VOTE: Should Streaming Services Limit Free Music?

Many in the music industry are concerned that income from streaming will not adequately fund artists and the music industry.  With the shift to streaming accelerating, should record labels and. Continue reading

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RIAA Trims More Staff, But Bonuses Already Well Paid Execs

The RIAA represents over 1,600 U.S. record labels that collectively create and distribute about 90% of recorded music sold in the United States. It's largest and most influential of the members are. Continue reading

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Spotify To Launch “Spotify Now” This Wednesday May 20th

When Spotify sent out media invites for a press event this Wednesday May 2oth, multiple reports pointed toward the addition of a video service including content from top media companies. Now. Continue reading

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REWIND – The New Music Industry’s Week In Review: BMI • WMG • Spotify • Rdio • NPR • More

Another eventful week in the new music industry: BMI scored a major victory for songwriters, streaming revenue passed downloads for the first time at a major label, Spotify unveiled a surprising stat and. Continue reading

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Spotify Is NOT Dropping Its Free Tier

The internet exploded with 'Spotify Is Killing Free' headlines after Digital Music News quoted "multiple unnamed sources" that Spotify was succumbing  to label pressure to end its free music service.. Continue reading

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Top Indie Exec Says Major Label “Beasts” Have “Completely F**ked Everyone Up The Arse”

At first,  the major labels made deals with digital music services in desperation – to provide an alternative to piracy.  More recently, they've become motivated by short term greed in. Continue reading

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Tidal Exec: “We’re Building A New Music Ecosystem” [VIDEO]

Tidal chief investment officer Vania Schlogel was interviewed by the Wall Street Journal about the new music streaming service owned by Jay-Z and other major artists, focusing on artist compensation and. Continue reading

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Spotify Says It’s Responsible For 10% Of All U.S. Label Revenue

Spotify claims to have been responsible for 10% of all U.S. record label revenue in the first quartet of 2015. The stat came from Will Page, Spotify's director of economics. Continue reading

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Apple Music Service To Add Artist Friendly Direct To Fan Social Features

The last time Apple tried to combine social media with music was a flop. Ping came and went quickly.  But Apple is reportedly ready to try again, adding a twist. Continue reading

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Rdio Adds $3.99 US / 94¢ India Tier, 60 Day Free Trial

Ahead of the expected launch of Apple's streaming music service next month, competitors are pulling out all the stops with new features, promotions and other offerings. Today, Rdio unveiled a. Continue reading

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