JJ Abrams Launches New Record Label ‘Loud Robot’

[UPDATED] Film and tv director and producer JJ Abrams has announced his Bad Robot production company is launching an independent record label. Abrams is best known for television shows "Lost" and. Continue reading

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THU. BRIEF: EU To Approve Apple + Shazam • YouTube Expands Originals • Snap + TuneMoji • More

THURSDAY 8.23.18 Music Business News From Around The Web Updated continuously under the More News tab

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Ariana Grande Breaks Spotify Female Streaming Record

Move over Nicki Minaj, Ariana Grande just broke the Spotify debut week streaming record for a female artist only five days after the release of 'Sweetener'. Grande's new album had. Continue reading

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10 Music Related Charities You Need To Know About Now

In this piece Angela Mastrogiacomo looks at ten charities working actively to make the world a better place, both helping musicians and helping ordinary people through the power of music.

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Kanye West Tweet Leads To Class Action Lawsuit

A Kanye West tweet has led to a class action lawsuit. In February, 2016, West tweeted that his album Life of Pablo would be available on Tidal, and “never never never”. Continue reading

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Why Music Education Is Essential

With budget cuts and shifts in the curriculum regularly occurring, arts and music are often the first to go, considered as they often are unessential electives. Those passionate about music. Continue reading

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Co-founder Sells $40 Million In Spotify Stock

Spotify co-founder Martin Lorentzon sold company stock worth $40 million USD in July, according to SEC documents. The stock was trading 37% higher than the Spotify IPO reference of $132.

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SoundCloud Adds Comments To Private Tracks

Collaborators can now comment on private tracks uploaded to SoundCloud. The iOS app update enables musicians and producers working on a track to give and receive feedback on their work. Continue reading

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Indie Mom + Pop Music Names David Jacobs West Coast GM

Indie label Mom + Pop Music announced the promotion of David Jacobs to West Coast General Manager. Jacobs joined Mom + Pop from Atlantic Records, where he oversaw the label’s alternative. Continue reading

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Ticketmaster To Shutter EU Secondary Ticketing Sites – Could US Be Next?

A source of much consternation but often viewed as a necessary evil, the secondary ticket seller sites like GETMEIN! and Seatwave often used by desperate fans to buy overpriced tickets. Continue reading

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