YouTube Adds Artist, Songwriter Credits To 500M Videos

YouTube has added "music in this video" artist, songwriter and publishers credits to more than half a billion videos.  In addition to official music videos, the credits are being added. Continue reading

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Skullcandy To Sponsor Emerging Artist Concerts, Podcasts

Consumer audio electronics maker Skullcandy announced the launch of “Now Feel This,” a national concert series dedicated to showcasing emerging artists, along with a podcast series to showcase the artists.

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Childish Gambino’s ‘This is America’ Passes 85.3M YouTube Views In 1st Week

Donald Glover aka Childish Gambino’s “This is America” is dominating YouTube and the cultural conversation with 85.3 million views in its first week on YouTube. It's the biggest first week debut. Continue reading

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QUICK HITS: The Orchard • Symphonic • Warner Music • Spotify

The Orchard has named Jessica Phelps as General Manager, Nashville. As head of The Orchard’s Nashville team. Phelps joins from Q Prime Management, where she acted as Head of Sales. Continue reading

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MON. BRIEF: Spotify Music Ban Criticized • Music Biz Begins • Audiam Opens Royalty Portal

MONDAY 5.14.18 Music Business News From Around The Web  Updated continuously under our More News tab

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YouTube Music Charts Makeover Offers Unfiltered Billboard Chart Alternative

YouTube this week launched new and revamped music charts in 44 countries, as part of what is likely the runup to its new music-centered paid subscription service. The new YouTube. Continue reading

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FRI. BRIEF: YouTube Music Charts • Songtrust Sings • MMA To Senate • Spotify Playlist Tests • More

FRIDAY 5.11.18 Music Business News From Around The Web  Updated continuously under our More News tab

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10 Famous Song Titles Never Lyrically Featured In The Song

When composing and marketing songs, it has become something of an industry to include the title of your song somewhere, usually prominently, in the lyrics. This has not always been. Continue reading

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Band Breakup: How To Pick Up The Pieces

As with relationships of any kind, the exciting possibilities which emerge at the outset of starting or joining a band often evolve into the harsh reality that things just aren't. Continue reading

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Will YouTube Streaming Music Service Launch At Google I/O.? [UPDATED]

UPDATE: YouTube's new music service did not launch so far at Google I/O. – YouTube has promised a new paid music streaming service for months, as part of a plan. Continue reading

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