Songkick To Shutter In November

Ticketing company Songkick revealed that they plan to cease operations at the end of the month, according to a client letter from the company. 

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Spotify Now Valued At $16 Billion By Investors

Private trades for Spotify stock are now valuing the music streamer at $16 billion, according to a new report. That's up $3 billion since June alone, and could put the. Continue reading

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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

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Using The Lean Start Up Method For Music Promotion?

The lean startup method, designed in as means of presenting an idea to a consumer to determine the minimum viable product. Here we look at whether this startup technique could. Continue reading

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Pandora Names Sling Exec Roger Lynch As CEO and President

Sling CEO  Roger Lynch  has been named the  CEO and president of Pandora starting September 18th.  He will also join the board of directors. Additionally, Michael Lynton, current chairman of. Continue reading

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SoundCloud Won’t “Continue” Unless Investors Rescue It Now, Says CE0 Lung [UPDATED]

UPDATE] SoundCloud will be forced to shut down soon unless investors vote to step in with $169.5 million to rescue it, according to multiple reports. Today (Friday 8/11/17) is the. Continue reading

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SoundExchange Is Distributing SiriusXm Settlement Funds For Pre-1972 Recordings

SoundExchange has began distributing proceeds to featured and non-featured performers of a SiriusXM legal settlement for use of sound recordings that were created prior to February 15, 1972.

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SoundCloud Responds To Cash Crunch, Fire-Sale Report

Reports of a SoundCloud cash crunch and sell-off at 40% below investor valuation surfaced yesterday, even as the music streamer expanded its Premier Platform.  Now SoundCloud is pushing back, saying. Continue reading

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Jay Z’s Roc Nation Announces New Startup Platform ARRIVE

Jay Z is thought of as the consummate hip hop businessman; and certainly he's visible and often successful in multiple arenas. Now, he's created a vehicle to help startups dubbed. Continue reading

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TUE. BRIEF: Jay Z Launches Startup Fund • Chance The Rapper Donates $1 Million • Vevo Funds Music Videos • More

Tuesday 3.7.17 Music Business News From Around The Web Jay Z's star power has not helped Tidal succeed; so why believe he can helped startups?  Updated continuously under our More News tab

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