THU. BRIEF: UTA Hacked • UK Music Biz +5%, Sweden +6% • Spotify To Apple Watch • StubHub Gets Social • More

THURSDAY 4.13.17 Music Business News From Around The Web  Recorded music industry growth fueled by streaming is truly an international phenomenon. Updated continuously under our More News tab

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A Look At Just How Fast Streaming Music Is Growing [CHART]

It's no secret that music streaming is exploding. For the first time last year, the record labels made more money from streaming than from the sales of digital downloads and. Continue reading

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How To Be Your Own Music Publicist: Part 2 [Cyber PR]

Publicity is one of the first things that many artists outsource. That may not be your best strategy, says Ariel Hyatt and her experienced team at Cyber PR. And even. Continue reading

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Indie Labels Report Struggle With ‘Whack-A-Mole’ Digital Takedowns, 30% Have Given Up Trying [SURVEY]

A survey conducted by A2IM (American Association of Independent Music) and Future of Music Coalition (FMC) confirms that independent labels are struggling to deal with unauthorized use of their recordings and videos.

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WED. BRIEF: Capshaw Reacquires MusicToday • The Return Of Lorde • Russia Ups Music Tax • More

Wednesday 4.12.17 Music Business News From Around The Web  One of music's most successful managers invests in D2F, reacquiring MusicToday, the company that started in all, as Live Nation exits.. Continue reading

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The Power Struggle of Music Versus the Machine

The digital age has created previously unimagined opportunities for musicians, and changed music creation, distribution and discovery forever.  But alongside those changes, the livelihoods of creators has been threatened.  Now is the. Continue reading

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How Would Asset Bubble Theorist Hyman Minsky Feel About Spotify’s Unique IPO Plans?

Recent indicators suggest that Spotify is considering offering a direct listing where it simply registers its shares on a public exchange. This would mark a departure from typical IPOs and,. Continue reading

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AM BRIEF: Is Sony For Sale? • Is Payola Back? • Octosense VR Does Rihanna • More

Tuesday 1.17.17 Music Business News From Around The Web  The battle for the future of Sony could get interesting, but the the big story to watch this year is how. Continue reading

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MUST READ: Well-Being In The Music Industry

In this follow-up to David Emery's must read post How To Survive The Music Industry In 2017. MD and music industry veteran Darren Hemmings looks at the impact that a life in. Continue reading

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THU. BRIEF: Prince To Azoff’s Global Rights, UMG’s Bravado • MelodyVR In Beta • Mind Music Adds $220K • More

Thursday 1.12.17 Music Business News From Around The Web  Major players are eagerly making deals with the Prince estate despite a looming Roc Nation/Tidal lawsuit.  Updated continuously under our More News tab

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