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THU. BRIEF: Spotify Songwriter Lawsuits Escalate • Facebook Test Bonfire • RapCaviar Reigns • More

Thursday 9.14.17 Music Business News From Around The Web Spotify's early 'play now, licence later" policy could upend its IPO and the music industry. Updated continuously under our More News tab

Bruce Houghton on 09/14/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Apple Music, Facebook, Google, Initial public offering, New York City, New York Stock Exchange, Soundcloud, Spotify, Subscription business model, Uber (company)

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Ahead Of Today’s iPhone 8 Announcement, Apple Music Finally Gains Traction With iOS Users

We'll be covering today's iPhone 8 announcement live on Twitter, in part because there are several interesting music related announcement rumors that we're hearing about Apple Music and iTunes. Whatever is. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/12/2017 in Apps, Mobile & SMS | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: App Store (iOS), Apple Inc., Apple Music, Google Play Music, ICloud, Initial public offering, IOS, IPhone, OneDrive, OS X, Spotify, Subscription business model, Universal Music Group, YouTube

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Last Week In Music Commentary

Music industry commentators this week shared their thoughts and opinions on Spotify's decision that streaming does not equal reproduction/distribution, the Recording Academy's annoyance at the failure of grammy winners to. Continue reading

admin on 09/10/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Apple Inc., Apple Music, Game of Thrones, Initial public offering, Soundcloud, Spotify, Streaming media, Subscription business model, Windows 10, YouTube

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Merlin Has Paid Out $1 BILLION To Indie Labels

Merlin, the global digital music rights agency for 20,000 indie labels and distributors from 53 countries, has announced its billionth dollar in distributions, since launching in May of 2008. With. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/28/2017 in Uncategorized | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Apple Music, Charlottesville, New York City, Soundcloud, Spotify, Streaming media, Subscription business model, TechCrunch, Tidal (service), Universal Music Group, Virginia, YouTube

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How To Download Your Original SoundCloud Files – From The Better To Be Safe Than Sorry Dept.

While no one is sure what SoundCloud's future looks like, it's clear that the company is still facing some serious issues, leaving many concerned about the future of any original. Continue reading

Guest Post on 08/24/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Amazon Music, Apple Music, Google Play Music, Sony Music Entertainment, Soundcloud, Spotify, Streaming media, Subscription business model, Tidal (service), YouTube

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THU. BRIEF: UMG, MTV ‘Despacito’ Dispute • Snapchat Crowd Surfs • Apple Music’s New ‘Up Next’ • Paradigm Invades Canada • More

Thursday 7.18.17 Music Business News From Around The Web Dear MTV, there's video site called YouTube. When a music video is a BIG hit there, pay attention. Updated continuously under. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/17/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: 50 Cent, Avril Lavigne, Backstreet Boys, Facebook, Instagram, music video, Snapchat, Subscription business model, Twitter, YouTube

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WED. BRIEF: TBG Revists $1B Spotify Bond • Sprinrilla Says No To RIAA • Apple’s $1B TV Play • Dodeka • More

Wednesday 8.16.17 Music Business News From Around The Web Spotify's path to an IPO still has many hurdles ahead, thanks in part to its large number of stakeholders. Updated continuously. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/16/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Apple Inc., Comparison of on-demand streaming music services, Initial public offering, Larry Hryb, Microsoft, Personal computer, Spotify, Streaming media, Subscription business model, Xbox (console)

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Streaming Music Is Getting A Boost From Amazon Echo, Google Home Smart Speakers

If you can say, they can play it. The convenience of listening to music on smart speakers like Google Home, Amazon Echo vand soon the Apple HomePod are poised to. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/15/2017 in Music Tech | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Amazon Echo, Apple Inc., Apple Music, Artificial Intelligence, Computer speaker, Google Home, Google Play Music, Spotify, Streaming media, Subscription business model

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Warner/Chappell Launches Copyright Claim Over YouTube Video Deliberately Featuring None Of Its Music

Taking proactive takedowns to soaring new heights, Warner/Chappell recently issued a copyright claim over a doctored Star Wars clip containing precisely none of J. Williams' music – the absence of. Continue reading

Guest Post on 08/14/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Business Insider, College football, GoFundMe, Kickoff specialist, List of YouTubers, National Collegiate Athletic Association, Placekicker, Subscription business model, Tubefilter, YouTube

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This Week In Music Commentary

Commentators inside the industry this week shared their opinions on why so much modern music sounds the same, why a new bill put before congress will be harmful to infringers. Continue reading

admin on 08/06/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Android (operating system), Apple Inc., Apple Music, Comparison of on-demand streaming music services, Soundcloud, Spotify, Streaming media, Subscription business model, TechCrunch, Tidal (service)

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TUE BRIEF: Feds Fund Arts, PBS • Twitter, Live Nation To Stream Concerts • Indies Talk Music Tech • More

TUESDAY 5.2.17 Music Business News From Around The Web Twitter's live streaming are an extension of it's "now" brand, but is this how we want to watch concerts? Updated under. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 05/02/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: 4K resolution, Affiliate marketing, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Web Services, App Store (iOS), NASA, Streaming media, Subscription business model, Twitter, YouTube

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