50% Of UK Music Consumption 2017 Was Streaming, 4M Vinyl Records Sold

Stats released by UK label association BPI, based on Official Charts Company data, showed a strong year for recorded music, with consumption across all formats in 2017, growing at its. Continue reading

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C3 Adds LA, London Offices, Major Artists and Managers

C3 Management has announced a major expansion. The company built by the “three Charlies” now has new offices in Los Angeles and London, three new managers and several significant additions. Continue reading

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AM BRIEF: Genius Adds $15M • UMG To Share Spotify Windfall • Apple’s Audio Ambitions • More

TUESDAY 3.6.1​8​ Music Business News From Around The Web  Updated continuously under our More News tab

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Genius Raises $15M More To ‘Become #1 Brand In Music’

Genius, which was founded in 2009 has Rap Genius, has raised an additional $15 million. The round was led by Eric Mindich's Everblue, a new fund focused on music and e-sports, with. Continue reading

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Suge Knight Attorneys Charged With Witness Tampering

Two former attorneys for rap mogul Marion “Suge” Knight were indicted on charges of conspiring to bribe potential witnesses in Knight’s murder case, according to a grand jury indictment unsealed. Continue reading

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Martin Shkreli To Forfeit $2M Wu Tang Clan Album, Judge Rules

"Pharma Bro" Martin Shkreli must forfeit more than $7.3 million in assets, including a one-of-a-kind Wu-Tang Clan album, as part of his punishment for commiting securities fraud, a judge ruled. Continue reading

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Spotify Threatens Hacked App Users With Suspension As Practice Spreads

There are no stats as to how many of Spotify's 159 million active users are accessing the music streamer with a hacked app or account. But judging from forum comments,. Continue reading

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Social Media 2018: YouTube Tops Facebook, Snapchat Gains

A new Pew research study shows the latest shifting patterns in social media usage. Unsurprisingly, Facebook and YouTube dominate the landscape, with large majorities of U.S. adults using each site. . Continue reading

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Net Neutrality’s Death Official In April (Cue Lawsuits)

Although net neutrality was sentenced to death some time ago last year, the actual repeal itself won't be going into effect until April, at which time a slew of lawsuits. Continue reading

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7 Essential Social Media Tips For Musicians And Bands

Bands and artists that cultivate a strong presence on social media tend to see significant opportunity in their ability to connect with industry influencers, and reach out to fans directly. Continue reading

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