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AM BRIEF: Saturday Is Record Store Day • 2 Doses Of Kanye • ASCAP Pays $1B • More

FRIDAY 4.20.18 Music Business News From Around The Web  Updated continuously under our More News tab

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100M Pay For Amazon Prime, 10’s Of Millions Stream Music

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos has revealed the number paid Amazon Prime subscribers for the first time. More than 100 million globally now pay for the combination of  fast free shipping. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/19/2018 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)
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TheWaveVR Raises $6M For Virtual Reality Music Platform

TheWaveVR, a social virtual reality platform for music and visual arts experiences has closed a $6 million Series A funding round led by RRE Ventures along with Upfront Ventures, KPCB. Continue reading

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THU. BRIEF: Spotify’s Hip Hop Play • Amazon Prime Passes 100M • IDAGIO Inks Warner Classics • More

THURSDAY 4.19.18 Music Business News From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab

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Wise Words From The Most Quotable Women In Music

This piece explores the wise and valuable council of women in the music industry going back many years, with inspirational and encouraging quotations ranging from general to the wonderfully specific.

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Blockchain Music Startup VEZT Adds All Star Advisors, CSO

VEZT, the blockchain powered marketplace that lets fans share ownership with artists in their favorite songs, has announced an advisory board packed with music industry leaders and the hiring of. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/18/2018 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (4)
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Music Modernization Act Sails Through House Judiciary Committee

While copyright and licensing law have a lot of catching up to do to be brought into the digital age, the Music Modernization Act's passage by the House Judiciary Committee. Continue reading

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WED. BRIEF: Facebook Takes EU Privacy Global • Apple Music: 40% Growth • Spotify Leaks • More

WEDNESDAY 4.18.18 Music Business News From Around The Web  Updated continuously under our More News tab

Bruce Houghton on 04/18/2018 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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QUICK HITS: The Orchard • Bytedance • Downtown Music • LiveXLive

The Orchard has named Jay Andino Vice President of the company’s newly established Urban Division. He joins from 300 Entertainment where he was Director of National Urban and Rhythm Promotions. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/17/2018 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Spotify To Announce Major Mobile Updates Next Week

Spotify will reveal major changes to its mobile app next week, alongside other announcements to be shared by key executives, according to a new press event invitation that surfaced yesterday. 

Bruce Houghton on 04/17/2018 in Apps, Mobile & SMS | Permalink | Comments (0)
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