What Artist Should Play Halftime At “The Big Game?”

Even for those less interested in sports, the Super Bowl has often gained national attention for its pricey commercials and star-studded halftime shows. Here Fred Jacobs reflects on the significance. Continue reading

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FRI. BRIEF: Tencent IPO Delayed • Kanye Invades Trump • Netflix Gets Musical • More

FRIDAY 10.12.18 Music Business News From Around The Web Updated continuously under the More News tab

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Industry Reacts As MMA: AIMP, A2IM, Music Biz, ASCAP, SoundExchange, BMI, Sound Royalties

The Music Modernization Act is finally the law of the land. With Kid Rock at his side, President Trump signed the bill on Thursday in the White House's Roosevelt Room.. Continue reading

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Bandsintown Launches NYC Performance Space At Velvet Underground Experience

Concert discovery platform Bandsintown announced the launch of The Bandsintown Studio, a dedicated performance space located at the new Velvet Underground Experience exhibition, which opened on Oct. 10th.

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Sony, Warner Music Invest In Tencent Ahead Of IPO

While Chinese streaming giant Tencent Music Entertainment's announcement that it was planning to go public in the US was in and of itself major news, a revelation that both Sony. Continue reading

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American Music Awards Ratings Hit All Time Low

Nielsen ratings for the American Music Awards broadcast on Tuesday night slipped to an all-time low. The three-hour show drew a 1.8 rating in adults 18-49, with 6.5 million viewers. Continue reading

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Blockchain Powered Utopia Music Acquires ISPY Group

Utopia Music, a blockchain powered music tracking platform has acquired technology development company ISPY Group. The acquisition will help Utopia Music scale and expand.

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THU. BRIEF: Scooter Demands Troy Pay $14.5M • Believes + Nuclear Blast • On Location Acquires Future Beat • More

THURSDAY 10.11.18 Music Business News From Around The Web Updated continuously under the More News tab

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Spotify Shares Most Streamed Songs Of Last 10 Years

October marks 10 years since the launch of Spotify. The streamer is celebrating the milestone with a “Decade of Discovery,” a decade-long look back at some of the biggest discoveries. Continue reading

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What’s In A Name? How Bands Use Symbols, Characters

Choosing the right band name is something many artists struggle with, and like anything else is susceptible to the cultural trends of the time. It should be no surprise then,. Continue reading

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