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Rise+ helps musicians mechanical royalty rate increase

Be sure you’re getting the Mechanical Royalty Rate increase

The mechanical royalty rate for physical and download formats has gone up to 12.7¢ in 2025. Make sure your licenses reflect the new rates and previous adjustments to avoid missing out.

Alana Bonilla on 01/16/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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LIVE Trust launches to support Grassroots Music

In what could be a model to help save independent music venues in the U.S., the UK’s LIVE Trust is stepping up support of grassroots music with much-needed funding. A small contribution from big shows will help keep venues open, festivals alive, and artists on the road.

Alana Bonilla on 01/16/2025 in Live & Touring | Permalink | Comments (0)
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ASCAP offers $1M in emergency relief to LA songwriters

ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers) had announced that it will distribute $1 million in emergency relief to songwriter and composer in the Los Angeles area.

Bruce Houghton on 01/15/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Nintendo Video Game Music streaming service launches

Nintendo has launched a video game music streaming service, and it’s already turning heads. Could this be the start of a new trend?

Alana Bonilla on 01/15/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)
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TikTok app is back in Apple, Google Play download stores

TikTok Creators embrace Chinese apps Rednote and Lemon8

The US TikTok ban may be backfiring, with users embracing other Chinese apps Rednote and Lemon8 to mock the government’s actions. Instead of protecting free speech, the ban mirrors the censorship it aimed to combat, writes Mike Masnick.

Alana Bonilla on 01/15/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (3)
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Chartmetric 2024 Report

Chartmetric 2024 Report: new Superstars, Glocalization, More

Discover the highlights from the Chartmetric 2024 Report including new superstars, trigger cities, glocalization and more: One of several shockers: of the 11 million Spotify profiles tracked by Chartmetric, only 1.58 million (14%) have more than 10 listeners per month.

Alana Bonilla on 01/14/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Junk Ticket Fee Protections: NITO Pushes FTC for Stronger Rules

The National Independent Talent Association (NITO) and its member booking agencies and managers and the thousands of artists they represent, has asked the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to expand its ticket junk fee protections.

Bruce Houghton on 01/14/2025 in Live & Touring | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Liz Pelly Mood Machine investigation questions Spotify’s financials

The Liz Pelly Mood Machine investigation uncovered troubling questions about Spotify’s financial practices. This must-read piece dives deep into the streaming giant’s integrity, raising concerns that could shake the industry.. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 01/14/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (2)
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How US TikTok ban could accelerate rise of the Global South

A cultural shift is afoot with the rise of the global South. While the U.S. TikTok ban has many worried, it could give other countries a chance to take center stage in the music world. 

Alana Bonilla on 01/14/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (2)
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How To Master the Spotify Algorithm to Reach More Listeners

Unlock the secrets that boost Spotify streams to reach a larger audience. This quick video guide covers how to master the Spotify algorithm using playlisting, audience targeting, and smart metadata optimization.

Alana Bonilla on 01/13/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)
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