Soundcloud Adds Playlist Stats, New CEO Promises More For Creators

The first announcement under new SoundCloud CEO Kerry Trainor is aimed straight at the creators who made the audio streamer so popular. It's a new playlist stat, which offers new ways. Continue reading

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Jason Aldean, Some Las Vegas Casinos Cancel Shows In Wake Of Sunday’s Tragedy

Jason Aldean, who was on stage when the carnage began on Sunday night in Las Vegas, has cancelled this weekend's concerts, as have a growing number of other artists and. Continue reading

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WED. BRIEF: Latest From Las Vegas Shooting • Last Petty Recordings • Instagram Adds Polls • More

WEDNESDAY 10.4.17 Music Business News From Around The Web It feels wrong to write headlines that tie music to tragedy, but it would be far worse to pretend the connection. Continue reading

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THU. BRIEF: Forbes’ Top Hip Hop Earners • Spotify For Artists Adds Features • Americana’s Diversity Struggle • MORE

THURSDAY 9.28.17 Music Business News From Around The Web  Chance The Rapper earned $33 million last year without ever selling a single record. Updated continuously under our More News tab

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In Another Step Towards Music, Facebook Acquires Source Draft

Although music has historically taken a backseat for Facebook, there's been some movement behind the curtain of the popular social network suggesting this could soon change, most recently through the. Continue reading

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The Basics Of Music Publishing

Here Wendy Day breaks down the basics of music publishing, explaining the different channels through which artists can earn money from their published works, and how they can get those. Continue reading

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In Honor Of Today’s Fundraiser, 16 Trans And Gender Non-conforming Musicians On Bandcamp

Along today's fundraiser by Bandcamp and more than 200 indie labels and artists in support of Transgender Law Center, the indie music platform is featuring music from the trans and gender. Continue reading

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Eminem Manager Paul Rosenberg Named CEO Def Jam Records

Universal Music Group announced that veteran manager and label exec Paul Rosenberg will take over as Chief Executive Officer of Def Jam Recordings, effective January 1, 2018.

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Using Topic Clusters As An SEO and Content Marketing Strategy

As search engines have developed to become more intelligent, the way artists formulate their content strategy online must also adapt and allow them to take advantage of modern day search. Continue reading

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Key Things To Watch Out For When Booking Your Next Tour

While securing dates quickly and early when booking a tour is important, it's also important to avoid rushing things and making commitment which turn out later to be problematic. Here. Continue reading

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