Rhapsody and Napster To Pay Songwriters Up To $10M In Class Action Settlement

The law firm representing musician and artist advocate David Lowery and other songwriters has filed a motion for preliminary approval of a settlement that will see self-published songwriters paid as. Continue reading

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FRI. BRIEF: Sony Music Profits Surge • Napster Plots Future • Zane Lowe To Keynote Music Biz • More

FRIDAY 2.1.19 Music Business News From Around The Web Updated continuously under the More News tab

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RealNetworks Takes Control Of Napster Music Streaming Service For Just $1M Up Front

RealNetworks has doubled its stake in Rhapsody International, which operates the Napster music streaming service. RealNetworks now owns 84% of Napster and will operate it as an independent subsidiary. The. Continue reading

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WED. BRIEF: iHeartMedia Bankruptcy Exit • Oscar Music Surprises • UMG Adds Epic Rights • Napster • More

WEDNESDAY 1.23.19 Music Business News From Around The Web Updated continuously under the More News tab

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TUE. BRIEF: Napster Revenues Fall • Spotify Adds Branded Podcasts • Appleseed Celebrates Protest • More

TUESDAY 8.21.18 Music Business News From Around The Web Updated continuously under the More News tab

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Pandora Q2: Revenue Up, Listener Hours, Active Users Down (And That’s Good News)

UPDATED: Pandora reported a 12% year over year revenue increase in Q2 2018, after the markets closed on Tuesday. But both monthly listener hours and active users continued a slow. Continue reading

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THU. BRIEF: Napster Revenue Falls • Mercuriadis Aims For $1B Raise • Chance Buys Chicagoist • More

THURSDAY 7.19.18 Music Business News From Around The Web Updated continuously under the More News tab

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Create Playlists Simultaneously on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, Napster, More Free with Soundsgood

Playlist distribution and sharing app Soundgood has announced a new integration with Napster and an improved integration with Apple Music. The app, which enables playlist distribution and updates to multiple streamers. Continue reading

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SoundMachine, Napster Partner For Music Streaming Service Aimed At Businesses

SoundMachine has partnered with Napster to create a new premium music subscription for retailers and businesses of all sizes. Business Premium powered by Napster blends SoundMachine’s scheduling and management features with. Continue reading

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New Report Says Spotify Used “Pirated” MP3 Files To Launch Service and Why It Matters [DAVID LOWERY]

There has long been suspicion among some the music industry that piracy lies deep in the roots of Spotify since the streaming platform's inception. This theory which, has been lent. Continue reading

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