Spotify To Test Raising Subscription Prices Next Month

Spotify is experimenting with raising its subscription price, in a major test of customer loyalty. The announcment comes just days after the music streamer announced a major expansion of its. Continue reading

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NYC Finally Repeals 100 Year Old Law Prohibiting Dancing In Bars

New York City has repealed a century-old restriction barring dancing in bars if they do not have a cabaret license. According to the New York Times, the City Council on. Continue reading

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WMG Relaunches Asylum Records In U.S.

Warner Music Group is relaunching its iconic Asylum Records label in the U.S.  The new incarnation will be helmed by Kenny Weagly and Dante Ross.

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The Songwriter & Music Publisher Relationship Examined [PART 2]

In a follow up to part one of this series, Justin M. Jacobson outlines some of the standard clauses that one might typically see contained in a music publishing company's. Continue reading

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Universal Music, WITHIN Partner For Music-Focused Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality

The scramble to combine music with augmented and virtual reality is accelerating with a new deal between top music group Universal and tech company Within. The startup has raised $56.6 million. Continue reading

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Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. & Indie Music

Our tips and advice for independent, DIY artists this week counseled them on how to enhance their photography, the best vinyl service for increasing an artist's revenue, how to grow. Continue reading

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New Zealand’s National Party Ordered To Pay Eminem $413,000

Eminem's music publishing company has won a lawsuit against New Zealand’s center-right National party after they violated his copyright when using a song very similar to his hit “Lose Yourself”. Continue reading

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Latin American Music Awards 2017: Full List Of Winners

At Telemundo's third annual Latin American Music Awards last night, boy band CNCO and heartthrob Prince Royce each earned four wins, while Enrique Iglesias took home three trophy's at the. Continue reading

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Pop Artist Shelita Burke Uses Data Science, Blockchain To Her Advantage

Although most artists approach their careers from a less scientific angle Shelita Burke, a data scientist and cryptologist in addition to being a musician, has taken a different approach, using. Continue reading

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Music Biz Conference Announces Nashville Dates Thru 2020

[UPDATED] The Music Business Association (Music Biz) conference will stay in Nashville through 2020. The already announced 2018 edition will be May 14-17 at the Omni Nashville Hotel. But the following year,. Continue reading

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WED. BRIEF: EVR Raises $20M To Expand MelodyVR • YouTube’s Best.Cover.Ever • Pollstar Live Lineup • Sonos • More

WEDNESDAY 10.25.17 Music Business News From Around The Web Is the money flowing into VR, AR and live video draining resources need elsewhere in music tech? And I'm taking bets. Continue reading

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