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Musician’s Guide to Clear a Sample For Songs

Want to clear a sample for songs you are working on? This guide breaks down everything you need to know to do it the right way.

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How to get a Music Advance: A Complete Guide For New Artists

Learn how to get a music advance that can fast-track your career. This guide breaks down everything you need to know—from eligibility and funding sources to negotiation tips and smart budgeting.

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There's Nothing Like This: The Strategic Genius of Taylor Swift

Harvard Business Review explores Taylor Swift’s ‘Strategic Genius’

A new book from Harvard Business Review Press will dive deep into how Taylor Swift built her global global empire. “There’s Nothing Like This” explores Taylor Swift’s ‘strategic genius’, the strategies behind her record-breaking success, and how others can learn from her journey.

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What are Fake Streams and How to Avoid Them

What are fake streams and how can they damage a music career? Learn how to avoid the traps of artificial streaming and build real connections with your audience.

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Hangout tops 1.1M users: A new (old) way to market music

Social music platform Hangout tops 1.1 million users with new major label partnerships and interactive features. Learn how Hangout is using new tech to go old school and change how fans listen together and musicians market.

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Copyright vs Free Expression and Innovation [Op-Ed]

Copyright laws are being weaponized to silence speech, stifle creativity, and control innovation in the digital age, according to Kit Wash and the Electronic Frontier Foundation.

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Copyright Office to investigate PROs: ASCAP, BMI, SESAC, GMR

The U.S. Copyright Office has published a “Notice of Inquiry” to collect information on performance rights organizations (PROs). The inquiry into ASCAP, BMI, SESAC, Global Music Rights (GMR) and others comes at the behest of Congress and organizations representing venues, promoters, songwriters and music publishers.

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Austin Music Tech Events in March: Get Listed in the Unofficial Guide

SXSW can be overwhelming, so it’s essential to research in advance how to find your tribe and get the most of your time in Austin. To help out, we share the Unofficial Guide to Austin Music Tech Events this March.

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Live Music Industry News: LN earnings call • NIVA ’25 • NITO T&Cs • Southernstate MGT

In the latest live music industry news, Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) will release its fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial results after market hours on Thursday, February 20, 2025.

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Identify AI Generated Music with Benn Jordan’s Algorithm

YouTuber Benn Jordan says he’s found a foolproof way to identify AI generated music, potentially changing how all streaming platforms handle AI tracks.

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Highest Paid MLC employees revealed

The Mechanical Licensing Collective, the nonprofit that distributes mechanical royalties to music creators in the United States, has revealed the highest paid MLC employees sparking discussions about transparency and executive. Continue reading

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