Ed Sheeran Smashes Streaming Records With 2 New Singles

After a year of no new music, fans pressed play as Ed Sheeran dropped two tracks in Friday. Both songs quickly broke single day streaming records on Spotify globally.  

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Alibaba Eyes Billboard, Hollywood Reporter Aquistion As Another Key Editor Exits

Just weeks ago, the Hollywood Reporter and Billboard Media Group acquired SpinMedia’s music assets Spin, Vibe and Stereogum. Now comes word that it may itself be acquired by Chinese based. Continue reading

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AM BRIEF: AEG Anti-LGBT Accusations • Prince Streaming Deal • TeamRock Saved • Pandora Plundered • More

Monday 1.9.17 Music Business News From Around The Web  While the dozens of great people I know at AEG are on the right side of this issue, their billionaire owner. Continue reading

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SESAC Sold To Blackstone, A Private Equity Firm Known For Leveraged Buyouts, Credit Default Swaps

U.S. music performing rights and rights management organization SESAC has been acquired by one the country's biggest private equity and investment groups, Blackstone. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

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THU. BRIEF: UMG Acquires Office Augusta • Alibaba Plans $7.2B Entertainment Investment • Facebook Music ID • More

Thursday 12.29.16 Music Business News From Around The Web  If the last  few days are any indication, 2017 will be a good year for investments in music including some major. Continue reading

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TUE. BRIEF: Sony Music Hacked • Azoff, Radio Reach Cease-Fire • Songkick Moves 500K Adele Tickets • More

TUESDAY 12.27.16 Music Business News From Around The Web  The holiday break was not so restful for the Sony Music social media team.  Updated under our More News tab

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Holidays Hustle: 8 Ways To Promote Your Band Or Brand

The holidays are around. Everyone is trying to save cash. Everyone is trying to spend cash. Some people are given presents and they get cash and iTunes gift cards. Now is the time to. Continue reading

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Identifying Your Two Types Of Fans

In this article we look at the difference between casual and core fans, how to tell the difference between the two, and why it doesn't necessarily make sense to expend. Continue reading

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Battle Over Public Performance Rights Of Old Music Heats Up: NY Rejects, Supreme Court Petitioned

Although certainly not a new dispute, the legal battle over pre-1972 recordings recently kicked into a higher gear, with New York recently rejecting a case, and the Supreme Court being. Continue reading

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Music Publishing News 12.23.16: Nielsen Buys Gracenote • Facebook vs Publishers • Loudr Pays Out $1M

Nielsen Co. has purchased Tribune Media Co.’s Gracenote video, music, and sports for $560 million (in cash).  Metadata giant Gracenote, acquired by Tribune Media in 2014, provides reference information for. Continue reading

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John Legend’s “All Of Me” Join YouTube 1 Billion Views Club

John Legend’s single “All of Me” has joined the 1 billion club on YouTube. This is the first time John Legend has reached the 1 billion view milestone.

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