Beatport Adds Free Embeddable Music Player, Artists To Be Paid For Every Stream

The money that artists make when music is played online is very slowly inching upward.  That pace should accelerate when Apple launches, or will after it gets past a controversial. Continue reading

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7 Music Myths New Bands Should Avoid

There are many myths out there on how to "Make It" in the music business. In today's article we debunk some of those myths on MusicThinkTank.com

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Merlin, WIN, Beggars, IMPALA Endorse Revised Apple Music Deal, More Independent Labels Sign On

[UPDATED] What a difference a day and a tweet from Eddie Cue make.  Overnight, more and more independent labels signed their contracts with Apple Music after several trade groups endorsed. Continue reading

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Google Play Music Adds Free Streaming Tier

Ladies and gentleman, despite Apple's best efforts to kill it, freemium music is not dead. Google today added a free streaming tier to its subscription Google Play Music offering.

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What Apple Music Will Mean To Artists

Eventually the current battle with Apple Music will be settled, and most artists and labels will sign on. When they do and Apple Music launches next week, it is a. Continue reading

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Why Every Artist Should Be Live Streaming (And How to Do It)

As industry experts tout the benefits of live streaming, the medium is charging up interest and success for many artists. Musicians are now spending hours not just in front of the. Continue reading

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DON’T SIGN YOUR CONTRACT YET! Apple Music NOT Likely To Pay Full Royalties During Free Trials

Recork the champagne and put your pen back in the drawer. When Apple exec Eddie Cue reversed course, promising Taylor Swift and the world that "artists will be paid" during. Continue reading

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Pandora, Spotify and More: Streaming Music Use By Company [CHART]

The headlines herald music streaming subscriber numbers, but another important metric is how much fans are actually using each service. Its no surprise that Pandora is out front, but other. Continue reading

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Taylor Swift Takes On Apple And Wins [COMIC]

Over the weekend Taylor Swift took on Apple on behalf of all musicians, and she won. Announcing surrender overnight;  executive Eddie Cue announced to the multitude that Apple would open. Continue reading

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5 Reasons Why You Didn’t Reach Your Crowdfunding Goal

It can be incredibly disheartening and even soul crushing to run a crowdfunding campaign that fails. Just because your campaign failed, however, it doesn't mean you're a terrible artist –. Continue reading

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This Week in Music Commentary

Some the music industry's best mins including Derek Sivers, Mark Mulligan, David McMillin, Kyle Bylin and Cortney Harding all weighed in this week.  I even had something to add…

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