THU. BRIEFING: Rivals Move To Block Sony Michael Jackson Deal • Crowdmix Layoffs • AEG Adds Bowery • More

Thursday 4.21.2016 Music Business News From Around The Web  Big consolidation deals and startup layoffs. Just another day in the new music business…   Updated under our More News tab. 

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Lawyers For David Lowery File Motion To Stop Spotify, NMPA From “Misleading” Songwriters

Spotify is "misleading" songwriters by encouraging them to sign onto a settlement it made with the National Music Publishers, Association according to a motion filed by attorneys representing David Lowery,. Continue reading

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Deconstructing Kanye West: The Music Theory Behind Life Of Pablo’s “Ultralight Beam”

In this article, Ethan Hein deconstructs the track "Ultralight Beam" off of Kanye West's latest release The Life of Pablo, and looks at the music theory behind the song and. Continue reading

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Are We In It for the Likes? [Guster’s Brian Rosenworcel]

In this piece, longtime Guster member Brian Rosenworcel looks at how changes in technology have altered the dynamics of artist fan interaction, and the challenge of maintaining an authentic connection with. Continue reading

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5 Steps To Creating An Effective Music Marketing Plan

Whether they're already established or just starting out, any artist seeking success in the modern music economy must have a solid marketing plan for how to promote their music to. Continue reading

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INVESTOR ALERT: BUY HAIRSPRAY STOCKS NOW! – Live Nation, SiriusXM Announce Hair Nation Festival

If you ever doubted the staying power of music – even (usually) bad music – read this: SiriusXM and Live Nation are launching the Hair Nation Festival, a new music festival. Continue reading

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Facebook Launches Its Version Of Content ID

Following complaints from content creators that their YouTube videos have been appearing on Facebook after being posted without the creator's consent, the social network has released its own version of. Continue reading

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Finding An Audience In The College Market [INTERVIEW]

In this interview Lee Mayer, the president and founder of Houla Entertainment discusses the beginning of her career as an entertainment coordinator and offers artists some advice when it comes the challenge of. Continue reading

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Music’s Future Is Virtual [Cortney Harding]

While still in many ways in it's technological infancy, all signs point to virtual reality as being the future of music tech, as the medium opens up a host of marketing. Continue reading

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Record Store Day 2016: What Was Hot, What Was Not

How did your your Record Store Day 2106 purchases stack up against the rest of the country? This year, Star Wars: The Force Awakens “March of the Resistance” was the. Continue reading

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