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REWIND: New Music Industry’s Week in Review

A busy week by any definition and the music industry was no exception, Apple Music added Set Lists, Live Nation under fire, with the slow revival of indie sleeze, a. Continue reading

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Music Tectonics Creator Fair

Don’t miss Music Tectonics’ Creator Fair: Get $25 Discount Tickets Now

Next week’s popular Music Tectonics Conference has added a companion Music Tectonics Creator Fair on Oct 23rd in Santa Monica.

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The Slow-Burn Revival of Indie Sleaze

After a few think pieces, viral TikToks, and an offering from The Dare and Charli xcx in the height of brat summer, the indie sleaze style is reemerging from the bowels of 00s New York City.

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Apple Music adds Set Lists, expands concert discovery with Bandsintown

Apple Music has launched a feature that lets artists to turn concert setlists into playlists. Apple Music For Artists’ Set List integrates with Bandsintown to create tour-related playlists and increase concert discovery.

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Music City San Francisco Epicenter and Artist Accelerator opens

Music City San Francisco Epicenter is opening this weekend, bringing new opportunities for musicians and creatives. Learn how this new hub will impact local and national music scenes.

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Music Managers Forum sets LA Summit with Spotify, Bandsintown, TikTok, CD Baby & More

The Music Managers Forum LA Summit on October 21 promises to be a full day of informative keynotes, panels and networking. Whether you’re an artist manager, self-managed artist, or a. Continue reading

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Music Data Alchemist Glenn McDonald

Former Spotify Music Data Alchemist Glenn McDonald: An Interview

Music data alchemist David McDonald offers insights from his time at Spotify, his latest book while delving into the creation of Every Noise At Once and the evolution of genre categorization.

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Lyte bankruptcy

The Lyte Bankruptcy and What It Reveals About the Ticketing Industry

The Lyte bankruptcy highlights the growing challenges in the ticketing industry, where margins are shrinking, partnerships are strained, and strong technology is crucial. Learn how these shifts are reshaping the market and what they mean for the future of ticketing.

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Inflation Adjustment for Physical and Vinyl Mechanical Royalties 2025 Estimate

The Copyright Royalty Board’s annual inflation adjustment raises physical and download mechanical royalty rates, thanks to past advocacy rejecting frozen rates. What will the inflation adjustment for physical and vinyl. Continue reading

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MLC Black Box funds still unpaid as royalties pass $2.4B

The Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC) has collected more than $2.4 billion from DSP on behalf of songwriters and publishers. But about 50% of unmatched or so called MLC “Black Box” funds remain unpaid.

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