XXXTentacion Dominates Spotify, Global Charts As Murder Suspect Arrested

[UPDATED] 20-year-old rapper XXXTentacion, who was shot and killed Monday in an apparent armed robbery, just broke Taylor Swift’s one-day global streaming record on Spotify.

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Tidal Spikes Following Jay-Z, Beyonce Release

Tidal experienced a strong bump following the release of Jay Z and Beyonce’s “Everything is Love” album on Saturday. A 36 hour Tidal album exclusive drove the streamer's app up. Continue reading

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Songwriters Guild President Testifies On Need for Copyright Small Claims Court [Video]

In this video Rick Carnes, president of the songwriters guild, gives testimony on the need for a small claims court for copyright infringement, something which the recent CASE act would. Continue reading

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THU. BRIEF: Instagram Targets YouTube • Tidal Troubles • Dr. Dre Testifies • XXXTentacion Breaks Records • More

THURSDAY 6.21.18 Music Business News From Around The Web  Updated continuously under our More News tab

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Create Playlists Simultaneously on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, Napster, More Free with Soundsgood

Playlist distribution and sharing app Soundgood has announced a new integration with Napster and an improved integration with Apple Music. The app, which enables playlist distribution and updates to multiple streamers. Continue reading

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5 Reasons To Release Your Music On Vinyl

While it would have been hard to believe a decade ago, vinyl is back on the charts as a medium of music consumption. In this piece we look at the. Continue reading

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Video Marketing In 2018: Artist’s Guide

The stats on video clearly demonstrate that it's one of the best ways for artists to both engage with their audience and spread their message. Here we look at what. Continue reading

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SOCAN Reports Record Royalty Distribution, Digital Up 44%

SOCAN collected a record $352-million in total royalties in fiscal year 2017, continuing a seven-year trend. The Canadian PRO said the jump was driven by a 44%  increase in revenue. Continue reading

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WED. BRIEF: XXXTentacion Remembered • YouTube Music Expands • Russia’s VK Music • More

WEDNESDAY 6.2O.18 Music Business News From Around The Web  Updated continuously under our More News tab

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How To Build An Email List From Scratch

Despite its age, email has endured as one of the most effective marketing techniques available to artists and bands. Getting started is difficult however, and growing an email list worth. Continue reading

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TUE. BRIEF: YouTube Music Expands • Merlin: $500M Annually To Indies • XXXTentacion Shot Dead • More

TUESDAY 6.19.18 Music Business News From Around The Web  Updated continuously under our More News tab

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