THU. BRIEF: Apple Music Adds Social, Fender Playlists • RIAA, MPAA “Fake Twitter Feud” • Lisnr Audio Tickets • More

THURSDAY 7.6.17 Music Business News From Around The Web It's strange to see how slowly Apple Music innovates compared to Spotify.  Updated continuously under our More News tab

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How To Get People To Follow Your Spotify Playlists

After spending many laborious hours crafting the perfect Spotify playlist, it can be understandably disappointing to discover next to no one one is following. Rather than let all that careful. Continue reading

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Deezer’s Acquisition Of SoundCloud Could Transform It’s Market Narrative [Mark Mulligan]

France based music streamer Deezer has reportedly emerged as the frontrunner in the race to buy SoundCloud thanks the deep pockets of it's billionaire owner.  If a sale is completed,. Continue reading

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Top 4 Music Business Stories You Missed Over The Long Holiday Weekend

Even as you dig out from under the deluge of emails that accumulated after you split early on Friday and attempted to stay off your phone over this rare four. Continue reading

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Jay Z’s New Album 4:44 Certified Platinum Just 6 Days After Release

JAY-Z’s new album "4.44" has been officially certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), for 1 million albums sold and/or streamed in the United States. Happening just. Continue reading

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Reading A Record Deal: A How To Guide

Being offered a record deal can be a huge game changer, and is an exciting step in the development of your musical career, but while it may be a time. Continue reading

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SoundCloud Finally Has Multiple Interested Buyers (And None Of Them Are Spotify)

Facing financial difficulties, SoundCloud has actively been seeking a buyer for months. Even after dropping the asking price from $1 billion to $700,000 or less, reported interested from Spotify and. Continue reading

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Jay-Z’s New TIDAL, Sprint Exclusive Album 4.44 Was Pirated Almost 1 Million Times In First 3 Days

Did the Jay-Z's new album release as a TIDAL and Sprint exclusive lead to more piracy?  Even Snoop Dog admitted said that he had to "bootleg" the album to hear it.. Continue reading

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WED. BRIEF: SoundCloud Has Suitors • BuzzAngle Mid-Year Music Report • Pirates Are Lovin’ Jay-Z • More

Wednesday 7.5.17 Music Business News From Around The Web  The right company buying SoundCloud could mean a real threat to Spotify.  Updated continuously under our More News tab

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Kanye West Exits Jay-Z’s Tidal, Claims He’s Owed $3M

Kanye West has reportedly pulled out of Tidal in a dispute that could go legal. The mercurial rapper claims that Jay-Z's music streamer owes him more than $3 million for. Continue reading

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