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Music Exploded On Instagram In 2016 – Here Are The Stats

[UPDATED] Instagram shared year-end data that highlights the social photo app's evolution in the music space with Fast Company. Highlights include: 5 out of the 10 most-followed Instagram accounts are. Continue reading

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SoundCloud Go Launches In Germany

A local language version of Soundcloud's paid subscription streaming music service Soundcloud Go has launched in Germany. It's priced at s 9,99 € ($10.75 USD) per month for full access to. Continue reading

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12 Questions To Ask Before You Make That Post

Simply having a presence on social media is no guarantee that, as a band or artist, you're using it effectively. Here we examine twelve questions you should ask your self in. Continue reading

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Vinyl Sales Tops Digital Downloads In UK

For the first time ever, the recording industry made more money from vinyl album sales than downloaded albums in the UK last week. According to figures published by the Entertainment. Continue reading

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Pandora Predictions: Lil Yachty’s Sailing Team Member Kodie Shane Is Back

In this week's edition of the Pandora Predictions Chart, some notable up-and-comers include nineteen-year-old rapper/singer Lil Peep, even younger Atlanta rapper Kodie Shane, and Dutch chill trap DJ San Holo.

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Apple Music Passes 20 Million Subscribers In 18 Months, But Execs Want More Users and Exclusives

Apple Music has 20 million subscribers 18 months after launch, according to stats released by Apple. But the music industry expected more, and so apparently do some Apple executives.

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WED. BRIEF: Apple Music Passes 20M • Pandora Unveils Premium • Musical.ly On Defensive • More

Wednesday 12.7.16 Music Business News From Around The Web Apple Music's 20 million paid subscribers is impressive after 17 months, but far less than the industry expected. Updated continuously under. Continue reading

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Eventbrite, Bandsintown Partner To Connect Concert Promoters With Music Fans

In the crowded ticketing sector, Eventbrite has innovated their way into a $5 billion niche in self-service ticketing, today adding a Bandsintown partnership. 

Bruce Houghton on 12/06/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Spotify Control Of Sonos Is Now Live For All

One of the most requested additions of Sonos users – the ability to control Sonos wireless speakers directly from the Spotify app using the music streamer's Connect feature  - is. Continue reading

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End Of The Year Is The Perfect Time To Get All Of Your Contract Riders In Order

For touring artists, contract riders are an important piece of information to provide venues with. Besides simply detailing what the artist wants for lunch, they also outline the requirements which will. Continue reading

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