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FRIDAY 8.2.19 Music Business News From Around The Web Updated continuously under the More News tab

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4 Mistakes To Not Make In Your Music Career

While the gauntlet of challenges musicians face has become a theme seen over and over again in popular culture and reality, many of these mistakes are as avoidable as they. Continue reading

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Chartmetric Features: Market Coverage, Cluster Artists, Cross-Platform Performance, User Customization, BandsInTown & More

Here we look at some exciting new features Chartmetric is offering up this summer including genre clustering, BandsInTown tracking, performance ranking across streaming platforms, and much more.

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What To Do With Morrissey, Ryan Adams, Michael Jackson

As the ugly truth about prominent musicians and their behaviors is revealed, Mike Henry here tackles the complex issue of radio's moral obligation to refrain from giving airtime to those. Continue reading

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Do Bands Still Need To Be Signed To ‘Make It’?

Time was that getting a record deal was the number one priority for any unsigned band with any ambition, as the backing of  a label was necessary for artists to. Continue reading

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Woodstock 50 Canceled [OFFICIAL]

After months of legal and organization turmoil, venue changes, and speculation, organizers of the Woodstock 50th anniversary festival announced that the festival has officially been canceled.

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Court Allows PledgeMusic To Sell Off Assets, UK Music Industry Demands Investigation

PledgeMusic was in a UK courtroom yesterday to begin the process of "winding up" the company, the UK equivalent of liquidation of remaining assets. A UK judge has approved the. Continue reading

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Why Music Artists Must Be Verified On Spotify – What To Know

Spotify has done wonders for allowing artists to share their music with the world, and having a Spotify presence right from the beginning can do a lot to help artists. Continue reading

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Playlist Placement Does Not A Marketing Strategy Make

While playlist placement has become the holy grail for many artists and their promoters, this new case study of sorts from Kieron Donaghue, looks at how playlist placement alone is. Continue reading

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Blogging In 2019: How To Start A Successful Musician Blog

Now regarded as an actual job instead of just a hobby, blogging can have a lot of advantages when it comes to getting your music some serious exposure, but the. Continue reading

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