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VNUE Acquires Soundstr Because “PROs have no idea what music is actually being played”

VNUE has signed an agreement to acquire Soundstr, a music tech startup that helps businesses pay music license fees based on actual music usage, both companies announced this morning. Soundstr was. Continue reading

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Musical Tastes Solidify In Early Teens, says Study

The songs we listen to in our early teens form our musical taste as adults, according to a New York Times analysis of data from Spotify. The study also found that. Continue reading

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Bandcamp Reports ‘Stellar’ 2017, Indie Revenue Up 73%

Bandcamp marked its 6th straight year as a profitable company in 2017 with revenue and usage on the indie music platform rising by double digits across multiple categories, including the. Continue reading

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How Musicians Can Survive The Facebook Apocalypse And Thrive In 2018

For artists who had worked tirelessly to cultivate a following on Facebook, the blowing up the popular social network's algorithm has industry marketers spooked. Here we look at how musicians. Continue reading

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Subscription War: Spotify, Apple Music Expand Discounts

Both Spotify and Apple Music are expanding subscriptions discounts, as the battle for new subscribers between two of the dominate players in music streaming heats up.

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Musician’s Guide To Facebook Live

Facebook Live has become an excellent way for artists to connect with fans via impromptu video sessions. Here Chris Robley details how artists can take their Facebook Live presence up. Continue reading

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How To Use Instagram’s Top New Features

The popular photo sharing platform is upping it's game with the addition of a variety of upgrades including GIF integration, text-only stories, and more options on photo size. Here we. Continue reading

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10 Important Question To Ask BEFORE Hiring A Music PR Agency

While bands or artists may be inclined to jump ahead to hiring a PR company in hopes of having their career made, they are often disappointed by the results. Here. Continue reading

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How To Find A Music Career Mentor

Trying to make it on your own in the music industry can often lead to isolation and burnout, neither of which is particularly beneficial to your career. Here we look. Continue reading

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