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WEDNESDAY 5.22.19 Music Business News From Around The Web Updated continuously under the More News tab

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No More Genres: Making Your Musical Niche Work For You

Yesterday, top music industry analyst Mark Mulligan wrote that  Niche Is Music's New Mainstream. But how do you find your own unique niche and connect with what Mulligan calls "a. Continue reading

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It’s No Longer A Major Label World

If there was still any doubt in your mind that you didn't need to be signed to a major label in order to succeed in the music industry, wonder no. Continue reading

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5 Crowdfunding Myths Exposed

While many artists view crowdfunding as their ticket to music industry success, recent events like the PledgeMusic train wreck may have them second guessing the concept. That said, crowdfunding can. Continue reading

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How To Unlock Dozens Of Revenue Streams From A Single Song

In this piece, the people at Disc Makers break down the multitude of ways in which artists can earn revenue from just a single song, via the fans and musicians. Continue reading

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Music WorX Startup Accelerator Opens Applications

Music WorX Accelerator 2019, the start-up funding program of the German Ministry of Culture and the Media and the Hamburg Kreativ Gesellschaft, is accepting applications. Music WorX Accelerator helps music. Continue reading

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How Are Music Festivals Becoming More Environmentally Friendly, Sustainable?

The onset of summer means it's festival season once again – time for rocking out to your favorite artists and spreading good vibes all around. Unfortunately, good vibes won't be. Continue reading

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The Day Hattie Webb Broke Into The PledgeMusic Office

PledgeMusic owes independent artist Hattie Webb $6876. She’s not alone. Hundreds of artists are owed thousands, even hundreds of thousands of dollars. But Hattie did something we’re not aware of. Continue reading

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Apple, Amazon, Google Sued For ‘Massive’ Music Piracy

Apple, Amazon, Google, Microsoft and Pandora are being sued for selling and streaming unauthorized recordings of Harold Arlen, the composer of Over the Rainbow and other classic songs. The lawsuit. Continue reading

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TickTok Owner In Talks To Launch Music Streaming Service

ByteDance, valued at $75 billion thanks in large part to the huge popularity of its TikTok app, is in talks with major labels and publishers to launch a music streaming. Continue reading

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