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Congress eyes AM Radio mandates while ignoring compensation for Artists

Will radio’s free ride ever end? Chris Castle discusses U.S. Senator Markey’s proposal to equip all vehicles with AM radios, highlighting concerns over its impact on car manufacturing and fair artist compensation in radio broadcasting…..

Alana Bonilla on 04/22/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Discogs hosts post-Record Store Day online sale of all the vinyl you missed

Music collectors hub Discogs is hosting the first official post-Record Store Day event that allows independent retailers and music fans to purchase special releases they may have missed on Saturday…..

Bruce Houghton on 04/22/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Your Morning Coffee Podcast: UMG, TikTok talk • Swift’s surprise return • Spotify changes songwriter royalties • More

Episode 193 of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart’s podcast Your Morning Coffee: Weekly News for the New Music Business is available now. Listen here……

Bruce Houghton on 04/22/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2024 Winners: Ozzy, Cher, Matthews, MC5, Mayal & More

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announced its 2024 inductees late Sunday and the eclectic list of winners came with a few surprises including Jimmy Buffet, who was not even on the ballot…..

Bruce Houghton on 04/22/2024 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)
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TOP POSTS: Last week’s most-read posts on Hypebot

Catch up on what everybody has been talking about over the last week with Hypebot’s most-read posts. We’ve got topics ranging from big names merging, to marketing lessons from K-Pop stars, and more…..

Alana Bonilla on 04/22/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Getting It Done: Last Week in D.I.Y. & Indie Music

Last week, our tips and advice for the independent, do-it-yourselfers out there covered how to book better gigs, release new music, use TikTok as a tool, and much more…..

Alana Bonilla on 04/20/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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REWIND: The new music industry’s week in review

It was a busy week by any definition, and the music industry was no exception. The DoJ eyed Live Nation and Ticketmaster, new National Recordings Registry inductees were announced, songwriters fought for expression in China, and more…..

Alana Bonilla on 04/20/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Record Store Day: STOP READING THIS, and go buy something!

It’s time to support the music you love with your wallet! Saturday, April 20th, is Record Store Day 2024,​ both in the U.S. and internationally. Music lovers gather in hundreds of independent record stores, celebrating recorded music with special releases, in-store performances, and much more…..

Bruce Houghton on 04/20/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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The marketing magic of including your fans in your process

Producer and DJ Downupright explains how they have invited fans to do more than just listen to their music. This not only boosts engagement but is also a great way to build a mutually beneficial bond with your fanbase…..

Alana Bonilla on 04/19/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Market like Taylor Swift: How to use Spotify Pre-Save, Countdown pages

Ahead of today’s release of her 11th studio album, The Tortured Poets Department, Taylor Swift broke Spotify’s record for the most pre-saved albums in its history…..

Bruce Houghton on 04/19/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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