Universal Music Archives Fire Appears Worse Than Reported

It is slowly becoming clearer just how devastating a backlot fire at Universal Studios Hollywood in 2008 was to recorded music, and artists and artist managers are openly voicing their. Continue reading

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THU. BRIEF: Spotify Data Use Questioned • Redpill, Sensorium +$70M For Music VR • Universal Fire Fallout • More

THURSDAY 6.13.19 Music Business News From Around The Web Updated continuously under the More News tab

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Music Piracy Up 13% In The Us Last Year, Stream-Ripping To Blame.

While many thought that the rise of streaming had brought about an end to music piracy, a new report reveals this is far from the case. In fact, it appears. Continue reading

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Bandwear Responds To Post-PledgeMusic Payment Concerns

This week music merchandiser Bandwear announced expansion of its crowdfunding platform and an offer to help musicians affected by the PledgeMusic collapse. Included is a staggered payout system similar to. Continue reading

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Adding Lyrics To Your Instagram Story

Instagram and Facebook have recently been taking steps to make it easier both fans and artists to discover and promote music. Most recently in this vein, Instagram announced a new. Continue reading

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TikTok Passes 120M Montlhy Users In India As Label Talks, Streaming Plans Continue

TikTok now has 200 million registered users, with 120 million using the short video app every month. The milestone comes as the company is in talks with major labels and. Continue reading

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Nick Cave’s 9 Bedevilments Of Creativity

One of the past decade's more prolific and influential songwriters, Nick Cave of The Birthday Party and Bad Seeds fame here shares the nine primary bedevilments which stand in the. Continue reading

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SoundCloud Promotes Michael Weissman To President

SoundCloud has promoted Michael Weissman to President. He will report to Chief Executive Officer, Kerry Trainor. Weissman previously served as SoundCloud Chief Operating Officer.

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5 Ways To Build Relationships With Bloggers, Journalists

Inundated as they are with pitches, music, and countless musicians trying to capture their attention, the idea of developing a meaningful relationship with music bloggers or journalists may seem like. Continue reading

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DistroKid Links With Audible Magic To Verify Music Authenticity, Launches DistroLock

DistroKid has joined a growing list of music distributors and services using Audible Magic to fight unauthorized content by verifying the authenticity of both tracks and artists before it is. Continue reading

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