Spotify, Nielsen Deal May Mean More Money For Artists

One of the most valuable types of data for artists and labels is demographic information on exactly who is listening to their music. This is why a new deal being. Continue reading

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Amazon Music Adds ‘Produced By’ Exclusives From Al Green, Margo Price, John Prine, More

Amazon Music jumps into the streaming exclusives game with a new “Produced By” series. The legendary Al Green’s first new recording in more than a decade was released yesterday as. Continue reading

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How To Prevent, Deal With Arthritis As A Musician

Arthritis is hugely prevalent in the population, and one of the primary causes of disability in adults. The lifestyle of musicians makes them particularly prone to this ailment due to. Continue reading

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Scooter Braun Sues Troy Carter Alleging $10M Loan Default

A new lawsuit pits Scooter Braun, who manages Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber against recently departed Storify executive and former Lady Gaga manager Troy Carter. Scooter Braun’s Ithaca Management Holdings. Continue reading

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BMI Has Record Year, Revenue Tops $1B, Digital Up 32%

BMI has reported record revenue of $1.199 billion for the fiscal year ending June 30th. The PRO distributed and administered a record $1.118 billion in royalties to its songwriters, composers and. Continue reading

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BMG Acquires Indie Hip Hop Label RBC

BMG has acquired respected L.A.-based indie hip-hop label RBC Records.  RBC joins BMG’s recording operations in Los Angeles and New York which includes Rise Records in Portland, OR and S-Curve. Continue reading

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FRI. BRIEF: Braun vs Carter In $10M Lawsuit • Another Spotify Exec Exits • Amazon ‘Produced By’ • NumberEight • More

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One Step Closer For The Music Modernization Act

In this op-ed, Jeffrey Bennett of SAG-AFTRA and Mitch Glazier of the RIAA decry the recent questionable actions of SiriusXM and encourage those involved in the music industry to help. Continue reading

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Challenge Of Posting Classical Music Without Copyright Violation: A Glimpse Of The Future?

Despite the composers having died hundreds of years before the concept of copyright violation had even appeared on scene, performers are now finding it difficult to post their performances of. Continue reading

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Music Streaming Market Stares Mid-Year 2018 [MIDiA]

Growth in streaming music is very strong, but it's not accelerating, according to a 2018 mid-year report from music industry analyst mark Mulligan and his firm MIDiA. He shares the. Continue reading

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