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SoundCloud

SoundCloud Artist subscriptions get much more affordable

Money is almost always tight for most musicians, and SoundCloud has launched an affordable yet robust Artist subscription tier that acknowledges that.

Bruce Houghton on 12/17/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (4)
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Stop the TICKET Act

Stop the TICKET Act before it’s too late: FixTheTix Call To Action!

There is new movement in Congress to pass devastating ticket legislation as part of a year-end Continuing Resolution (CR) and the FixTheTix coalition has issued an urgent call to action to stop the Ticket Act before its too late.

Bruce Houghton on 12/17/2024 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (2)
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building trust in music investments

Building Trust in Music Investments: The SongVest Approach

Music royalties are fast becoming a desired alternative for investors, but trust is everything. SongVest is working to bring security to the sector with strong protections, SEC compliance, and transparency.

Alana Bonilla on 12/17/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)
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TikTok ban

TikTok Supreme Court appeal unlikely to succeed as 1/19 deadline looms

TikTok’s challenge to the Foreign Adversary Apps Act is running out of time as the battle moves to the Supreme Court. But the TikTok Supreme Court appeal will be an uphill fight as a January 19th deadline looms.

Alana Bonilla on 12/17/2024 in Music Marketing | Permalink | Comments (1)
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UMG's Virgin to acquire Downtown

UMG’s Virgin to acquire Downtown Music, CD Baby, Songtrust

Universal Music Group’ Virgin to acquire Downtown Music Holdings, significantly expanding its independent music footprint, for $775 million.

Bruce Houghton on 12/16/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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help AM Radio in Every Vehicle

Congress poised to help AM Radio while ignoring Payments to Performers

Congress is poised to hand broadcasters a multi-million gift by guaranteeing a place for AM radio in every vehicle while ignoring a bill to finally pay US musicians when their songs are played on the radio.

Bruce Houghton on 12/16/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (2)
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SiriusXM downgrades streaming, shifts back to in-car listening

SiriusXM downgrades streaming ambitions in shift back to in-car

Bucking industry and consumer trends, the leading satellite broadcaster is shifting focus back to in-car listening, as SiriusXM downgrades streaming. The goal is to reclaim its spot in the car dashboard and take on traditional radio, but can it work?

Alana Bonilla on 12/16/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (2)
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your morning coffee podcast

Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Top album not on Spotify • ‘Hits Without Stars, Stars Without Hits’ • Overanalyzing Spotify Wrapped • More

Episode 227 of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart’s podcast Your Morning Coffee: Weekly News for the New Music Business is available now.

Bruce Houghton on 12/16/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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most read Hypebot posts last week music business news

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 music business news. We’ve got topics ranging from what artists really make from ticket sales, to Bandsintown High Notes, TikTok alternatives, and more…

Alana Bonilla on 12/16/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Music Business News Last Week

Last week’s top Music Business News

A busy week by any definition and music business news was no exception, with the Spotify CEO’s alarming net worth, stream ripping cracking down on the wrong culprits, and more…. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 12/14/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)
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