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Delegation For Musicians: How To Get Help And Support [Ariel Hyatt]

Sharing the work load is an important part of realizing your full potential as an independent musician. This article provides a step by step guide for how this can be done. Continue reading

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TUE. NEWS BRIEF: Top S. Korea Music Service Sells For $1.6B • Bowie Remembered • Lost Concert Pics • More

Tuesday 1.12.2016 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web  The consolidation of streaming music continues, as Apple and Spotify move into the fast growth lane. Updated continuously under our More. Continue reading

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MON. NEWS BRIEF: Remembering David Bowie • 2nd Spotify Lawsuit • Apple Music Tops 10M Subs • Crowdmix Buys Buddybounce • More

Monday 1.11.2016 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web  "I don't know where I'm going from here, but I promise it won't be boring." - David Bowie Updated continuously under. Continue reading

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UPDATED: Major Layoffs At Capitol Music Group Including Many Top Execs

[UPDATE 2] At least 10 executives and staffers were laid of last week at Capitol Music Group. Staffers in both NY and LA were affected as part of ongoing housecleaning. Continue reading

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Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Is Your Music Good Enough To Release? • Old School Promo That Still Works • More

This week on MusicThinkTank, we discussed 101 things you can do to improve your music career, ways to grow your fanbase, how to promote your mixtape, and more.

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Creator Rights In The Digital Age [Radiohead Mgr Brian Message]

While Brian Message believes that the digital age has a great deal of potential as far as democratizing access to music, he feels that there are several rights and securities artists. Continue reading

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On The New Copyright Royalty Board Rates [Blake Morgan]

In this interview Blake Morgan weighs in on the the Copyright Royalty Board's announcement regarding new rates, discussing who the decision benefits and who it harms.

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Top 7 Music Industry Careers To Consider In 2016

Although it can be difficult to make a living purely as a performing artist, there are several other career options available which will still keep you closely involved with the music. Continue reading

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THU. NEWS BRIEF: UMG, iHeart Produce VR Concerts • Verizon, Sony Music Programming Pact • Turning Pirates To Fans • More

Thursday 1.7.2016 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web  New deals point to the M in UMG, SME and WMG shifting from Music to Media. Updated continuously under our More. Continue reading

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Ashley Newton Named President Capital Music Group, EVP UMG Special Projects

Universal Music Group has named Ashley Newton as President of the Capital Music Group and Executive Vice President of Creative/Special Projects for UMG.  He will report directly to UMG CEO. Continue reading

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