difference between labels and distribution

Labels vs Distribution: The Lines Are Blurring [Jay Gilbert]

Learn the difference between labels and distribution and how those lines are blurring as each shifts focus and adds or subtracts services to better compete for talent.

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#ThankYouSteveAlbini: A tireless advocate for musicians

Touch and Go Records is using the hashtag #ThankYouSteveAlbini to turn today, Monday, July 22, which would have been Steve Albini’s 62nd birthday, into a celebration and an opportunity to. Continue reading

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Is rock dead?

Is Rock Dead? Exploring the Data and Trends

Is rock dead? Despite those who say it is, searches for rock music are up 600% on Spotify. Fred Jacobs explores the data and trends that highlight the genre’s history and lasting impact on music.

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Exploring Major Labels: A fresh perspective from Amanda Schupf of Max Music

Record labels don’t have the best rep, hence the recent increase in independent artists. However, by taking a new perspective on Major Labels, one can appreciate how they contribute to the growth and sustainability of the music industry.

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music industry market share

Spotify passes UMG as the world’s most valuable music company

Spotify overtook Universal Music Group (UMG) to become the biggest company in the music industry based on its market capitalization in Q2 2024.

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Your Morning Coffee Podcast

Your Morning Coffee Podcast: RIAA vs. Suno & Udo • Major label royalty push • YouTube Culture Report • CashOrTrade • BeatBread • More

Episode 203 of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart’s podcast Your Morning Coffee: Weekly News for the New Music Business is available now. Listen here.

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Are we taking Music Industry Monopolies seriously enough?

With the DoJ’s antitrust action against Live Nation and Ticketmaster, the week’s Hypebot Flashback Friday resurfaces a post by Will Meyer from the now-defunct non-profit Cash Music that dives into. Continue reading

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AI lowers barriers

RIAA, labels take Suno & UDIO to court, demand responsible AI training

Leading music labels are taking legal action against AI music platforms Suno and UDIO, demanding stricter ethical standards. Chris Castle dissects how this case could reshape the future of responsible. Continue reading

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UMG partners with SoundLabs to launch AI vocal plug-in MicDrop

Universal Music Group and SoundLabs are launching MicDrop, a groundbreaking AI vocal plug-in. Find out how this new tool will change the way artists create music. via Celebrity Access SoundLabs,. Continue reading

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Recorded music revenue is up 8%. Do independents get their fair share?

According to the RIAA, recorded music revenues in the U.S. continued growing for the eighth consecutive year, with total revenues up 8% to a record high of $17.1 billion. Streaming. Continue reading

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