5 Things the Music Industry Needs to Stop Bitching About

In the music business, there are many players who like to play the blame game as to why the industry is in the state that it is in. But maybe. Continue reading

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Bjork On Releasing Albums, Free Music, Windowing and Keeping “Vulinicura” Off Spotify

As both an artist and a savvy business person, Bjork has always done things differently. The release of her new album "Vulinicura" is no exception.  You won't find it on. Continue reading

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Does Spotify’s New Lyrics Feature Violate U.S. Copyright Law?

[UPDATE 2] The centerpiece of today's Spotify web upgrade is a Lyrics button that delivers lyrics from MusixMatch scrolling across the screen karaoke style. (see video below) But the new. Continue reading

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Digital Music Pioneer Rob Wells Exits Universal Music Without Warning

Rob Wells, Universal Music’s President Of Global Digital Business, resigned suddenly late yesterday after 15 years with the company. We have the full text of his exit letter to the UMG. Continue reading

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Smartphone Music Apps To Pay Attention To In 2015

If you aim to accomplish something with your smartphone or mobile device, odds are, "there's an app for that." In a fast paced and continually evolving market, it's hard to. Continue reading

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Shareholders Challenge Jay Z’s “Bad” Bid For Aspiro Streaming Music Services

More than 120 shareholders in Aspiro have joined together to challenge Jay Z's $56 million bid to acquire the company's two streaming music services WiMP and high definition music channel Tidal.. Continue reading

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Four Things You Can Do To Generate More Music Sales (in Five Minutes or Less)

When it comes to your music career, it's not all about generating sales and making money. You do it for the joy, the creative satisfaction, and the positive impact your. Continue reading

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How Rhapsody Re-Entered The Streaming Player Competition

Industry analyst Mark Mulligan who pens the Music Industry Blog shares how Rhapsody and its Napster brand are on the road back to becoming a real competitor in the crowded streaming music sector.

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REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review

 Top 10 Best Emerging Music Cities Apple Is Buying Taylor Swift's Record Label For $250M [Report], And It's Not As Crazy As It Sounds Fast Company Names 10 Most Innovative. Continue reading

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New Rdio & AEG Partnership Offers Free Rdio Unlimited Subscription With Ticket Purchase

Rdio has struck an exclusive deal with AXS, an AEG joint venture, that allows concert goers to listen to their favorite songs anytime, anywhere on any streaming capable device. AXS.com ticket. Continue reading

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