Pandora Is Asking Record Labels For Cash, Better Rates

Battered by investors, Pandora has gone hat in hand to the major labels, asking for better rates and direct investment in the music streamer.  The problem for Pandora, is that. Continue reading

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Top Social MediaTrends Of 2017 And How To Make The Most Of Them

Here the FanBridge team shares what they suspect will be some of 2017's up and coming social media trends with regard to visual content and social messaging, as well as. Continue reading

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YouTube, Creators Respond To Monetization Threshold Change

Last week we wrote critically about YouTube raising its monetization threshold for artists and creators to 10,000 channel views, as part of a response to a major ad boycott over placement alongside. Continue reading

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CD Baby Expands Major Latin American Footprint with Local Office In Argentina

CD Baby has expanded into Argentina hiring Martín Liviciche to open a local office. Already one of the largest distributors in Latin America, CD Baby represents 20,000 artists from Brazil, Colombia,. Continue reading

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Virginia Woolf To Howlin’ Wolf: Author Peter Guralnick On Algorithm-Defeating Art, Expression Of Emotion [INTERVIEW]

Here George Howard shares his recent experience speaking with Peter Guralnick, an author noted for his use of music as a tool through which to explore socio-political and cultural issues. The. Continue reading

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Two Words That No Music Supervisor Wants To Hear On Monday Morning

In this piece, Soundlounge CEO Ruth Simmons explains why hearing the two words 'Soundalike' and 'Musicologist' from now fills her with dread, and can often lead down a dangerously litigious. Continue reading

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MoneyBaggYo, Christian Nodal Top This Week’s Pandora Trendsetters Chart

MoneyBaggYo and Christian Nodal lead this week's Pandora Trendsetters Chart. This chart tracks which 20 artists that listeners have been using to create the highest number of Pandora stations over. Continue reading

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How To Stay Safe At A Live Concert

Going to concerts can and should be a good time, but not taking proper precautions can lead to an unpleasant and potentially dangerous evening. Here we go over some tips. Continue reading

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MON. BRIEF: Jay Z Catalog Pulled • Spotify Premium Exec Exits • Live Nation Rated Buy • More

Monday 4.10.17 Music Business News From Around The Web  Jay Z will never have a #1 from Tidal streams alone.  Isn't wonderful that he doesn't care? Updated continuously under our More. Continue reading

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DMCA Helps YouTube Underpay Music Industry Up To $1 Billion A Year, Claims New Study

Digital Millennium Copyright Act safe harbor protections and lower than industry standard royalty rates allow YouTube to underpay musicians, songwriters, label and other rights holders between $650 million and $1. Continue reading

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