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Apple Music Passes 40M Subscribers, New Global Head Of Music Named

Apple Music now has 40 million subscribers, according to an internal memo obtained by Variety. That's up from 38 million reported just a month ago, continuing a new user growth. Continue reading

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What To Expect At Spotify’s Big ‘News Announcement’

[UPDATED] Spotify has invited journalists to a strangely worded "news announcement" on Tuesday April 24th in New York City. While the invite is void of details or even hints, here's. Continue reading

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Expanded Music Modernization Act Introduced With Radical Changes To How Musicians Are Paid

An expanded Music Modernization Act was introduced in the U.S. Congress yesterday by House Judiciary Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-VA), ranking member Jerry Nadler (D-NY) and 28 bipartisan cosponsors. While not. Continue reading

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The Best Way To Get Your Music On A Spotify Playlist

While physical music sales continue to trundle downwards streaming can, for many artists, seem like the light at the end of the tunnel when it comes to revenue – particularly. Continue reading

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How To Launch Your Own Music Blog

When it comes to being a successful musician, at least some content marketing is essential, and while much of this comes with a hefty price tag, starting a blog can. Continue reading

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6 Music Collaborations That Can Expand Your Audience

The music business tends to lend itself to collaborations in ways that can benefit all parties involved. In this piece, CD Baby's Chris Robley details six different types of collaboration which. Continue reading

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Facebook Is Least Trusted Tech Company By 1100% [CHART]

Facebook is the least trusted tech company in the U.S. by a wide margin, according to a new poll by Survey Monkey and Recode. Poll respondents were asked to choose. Continue reading

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A Musician’s Simple Guide To Taxes

With tax season now fully upon us, artists may be feeling overwhelmed with paperwork surrounding the arduous task of filing. Here we look at a basic explanation of the most. Continue reading

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Copyright Infringement Lawsuits Empower ‘Troll’ Rightscorp, says Mike Masnik

Two music industry backed lawsuits to force ISPs to do more to fight copyright infringement are moving forward. But these lawsuits also empower Rightscorp, according to Techdirt's Mike Masnick, who. Continue reading

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