TUE. BRIEF: Jay-Z Venture Fund • Billboard Adds Pandora, iHeart • Silence As Billions Implodes • More

TUESDAY 6.26.18 Music Business News From Around The Web  Updated continuously under our More News tab

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Bruno Mars, Rihanna, Drake Pass 1 Billion YouTube Views

Last week, two major music videos passed the billion views milestone on YouTube – Bruno Mars’ ‘24K Magic’ and Rihanna and Drake’s ‘Work’.

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Music Modernization Act Puts Burden On Labels To ID Mismatched Songs

As the Music Modernization Act rolls forward, more surprises continue to emerge from the bill. In this piece Chris Castle looks at a new burden the MMA places on sound. Continue reading

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Generation Of Music Fans Stressed Over Student Loans [STUDY]

A study of data collected from Spotify, Genius and other online music sources has revealed that the amount of references to “student loans” in popular music today has dramatically increased. Continue reading

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Musician’s Guide To Streaming Click Fraud

As streaming settles in to become the established medium of music consumption, the inevitable issue of fraud is rearing its ugly head. In this piece Kevin Cornell provides a quick. Continue reading

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How To Guide For Cover Art On Spotify, Streaming Services

While cover art no longer carries quite the same weight as it once did (with music less often purchased as a physical product) it remains an essential part of the. Continue reading

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How To Have A Successful Artist Interview from Billboard’s Kevan Kenney

As an up-and-coming artist, getting interviewed by represents an exciting opportunity to tell your story and reach new fans. But pulling off a successful interview takes planning. Kevin Kenney of. Continue reading

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A2IM Libera Indie Awards Winners 2018: Slowdive Wins Album Of The Year

Last week's American Association Of Independent Music Libera Awards in New York City celebrated the best in independent music. Hosted by comedian Kate Wolff and sponsored by SoundExchange and BuzzAngle,. Continue reading

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BET Awards 2018: Full Winners List

Kendrick Lamar won best male hip hop artist and album of the year for “DAMN” at last night's BET Awards. Beyonce won best female R&B/pop artist, and Cardi B won for. Continue reading

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MON. BRIEF: BET and Libera Indie Awards • UK Charts Add YouTube • New UMG Imprint • More

MONDAY 6.25.18 Music Business News From Around The Web  Updated continuously under our More News tab

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YouTube Adds Monetization: Merch Sales, Fan Memberships, Premiers, Brand Partnerships

YouTube is expanding the way that musicians and other creators can monetize and market videos with channel memberships, merchandise sales, marketing partnerships via FameBit and video premiers. The moves come just as. Continue reading

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