Universal Music Cuts Deal With Soundcloud, Reported Equity Stake Could Hurt Artists

Soundcloud went on a takedown spree last week, angering some users.  Now we may know why.  After months of sometimes contentious negotiations, the audio hosting site is reportedly finalizing a. Continue reading

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MON. NEWS BRIEF: Compton, Dre Own Weekend • Soundcloud UMG Deal • PledgeMusic + StyleWatch • More

Monday 8.17.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE 

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Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y And Indie Music

This week in the do-it-yourself world of music, we offer advice on coming out of your shell to network, some techniques for promoting your songs on Spotify, as well as a. Continue reading

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Music Publishing News Roundup 7.14.15: Apple Music • LyricFind Partners With R2G • Jay Z Lawsuit

Apple Music has reached 11 million subscribers within the first 4 weeks of its launch, currently making it the 6th largest music streaming service. It is important to note that. Continue reading

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Apple Updates iTunes, iOS With Major Apple Music, Beats 1 Bug Fixes

When Apple launched Apple Music and Beats 1, the software that delivered it got a major upgrade.  Not all of it worked as promised, leading to a fair amount of. Continue reading

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The Incompatibility Problem With Streaming Services

With Apple Music and Tidal nipping at Spotify's heels, the streaming world has become a competitive one, and as artists start to release content exclusives on only one service, listeners. Continue reading

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THU. NEWS BRIEF: Vevo in WMG Talks • SFX Deadline Looms • LyricFind To China • Kik Ups Music • More

Thursday 8.13.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE 

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12 CD’s For 1¢ Is Dead: The Original Artist Rip-Off Columbia House Files For Bankruptcy

Remember 12 CDs or cassettes for a 1¢?  Fueled by slippery clauses buried deep major label contracts, Columbia House, formed the backbone of many 70's and 80's music collections. Once. Continue reading

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WED. NEWS BRIEF: Rdio Adds 500 Live Stations • Soundcloud Use Doubles • Aliba Music • Nash Film • More

Wednesday 8.12.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE 

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6 Tips For Promoting Your Music On Spotify

As streaming becomes a more and more popular method of listening to music, being able to effectively promote one's work on services like Spotify is critical to success. Here are. Continue reading

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