Taylor Swift Exits Big Machine For Universal Music Group

Just a month after becoming a free agent, Taylor Swift has announced a global deal with Universal Music Group and its Republic Records imprint. The superstar has been with indie. Continue reading

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15 Dream Fellowships, Grants That Musicians Need To Know About

Making a living as an artist can be hard, and having to keep down a day job while still working to fulfill your musical potential isn't a juggling act everyone. Continue reading

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CMA Awards Join Award Show Ratings Decline Club

In another indication of what seems to be America’s growing disaffection with award shows, ratings for ABC’s CMA Awards broadcast on Wednesday plummeted 34 percent from 2017, according to the. Continue reading

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An Exploration Of Co-publishing, Sub-publishing, And Administration Agreements [Pt. 1]

In this follow up to a previous series exploring traditional songwriter and music publisher relationships, we look at some less well-known contractual agreements between these two parties, including co-publishing, sub-publishing,. Continue reading

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Losses Grow At Live Music Streamer LiveXLive

Live music event streamer LiveXLive Media reported record revenue for their second fiscal quarter of 2019, but still missed Wall Street’s estimates. Revenue for the quarter came in at $7.97. Continue reading

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Spotify Secret Genius Awards 2018 – Full Winners List

Spotify honored behind the scenes music makers at the Secret Genius Awards Friday evening in Los Angeles. Held at the Ace Theater, the award show was hosted by Ne-Yo.

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Glassnote Moves Distribution From UMG To Kobalt’s AWAL

Indie label Glassnote Music has shifted its digital and physical distribution to Kobalt's AWAL, after years at Universal Music Group.  Glassnote artists include Mumford & Sons, Phoenix, CHVRCHES, Childish Gambino,. Continue reading

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MON. BRIEF: Glassnote, AWAL Partner • Iggy Azalea Claims $2.7M Deal • IMPALA, IFPI Battle YouTube • More

MONDAY 11.19.18 Music Business News From Around The Web Updated continuously under the More News tab

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This Week In Music Commentary

Picking up the mic for reasons other than singing this week, we have an interview with viral rapping sensation Wynne, an explanation of why posting duplicative content on YouTube is. Continue reading

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Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. and Indie Music

Our tips and advice for those independent artists trailblazing their own path this week covered a comprehensive breakdown of effective email marketing, how to gather your first five thousand followers. Continue reading

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