Lack Of Streaming Artist, Song Info ‘Is Just D-U-M-B’

in the streaming era the fact that you can't click on a song and see who played on it, who wrote it, who engineered it, who produced it, etc and. Continue reading

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Don’t Wait For U.S. Music Modernization Act: What All Artists Performing In Canada Can Do Now To Get Paid More

With the future of the Music Modernization Act looking uncertain, and things generally not looking great for artists in the performance rights in general, Shawn Wilson offers some advice on. Continue reading

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WED. BRIEF: Facebook Tacks Older • Grammys Sets Dates • Sound Thinking NYC • More

WEDNESDAY 7.18.18 Music Business News From Around The Web Updated continuously under the More News tab

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Major Labels Demand More Slots On Spotify Playlists

All three major labels are unhappy with the number of song placement they receive on key Spotify playlists and demanding preferential treatment, according to a new report.  

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3 Social Scenarios That Make An Artist Website More Important Than Ever

While many artists may be tempted to rely solely on their social media channels to connect with fans, and forego a website entirely, this strategy can backfire in a number. Continue reading

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Merch Cat Adds Fan App For Direct To Fan Sales [EXCLUSIVE]

Music merch management app Merch Cat has launched the Merch Cat Fan app, a direct-to-fan sales tool centered on the live show. Fans can use it to buy merch at. Continue reading

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TUE. BRIEF: Majors Demand Playlist Slots • MMA Hurdles Loom • Spotify City Data Debacle • More

TUESDAY 7.17.18 Music Business News From Around The Web Updated continuously under the More News tab

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As Apple Music ‘Passes’ Spotify, Remember That Apple’s Strength Is Also Its Weakness

The typical headline goes something like this: Apple Music Passes Spotify In The US. Along with ignoring that Spotify still leads in the US when factoring in its tens of. Continue reading

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Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. and Indie Music

Our helpful advice for the independent music industry self-starter this week covered what artists should actually be doing to find social media success, how to optimize the logistics of your. Continue reading

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Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Formal Education • Getting Through A Show • YouTube’s Betrayal • More

This week on MusicThinkTank, we looked at articles exploring whether or not a formal education is valuable to musicians, how to best get through a show when it takes a. Continue reading

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