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Spotify Secret Genius Award Nominees 2018 [Full List]

Spotify's second annual Secret Genius Awards designed to the people behind the music -  songwriters, producers, engineers and even beat makers – will be hosted by NE-YO on November 16. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/22/2018 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Kanye West Tweet Leads To Class Action Lawsuit

A Kanye West tweet has led to a class action lawsuit. In February, 2016, West tweeted that his album Life of Pablo would be available on Tidal, and “never never never”. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/22/2018 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Why Music Education Is Essential

With budget cuts and shifts in the curriculum regularly occurring, arts and music are often the first to go, considered as they often are unessential electives. Those passionate about music. Continue reading

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Co-founder Sells $40 Million In Spotify Stock

Spotify co-founder Martin Lorentzon sold company stock worth $40 million USD in July, according to SEC documents. The stock was trading 37% higher than the Spotify IPO reference of $132.

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SoundCloud Adds Comments To Private Tracks

Collaborators can now comment on private tracks uploaded to SoundCloud. The iOS app update enables musicians and producers working on a track to give and receive feedback on their work. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/22/2018 in Apps, Mobile & SMS | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Indie Mom + Pop Music Names David Jacobs West Coast GM

Indie label Mom + Pop Music announced the promotion of David Jacobs to West Coast General Manager. Jacobs joined Mom + Pop from Atlantic Records, where he oversaw the label’s alternative. Continue reading

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Ticketmaster To Shutter EU Secondary Ticketing Sites – Could US Be Next?

A source of much consternation but often viewed as a necessary evil, the secondary ticket seller sites like GETMEIN! and Seatwave often used by desperate fans to buy overpriced tickets. Continue reading

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WED. BRIEF: Minaj Spotify Tirade Intensifies • Gracenote To India • Grande Sets Spotify Record • More

WEDNESDAY 8.22.18 Music Business News From Around The Web Updated continuously under the More News tab

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Amazon Music Launches Ad Campaign w/ Ariana Grande, Kendrick Lamar, SZA, More [VIDEO]

As anticipated, Amazon Music has launched its biggest marketing campaign to date, It's part of an effort to claim the growing streamer's status alongside Spotify and Apple Music. This new campaign. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/21/2018 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Spotify, Other Streamers Losing Revenue To Ad-Blockers

Ad-blockers increasingly mean lost revenue for Spotify. musicians and record labels. Spotify and some other music streaming services support their free tier with advertising.  But sophisticated ad-blockers are allowing millions. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/21/2018 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Why Every Indie Needs A Developer Ninja

In this latest piece from indie.ninja, two industry experts with experience in both software development and the music business outline some important rules for successfully implementing effective project development into. Continue reading

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