the More News tab

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TUE. BRIEF: Spotify Tests Storyline • Music Biz Chair Resigns • Soundstripe Nabs $4M • Dueling ASCAP, BMI Awards • More

TUESDAY 5.14.19 Music Business News From Around The Web Updated continuously under the More News tab

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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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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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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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UPDATE: Google Responds To Reports That YouTube, Google Music Services Have Just 16M Subscribers

UPDATE: YouTube Music and Google Play Music have a total of just 15-16 million subscribers and growth has plateaued, according to two new reports. The totals, which reportedly include customers. Continue reading

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6 Techniques For Optimizing Your Instagram Page

As should be obvious to everyone by now, Instagram has become one of the most valuable social media tools available to artists, particularly when it comes to making big announcements. Continue reading

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Tunecore Distribution Payments To Artists Up 21%, Stream And Downloads Rise 83%

TuneCore artists earned $83 million in the first quarter of 2019, a 21% increase over the same period last year. Total streams and downloads of music by TuneCore’s 250,000 worldwide. Continue reading

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Amazon, YouTube Just Launched Free Music Services But Neither Is A ‘Spotify Killer’

Amazon and YouTube each just launched free music streamers. Like Spotify's free tier, both offer free ad-supported music. But despite the media hype, their goals are very different than Spotify.

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Amazon Launches Free Ad Supported Music Service

Amazon Music customers in the U.S. who do not have a Prime membership or subscription to Amazon Music Unlimited can now listen to a free ad-supported selection of top playlists. Continue reading

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YouTube Music Launches Free Ad-Supported Streaming On All Google Home Speakers

YouTube Music has launched a free ad-supported streaming service, just days after rumors surfaced that Amazon is about to launch similar free music service. YouTube's free tier is currently available. Continue reading

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