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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)

Tags: music, music business, music industry, musician, musicians, TikTok

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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)

Tags: Chartmetric, music, music business, music industry, musician, musicians

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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)

Tags: junk fees, music, music business, music industry, musician, musicians, tickets

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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 (1)

Tags: music, music business, music industry, music tech, musician, musicians, Spotify

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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)

Tags: global south, Latin America, music, music business, music industry, musician, musicians, TikTok

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Big Music Business Myth #3: Weird Al’s Spotify Sandwich [Chris Castle]

Streaming royalties can leave artists struggling while platforms profit. Weird Al’s Spotify sandwich revealed the unfair truth behind the numbers, writes Chris Castle. Read Parts #1 and #2 of the. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 01/13/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: music, music business, music industry, music tech, musician, musicians, Spotify

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Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Streaming myths, Dynamic ticket pricing exposed, TikTok ban nears & More

Episode 231 of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart’s podcast Your Morning Coffee: Weekly News for the New Music Business is available now. LISTEN HERE: Episode 231 On this week’s YMC. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 01/13/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Last week’s Top Music Business News: Spotify exposé, NIVA survey, More

It was a busy week by any definition and the music industry was no exception. To make sure, you didn’t miss anything important we off a roundup of last week’s top music business news.

Bruce Houghton on 01/11/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: music, music business, music industry, music tech, musician, musicians, Spotify

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