China’s Tencent Eyes 50% Stake In UMG

The major labels always have always feared that Spotify has ambitions to also become a record label.  However reak that may or may not be, the streamer's partner in China,. Continue reading

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AM BRIEF: Live Nation Goes Green, Parness Exts Spotify, Tencent Eyes UMG & More

FRIDAY 5.24.19 Music Business News From Around The Web Updated continuously under the More News tab

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SoundCloud Adds Digital Distribution With Acquisition Of Repost Network

SoundCloud has acquired digital rights management and distribution company, Repost Network. With the acquisition, SoundCloud can offer "high-performing, emerging creators " distribution, analytics and content protection.

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If My Music Changes, Should I Change My Artist Name?

Many musicians tend to go through an artistic evolution over the course of their career, and there can be any number of reasons why a band or artist might seek. Continue reading

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PledgeMusic Fiasco Is Even Weirder Than You Think – Part 1 [David Lowery]

Few failures have had a more direct impact on the indie music community than the recent demise of PledgeMusic, not only for those owed millions of dollars, but also for. Continue reading

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BUSINESS OF INDIE: Soundcloud Hires Indie Rep • Syntax Move To Nashville • Americana Nods • Merlin • More

In this newest edition of the Business Of Indie, Souncloud names a liaison with the independent music community, distributor Syntax exits san Diego for Nashville, the Americana Awards names nominees. Continue reading

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Creative Ways Of Engaging With Your Fanbase

The accessibility of social media has made it easy for artists to fall into to much of routine when communicating with their fans and get lost among the herd of. Continue reading

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How Cameo App Can Jumpstart Music, Tour Promotion

Celebrity endorsements have long been a powerful force in the music industry, helping to propel certain releases on to massive success. Now, thanks to Cameo, these gold stars of approval. Continue reading

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DJ Khaled, Maren Morris, More Lead Pandora ‘Sound of Summer’ Campaign

Pandora is teaming with DJ Khaled, Maren Morris, Thomas Rhett, Natti Natasha and Dalex among others for the third edition of its recurring “Sound On” series for the upcoming summer. Continue reading

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Music Royalties Explained: Where To Sign Up To Get All Your Royalties

Royalties are, in the many ways, the number one source of income for a lot of musicians, particularly once they start to make it big, which is why making sure. Continue reading

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