Will Fans Unsubscribe If Artists Leave Major Streamers?

In a followup to his recent piece regarding user-centric royalties and the idea of an "ethical pool" solution to streaming royalty allocations, Chris Castle here raises the question of whether. Continue reading

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Where Playlists Are Concerned, Artists Want Everyone To Know They’re Indie

While not having the backing of a major label has its downsides, many artists wear their indie status as a badge of honor, and music distributor Record Union wants to. Continue reading

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FRI. BRIEF: Women In Music Awards • Apple Buys Platoon • She Is The Music Database Launch • More

FRIDAY 12.7.18 Music Business News From Around The Web Updated continuously under the More News tab

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25% Skip A Song Within 5 Seconds [New Data]

We knew our attention spans were short, and it seems the streaming era is only making things worse, with new data revealing that consumers are becoming increasingly fickle, and skipping. Continue reading

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Recording Contracts 101: Guide To Signing The Right Record Deal

Every aspect of the music industry has been touched by its transition to digital distribution, and record deals and recording contracts are no exception. Here music attorney Mark Quails breaks. Continue reading

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SoundCloud Names Lisa Ellis To Head Music, Artist Relations

SoundCloud has hired former Sony Music exec Lisa Ellis to head Global Head of Music & Artist Relations. She will work alongside SoundCloud’s artist and label services team based in. Continue reading

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Spotify ‘Wrapped’ Artist, Fan 2018 Recap Micro-sites Launch

Spotify for Artists has launched the 2018 edition of its annual Wrapped campaign. Artist get a free custom micro-site chronicling their stats and successes on the streamer over the last. Continue reading

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THU. BRIEF: Spotify Wrapped 2018 • BMG Splits Exec Team, Katz Exits • New Soundcloud Music Chief • More

THURSDAY 12.6.18 Music Business News From Around The Web Updated continuously under the More News tab

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Radio’s Best Defense Against The Future

As time continues its relentless march onward, a legacy industry like radio must do everything it can to embracing emerging tech and dive headlong into the future.

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How Create Music Group Located $60M In Unclaimed Revenue For Artists, Labels In Three Years

Here Dana Feldman looks at how Los Angeles-based company Create Music Group has been able able to impact the online streaming economy in artists' favor by tracking down $60 million. Continue reading

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