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THURSDAY 4.11.19 Music Business News From Around The Web Updated continuously under the More News tab

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Saturday Is Record Store Day 2019 – GO BUY SOMETHING!

UPDATED: Tomorrow, Saturday 4/13 is Record Store Day 2019, with hundreds of independent record stores celebrating a resurgence that most thought would never happen. Thanks to vinyl, survival skills and. Continue reading

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Choosing The Right Rewards For Your Patronage, Crowdfunding Campaigns

For any crowdfunding campaign to be successful, it's important to have the kind of enticing rewards that will actually motivate fans to donate or become patrons. In this piece we. Continue reading

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Songwriters Urge Users To #CancelSpotify

#cancelspotify A growing group of songwriters are taking to social media to urge users to #cancelspotify in protest of the streamer's decision to challenge a US Copyright Royalty Board decision. Continue reading

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Songwriting Splits: What They Are And Why You Need to Agree On Them Now

As an increasing number of modern releases feature more and more songwriters, the importance songwriting splits and their legal value becomes increasingly important. Here we look at exactly what these. Continue reading

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What Music Journalists Definitely DO NOT Want To See In Your Press Release

Whether or not music will even give your music the time of day is massively dependent on the quality fo your press release. Getting press coverage is hard enough, but. Continue reading

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A Beginner’s Guide To Making Your Live Stage Performance Unforgettable

While many DIY artists trying to take their career to the next level focus on their online persona or their creative output, many neglect what is an essential element of. Continue reading

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SoundExchange Sues Music Choice For Royalty Underpayment

SoundExchange today filed a lawsuit against cable music platform Music Choice over underpaid royalties. The action comes after an audit of Music Choice's royalty statements.

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YouTube Music Had 3X Better 1st Week Than Spotify In India

YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki and global head of music Lyor Cohen are in India to celebrate the launch of YouTube Music there and announce that the app was downloaded 3. Continue reading

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Staying In Love With The Craft Of Songwriting

As with so many creative arts, songwriting can often be an incredibly frustrating experience, and it can be easy for you to lose your inspiration and forget your love of. Continue reading

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‘You Have Used Us,’ Spotify Secret Genius Songwriters Tell CEO Daniel Ek [Full Letter]

Nile Rogers, Frank Dukes, Teddy Geiger and Babyface Edwards were among the dozens Spotify Genius Award nominated songwriters who signed an open letter to Spotify CEO Daniel Ek over the streamer’s. Continue reading

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