Google Announces Chromecast Audio, 6 Person Play Music Family Plan, Spotify And More

Tucked away in Google's hardware event today were several major announcements that will literally bring music to the ears of any audio or streaming fans.

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Ad Supported Is Actually 56% Of US Streaming Music Revenue

After a conflict with major labels where they attempted to put an end to freemium, ad supported streaming had become something many music executives simply tried to ignore. A new look. Continue reading

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Music Publishing News Roundup 9.25.15: Streaming Milestone • BMI Bonuses • Pandora Rate Win

New reporting from the RIAA indicates a new milestone as music streaming revenue surpasses physical sales for the first time in the United States. Reporting from the first half of the. Continue reading

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Is It Time To Bid Farewell To All Pre-1972 Music?

Taking advantage of a copyright void which was created for all pre-1972 music after the law was updated in 1976, the RIAA has been trying to claim that the state. Continue reading

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There’s Another Side To The Playola Debate For Streaming Playlists

In the age of streaming, playlists have become one of the best ways for artists to have their music promoted. This brings with it a whole host of questions regarding. Continue reading

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Deezer Announces IPO To Fund Battle With Spotify, Apple Music

Because of its comparatively low profile in the US, Deezer is not always mentioned in the same sentence as Spotify and Apple Music.  But in much of the rest of. Continue reading

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Giving Fans A V.I.P. Experience Using Periscope

The live streaming video app Periscope was recently acquired by Twitter and has been on the rise since its launch. Looking at the group Veruca Salt as a case study, this article explores. Continue reading

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Tidal Is Selling Prince CDs – Why Doesn’t Every Music Streamer Also Sell Music?

I've always thought that music streamers should also sell downloads and CDs, or at least link to someone who does.  The major labels could force them to and even if buying music. Continue reading

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REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review

Is niche marketing the future of streaming? How can one effectively market and monetize cover songs on YouTube? How did record labels conspire to stop public domain Beatles music in. Continue reading

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Record Labels Conspired To Stop Public Domain Beatles Music In Canada

Owing to Canada's shorter copyright terms, several protected works (including early Beatles recordings) had entered the public domain, triggering mass panic in the recording industry and causing Stephen Harper to surreptitiously extend copyright on. Continue reading

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