Soundcloud Adds Playlist Stats, New CEO Promises More For Creators

The first announcement under new SoundCloud CEO Kerry Trainor is aimed straight at the creators who made the audio streamer so popular. It's a new playlist stat, which offers new ways. Continue reading

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How A Full-time Solo Pianist Made A Living Via Streaming Royalties

[UPDATED] Michele McLaughlin, a full time solo pianist explains how she has been able to successfully earn a living from her streaming music royalties. CD Baby's Chris Robley chats with. Continue reading

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Otto Radio Adds Personalized Themed Stations

Audio content aggregator Otto Radio has added Themed Stations – personalized digital radio station that plays audio, news and podcasts based on user preferences.  Much like Pandora or Spotify play. Continue reading

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SoundExchange Q1 Collections Down Thanks To Pandora Direct Deals

Digital radio performing rights organization SoundExchange has reported its first down quarter, thanks to new Pandora direct deals with rights holders. Collections were $161.9 million in 2017, compared to $189.3 million. Continue reading

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How To Convert More Interested Fans Into Attendees Using Bandsintown

In this day and age, music fans expect to receive information about tours and shows, not to have to seek it out. Here we explore how artists can use Bandsintown in. Continue reading

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Enjoy The Radio Silence: What The PROMOTE Act Could Mean

Here Stephen Carlisle breaks down the significance of the Performance Royalty Owners of Music Opportunity To Earn Act, better known as the PROMOTE Act, which would give artists the ability to. Continue reading

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Do Albums Ever Die? How Make Old Music Relevant Again

Just because an album has been around for awhile doesn't make it irrelevant. The streaming age and the rise of playlist culture has provided a unique opportunity for artists to. Continue reading

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Neil Young Announces Xsteam ”Adaptive” Streaming Music Service

Neil Young is pivoting his hi-res and high cost Pono Music download service to streaming. The as yet unlaunched subscription service will be called Xstream.

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Survival Of The Shortest: Did Streaming Kill Song Intros?

While lengthy, dramatic intros used to be commonplace in the power pop ballads of a few decades ago, a recent study has revealed that the hits of today have significantly. Continue reading

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Artificial Intelligence Is The Future Of Music and Here’s Why

During the course of 2016, the music industry saw double digit growth for the first time since 1998, something for which they have artificial intelligence, and its use by platforms. Continue reading

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