Indies Demand Spotify Stock Profit Share, Sony Responds

While the major labels have promised to pay their artists a share of any proceeds from the sale of their stock in  Spotify,  the  independent music community is demanding that. Continue reading

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Suge Knight Attorneys Charged With Witness Tampering

Two former attorneys for rap mogul Marion “Suge” Knight were indicted on charges of conspiring to bribe potential witnesses in Knight’s murder case, according to a grand jury indictment unsealed. Continue reading

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5 Techniques For Selling More Concert Tickets in 2018

With competition in the live music industry now fiercer than ever before, and ticket sales up appreciably since 2016, artists are eager to get a piece of the live music. Continue reading

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Straight Outta Wakanda: How Black Panther’s Score Solved Marvel’s Music Problem

While Marvel movies have certainly been commercial successes, Marvel has thus far largely missed the mark when it comes to the meaningful integration of music into their films. Until, that. Continue reading

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5 Tools, Tips For Dodging Artist Burnout

As an entrepreneuring DIY artist, your career is going require massive amounts of time and energy, meaning this risk for burnout is incredibly high. Here we look at some tips. Continue reading

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CD Baby Paid Indie Artists $80M In 2017, Up 33%

As part of its 20th Anniversary celebration, CD Baby shared stats showing substantial growth. In 2017, CD Baby paid their indie clients $80 million, up 33% from the previous year.

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C3 Adds LA, London Offices, Major Artists and Managers

C3 Management has announced a major expansion. The company built by the “three Charlies” now has new offices in Los Angeles and London, three new managers and several significant additions. Continue reading

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WED. BRIEF: Indies Demand Spotify Stock Profits • A2IM Libera Nominees • NME Folds Magazine • More

WEDNESDAY 3.7.1​8​ Music Business News From Around The Web  Updated continuously under our More News tab

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Red Ink Beneath Streaming’s “New Dawn” [Marc Ribot]

Legendary guitarist Marc Ribot explores the impact of ECM Records move to Spotify as part of broader shift for the label, the effect it will have on artists, and what. Continue reading

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UMG Says Artists Will Profit From Spotify Stock Sale, But What Does That Mean?

After months of silence, Universal Music Group has joined Sony and Warners in pledging to share proceeds from the upcoming public sale of Spotify stock with the artists signed to. Continue reading

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