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SoundExchange has promoted Linda Bloss-Baum to Vice President, Government Relations and Public Affairs. Prior to this appointment, Bloss-Baum spent eight years as a liaison between SoundExchange and artists and industry. Continue reading
Labels file lawsuit alleging Vimeo failed to stop unlicensed music
Global music industry trade group IFPI, its Italian counterpart FIMI, and the Italian anti-piracy organization FPM have coordinated a legal action on behalf of their record company members against Vimeo.. Continue reading
The future of entertainment begins now: How staggered vaccine rollouts prime innovation
“The ‘new normal’ is not going to start tomorrow, and the who, when and how of it will have lasting implications for everything,” writes Hanna Kahlert of consultancy MIDiA. “…most. Continue reading
6 ‘special’ album types that will entice fans into buying
While many artists may not consider physical formats of music to be the moneymakers they once were, ignoring them entirely, exclusively in favor of digital, can cause you to miss. Continue reading
Ameer Carter’s Mint Fund helps BIPOC, LGBTQIA+ creators mint their first NFTs [George Howard]
In this piece, George Howard speaks with Ameer Carter, one of the driving forces behind the Mint Fund, an organization working to help BIPOC, and LGBTQIA+ creators mint their own. Continue reading
The science and the art of vinyl records
In celebration of vinyl resurgence in popularity over the past decade, we’re taking a minute to review its history, and look a few basic pointers when it comes to vinyl. Continue reading
Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Make money on Twitch • Tip jars • Song makeovers • more
Episode 38 of the “Your Morning Coffee: Weekly News for the New Music Business” podcast with Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart Episode is live. Episode 38 Highlights On this episode, Jay. Continue reading
2021 Burning Man goes virtual
Once again, the massive counterculture festival which draws thousands out to the Nevada on an annual basis, has been moved to a virtual format, citing the ongoing pandemic. Guest post. Continue reading
Triton bets $1M+ on VNUE as live music preps for ‘Roaring Twenties’ return
VNUE, a technology company focused on the live music sector, has landed a $1 to $2 million commitment from Triton Funds. Investor interest in live music and related technology is. Continue reading
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and how fame should be celebrated in today’s music business [Keith Jopling]
MiDiA’s Keith Jopling stares across the pond for a thoughtful look at one of American music’s most venerable and maligned institutions. By Keith Jopling of MiDiA Doom scrolling on socials. Continue reading
