Are Fans Mad Enough At Frank Ocean That They Won’t Listen To His New Album?

With more than four years having gone by since the sensation of channel ORANGE, Frank Ocean has been teasing a new album for quite some time without releasing it, and. Continue reading

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Vevo BreakS 7 Year Deadlock: Nears WMG Deal, Subscription Service [REPORT]

Vevo has tried and failed for 7 years to bring Warner Music Group videos onto its platform. Now, Vevo is reportedly nearing a deal that would break the deadlock and. Continue reading

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Music Publishing News Roundup 7.15.16: Sony/ATV Michael Jackson EU Scrutiny • Indie Music Publishers Speak Out • PRS Financials

The European Commission will decide this month whether Sony/ATV may finalize its purchase of the Michael Jackson estate’s stake in its joint venture. Music companies and digital services have been. Continue reading

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Vevo BreakS 7 Year Deadlock: Nears WMG Deal, Subscription Service [REPORT]

Vevo has tried and failed for 7 years to bring Warner Music Group videos onto its platform. Now, Vevo is reportedly nearing a deal that would break the deadlock and. Continue reading

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Is This The End Of Freemium Music On Spotify? [Mark Mulligan]

New stats put Spotify paid users at more than 35 million.  Even more impressively, the music streamer appears to be growing at 2 million subscribers per month. Much of that. Continue reading

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This Week In Music Commentary

This week industry commentators weighed in on whether it's time to consider something other than the streaming business model, if narcissism is ruining the live music experience, and what Rhapsody's. Continue reading

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Time To Hit ‘Reset’ On The Streaming Business Model? [Cortney Harding]

As music streaming services around the world continue to struggle, Cortney Harding looks at the possibility of hitting reset on the whole streaming business model and instead exploring a more. Continue reading

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After Cancelling IPO, Deezer Raises $109 Million In New Funding From Powerful Partners

One of Spotify's biggest rivals, Deezer looked like it was in a bit of trouble after cancelling its IPO and some unflattering questions about user counts last year. Today, the. Continue reading

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WED. NEWS BRIEF: Deezer Adds $109M • Spotify Buys Cord Project, Soundwave • Apple Explores Hi Rez Music • More

Wednesday 1.20.2016 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web New life for Deezer + Spotify acquisitions = Another interesting day in music streaming. Updated continuously under our More News tab here. 

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Spotify Offers Deep Discounts – 3 Months For 99¢, Free With Chromecast – Artists Get Nothing

Just in time for the holiday buying season, Spotify is repeating some the deep discounts that it offered earlier this year. And while they may help keep the music streamer. Continue reading

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