Spotify’s Risky Play: Direct Artist Licensing

Music streaming service Spotify is seeking to bypass the major labels by dealing directly with artists and their reps. Spotify has quietly struck licensing deals with a number of independent artists.

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How Top Earning Artists Craft Their Musical Legacy

Life as an artist can be unpredictable, and as a successful musician, it's important to take steps to ensure that your royalties continue to provide for you late into life. Continue reading

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How To Think, Act Like A Successful Music Entrepreneur

Being an entrepreneur of any kind is hard work, and requires a certain set of skills to do well. Here we look at the top seven qualities of a successful. Continue reading

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Family Plans Return To Bite Spotify, Streaming Platforms

In an effort to get more users hooked on their services, streaming platforms offered the Family Plan tier, allowing for multiple users on a single monthly bill and, while successful,. Continue reading

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How Streaming Is Changing Shape of Music [Mark Mulligan] Part 1

MUST READ: This is the first of two thought pieces by MIDiA analyst Mark Mulligan on how streaming is reshaping music from creation to consumption. 

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Don’t Sleep: Subtle Impact of Turning Your Computer OFF [Hisham Dahud]

This short piece comes from independent music professional and former Hypebot contributor Hisham Dahud. Here's an unexpected revelation: I used to put my laptop to 'sleep' upon ending a workday.. Continue reading

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Kobalt’s AWAL Inks Little Simz And Her Label AGE 101

Kobalt's recording arm AWAL has announced a global  partnership deal with the hot UK hip hop artist Little Simz and her label, AGE 101. The company previously worked  together for. Continue reading

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THU. BRIEF: Caffeine Adds $100M, Live Nation • Music’s Brexit Problem • Redeye Inks New West • More

THURSDAY 9.6.18 Music Business News From Around The Web Updated continuously under the More News tab

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Caroline Distribution Names Jacqueline Saturn President

Veteran label exec Jacqueline Saturn has been promoted to the position of  President at Caroline, the independent distribution and label services arm of Capitol Music Group.  Saturn will lead Caroline’s 50. Continue reading

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WED. BRIEF: Elektra A&R Hires • Caroline Ups Saturn To Prez • Viagogo Bites Back • More

WEDNESDAY 9.5.18 Music Business News From Around The Web Updated continuously under the More News tab

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