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Music Tech News: AmplifyWorld, Duetti add funding • UnitedMasters • AMPOLLO • CD Baby • BeatStars + Voloco

In recent music tech news, AmplifyWorld, a decentralized engagement platform that empowers musicians and fans by leveraging blockchain and Web3 tech, has announced a $1.2M investment from Chapel Ventures.

Bruce Houghton on 11/06/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Kim Dotcom, Megaupload, and Google’s Ties to Piracy Profits [Chris Castle]

Chris Castle reveals what he sees as the connections between Kim Dotcom, Google and piracy profits that have gone unnoticed for years. 

Alana Bonilla on 11/06/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)
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UMG sues Tunecore and Believe: $500M in ‘industrial scale infringement’

UMG sues Tunecore and Believe for what it says is “industrial-scale copyright infringement” worth at least $500 million in damages. Concord Music Group and ABKCO Music & Records are also plaintiffs

Bruce Houghton on 11/05/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Two future paths for the vinyl revival [MIDiA’s Tatiana Cirisano]

The vinyl revival is at a crossroads, with two distinct paths that could define its future in music culture. Dive into the factors shaping these possible directions and what they mean for collectors, artists, and the industry.

Alana Bonilla on 11/05/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Independent music market share hits 46.7% based on ownership [MIDIA’s Mark Mulligan]

Independent music market share is growing and now nears 50% when measured on an ownership basis, according to an extensive new MIDiA study.

Alana Bonilla on 11/04/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Your Morning Coffee Podcast

YOUR MORNING COFFEE PODCAST: Concert Ticket Prices • Future of Merch • Major Labels Pivot To Tech • More

Episode 221 of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart’s podcast Your Morning Coffee: Weekly News for the New Music Business is available now. LISTEN HERE.

Bruce Houghton on 11/04/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (2)
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TOP POSTS: Last week’s most read posts on Hypebot

Catch up on what everybody has been talking about with last week’s most-read posts. We’ve got topics ranging from thousands of Oasis tickets cancelled, to how to prepare for sync licensing deals, and more…

Alana Bonilla on 11/04/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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MUSIC BUSINESS NEWS TODAY: R.I.P. Quincy Jones • SESAC ups rates • TikTok inks Indies • Amplify + $1.2M • Cumulus loss grows • More

MONDAY 11.4.24 • Music Business News Updated Continuously Under The MORE NEWS TAB Above

Bruce Houghton on 11/04/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Music Business News Last Week

Music Business News Last Week: Growth, Controversies, Layoffs

Music business news last week was a busy week by any definition, the music industry was no exception, with strong Threads growth, the potential fall of TikTok, DistroKid and TIDAL. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 11/03/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Socials & AI lowers barriers, raises competition: Strategies to Adapt

Social media and AI lowers barriers making it easier to get started but harder to thrive. Uncover the emerging obstacles, how they’ll impact the next generation of creators and strategies to adapt.

Alana Bonilla on 11/01/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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