Last Week In Music Commentary

Many gave voice to industry issues this week, with commentary ranging from the new Apple Airpods, to DMCA safe harbors, to lawsuits against the Department of Justice.

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Spotify Debuts “Deconstructed” Cartoon Series [VIDEO]

Spotify has finally released its first long promised original video series. But if the first strange episode of "Deconstructed" titled "How EDM Changed The World" is any indication, Apple Music. Continue reading

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AM BRIEFING: Apple Proposes New Streaming Rates • Swift, Kardashian Do Battle • New Katy Perry Apple Exclusive • More

MONDAY 7.18.16 Music Business News From Around The Web Apple's streaming rates proposal is little more than a jab at Spotify.  Updated continuously under our More News tab

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WED. BRIEFING: Apple Music Execs Talk Strategy • Live.ly App Soars • $1B LINE IPO • ReverbNation App Updates • More

WEDNESDAY 6.29.16 Music Business News From Around The Web  When Apple Music execs talk, we listen. But with 15 million subscribers compared to Spotify's 100 million users, should we? Updated. Continue reading

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Apple Pushes Back, Says MusicWatch Survey Grossly Underestimates Apple Music Retention

Apple fought back this afternoon, saying that the 48% percent retention rate reported by a new  MusicWatch survey which Hypebot published earlier today, was incorrect. and stating that 79% of users. Continue reading

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What Apple Music’s 11 Million Trialists Really Mean

How successful has Apple Music actually been? While an initial report of 11 million trial subscribers certainly looks good on paper, the question remains over how many of these trial users. Continue reading

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Alternative Press Music Awards 2015 – Complete List Of Winners

Alternative Press magazine brought its Alternative Press Music Awards 2015 back to Cleveland last night. Baltimore punk pop band All Time Low won the most trophies.

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5 Worst Ways To Describe Your Band To Journalists

When looking to gain any kind of traction with the music industry press, there are a few all-too-commonly used descriptors that should be avoided at all costs when describing a band. Continue reading

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Touring Pastimes: How To Get The Most Out Of Your Time On The Road

In the hustle and bustle of touring, you can easily forget to have some fun. After all, what's the fun of playing in a city you don't actually get to. Continue reading

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Berliant & Varner Exit Collective, Launch Revelation Management with Red Light

Managers are the centerpieces of most artists' careers; and their importance has only grown as record label dominance has waned.  This week, two top managers decided it was time for. Continue reading

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