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Indies sound alarm after UMG Downtown and PIAS acquisitions

Indie trade groups and label execs are sounding the alarm after UMG Downtown and PIAS acquisition – two crucial independent music companies. Learn what’s at stake and why it matters for artists and labels alike.

Alana Bonilla on 12/19/2024 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (3)
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MUSIC BUSINESS NEWS: Congress moves Ticket laws • Supremes, Trump hear TikToK • Lil Wayne, Chris Brown COVID $ controversy • Measure Of Music returns • More

THURSDAY 12.19.24 • Music Business News Updated Continuously Under The MORE NEWS TAB Above

Bruce Houghton on 12/19/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How to Release Holiday Music

Best Christmas Playlists of 2024: Spotify, Apple Music & YouTube

We take a pause from our regular programming to offer the Best Christmas Playlists 2024 on Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube complete with links. Best Christmas Playlists of 2024 Spotify. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 12/19/2024 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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music execs share advice

Music Execs share Advice for the Next Generation

Top music execs share advice for the industry’s next generation with popular music business pundit and podcaster Warner Bailey of Assistants vs Agents.

Bruce Houghton on 12/18/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (4)
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twitter alternatives

X / Twitter alternatives Threads, Bluesky take off

Two Twitter alternatives Threads and Bluesky have each gained tens of millions of followers in the last month or so.

Bruce Houghton on 12/18/2024 in Music Marketing | Permalink | Comments (2)
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Google Search's top musicians

Google Search’s Top Musicians and Songs 2024: Misdeeds and Successes

As the year comes to an end, Google shares its annual list of Top Searches in 2024. This year’s list of trending musicians and songs reminds that misdeeds can be more impactful than successes.

Bruce Houghton on 12/18/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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metadata

Why Metadata Matters: It Can Make or Break a Music Career

Metadata might seem small, but it’s a game-changer for your music’s success. From better discoverability to getting paid on time, here’s why metadata matters…

Alana Bonilla on 12/18/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Spotify Wrapped

Overanalyzing our Spotify Wrapped: What MIDiA’s stats say about the industry

Tatiana Cirisano breaks down data from 15 MIDiA staff members to understand what Spotify Wrapped reveals about discovery, listening trends and the business of music.

Alana Bonilla on 12/18/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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MUSIC BUSINESS NEWS: TikTok visits Trump • Feds order ticket fee disclosure • new SXSW chief • Blue Note adds LA • Indies vs UMG + Downtown • More

WEDNESDAY 12.18.24 • Music Business News Updated Continuously Under The MORE NEWS TAB Above

Bruce Houghton on 12/18/2024 in Uncategorized | Permalink | Comments (0)
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SoundCloud

SoundCloud Artist subscriptions get much more affordable

Money is almost always tight for most musicians, and SoundCloud has launched an affordable yet robust Artist subscription tier that acknowledges that.

Bruce Houghton on 12/17/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (4)
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Stop the TICKET Act

Stop the TICKET Act before it’s too late: FixTheTix Call To Action!

There is new movement in Congress to pass devastating ticket legislation as part of a year-end Continuing Resolution (CR) and the FixTheTix coalition has issued an urgent call to action to stop the Ticket Act before its too late.

Bruce Houghton on 12/17/2024 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (2)
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