Spotify Takes On Apple’s Beats 1 With New Artist Hosted Radio Shows

Spotify announced artist hosted playlists and shows more than a year ago alongside the announcement that it was adding video.  They've slowly built a portfolio of artist and media driven playlists, but. Continue reading

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RIAA Gold And Platinum Awards June 2016

Artists as diverse as Bruno Mars, Fun, Jason Mraz and Creedence Clearwater Revival are all among the 110 Digital Single Certifications and 49 Album Awards presented by the RIAA in. Continue reading

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Watch Bob Dylan Talk To His Computer In New IBM Ad [VIDEO]

In a new tv ad for IBM Watson, the computer analyzes Bob Dylan's lyrics, telling the master songwriter that his major themes are love and time. Dylan agrees and offers to c0-write. Continue reading

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Publishers Respond To Defense Of Beatles Covers Albums

Robert Hutton, Executive Directer of the Canadian Music Publishers Association, responds to Michael Geist's article regarding Stargrove Entertainment's legal action against those allegedly working to disrupt their sale of public. Continue reading

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Taylor Swift’s Streaming Rant Nearly Identical To Garth Brooks’ Used CD Rant

Is history repeating itself? The concerns expressed by Taylor Swift regarding Apple Music's streaming practices seem to bear a striking resemblance to statements made by Garth Brooks during a time. Continue reading

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Dave Stewart Signs Multifaceted Deal With BMG

Established artists making label services deals rather than signing with a label have been gaining favor of the last few years.  BMG is trying to accelerate the trend, signing top. Continue reading

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Playing An Unconventional Gig? Use Unconventional Promotion.

Playing unconventional music venues can be a great way to expand your brand. Make those gigs a success through creative promotion, storytelling, and finding a unique narrative.

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Have Large Music Festivals Peaked?

Music festivals here.  Music festivals there. Music festivals everywhere.  Are there too many music festivals?  Despite some signs to the contrary, legendary music manager and promoter Harvey Goldsmith says we. Continue reading

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Stub Hub Names Summer’s Hottest Concerts

Heritage acts dominate the summer's top concerts, according to StubHub. The ticket reseller draws its top 10 from sales and demand drawn from its more than 16 million visitors.  . Continue reading

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Contract Leak Shows How Sony Let Spotify Get Off Cheap

Yesterday the 2011-2013 contract between Sony Music and Spotify leaked online.  Fascinating reading, it offers as many questions as answers. David Lowery took a look at the deal and noticed,. Continue reading

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