SoundCloud Usage Is Falling, Making Turnaround More Difficult

New investors are hoping to turn a struggling SoundCloud around, but their job rapidly becoming more difficult because of falling usage.  Traffic to soundcloud.com has seen a steady decrease, down from 353. Continue reading

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The Orchard Acquires Two Top European Music Distributors and Merlin CEO Charles Caldas Isn’t Happy

Music and film distributor The Orchard is acquiring two leading European independent music distributors – Germany's finetunes and Norway's Phonofile – from holding company SendR SE. But some in the. Continue reading

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Relieving Stress Through Singing

Letting loose and belting out your favorite song at a karaoke bar can be an excellent way to reduce stress in your life, and leave you with an energized feeling of positivity.. Continue reading

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Growth Slows In Italy’s Recorded Music Market

While streaming and vinyl were both bright spots for the sector, growth in Italy's music market appears to have stalled, growing by just 0.4% in 2016. Overall, the market was worth. Continue reading

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Pandora Top Spins: Future Makes Four Appearances, Maroon 5’s ‘Cold’ Debuts In Top 10

For this round of Pandora's Top Spins, Maroon five have a new hit in 'Cold' feturing Atlanta rapper Future, plus Big Sean sees a promising return, and KYLE, a rapper hailing. Continue reading

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SoundCloud Adds Robust $4.99 On Demand Streaming Plan, But Many Artists Remain Unpaid

SoundCloud has added a $4.99 per month 120 million track on demand streaming subscription tier that includes most of the features – but not all of the tracks – that. Continue reading

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How To Go Global On Social Media In 4 Just Steps

Although social media has the ability to draw fans out from all corners of the world, doing so requires that a band or artist take a specific set of steps,. Continue reading

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Why Would A Big Arms Dealer Want A Piece Of Pandora?

Given that arms dealers and music tend not to mingle much as industries go, it is perhaps surprising that Lockheed-Martin owns two million dollars worth of shares of the popular. Continue reading

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Why Indie Artists Should Invest In Vinyl

Though making it as an indie artist can certainly be a struggle, merchandise still provides an excellent source of revenue. Here Michael Moore makes a case for why independent artists should take. Continue reading

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This Music Video Takes Control Of Your iPhone

To stand out in Japan's crowded pop music market takes creativity. The group Lyrical School managed to rise above the pack with a video that makes it look like they've. Continue reading

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