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THURSDAY 12.21.17 Music Business News From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab.

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This Indie Guitarist Is Paying Off His House Thanks To Streaming Revenue.

Here Chris Robley reveals the DIY success story that is Lance Allen, an artist who doesn't tour or sell merch, but is able to earn a full time living from. Continue reading

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Best Social Media Image Size Chart 2018

It's impossible to remember the required size of images uploaded to Facebook, Twitter and other social media sites. To end your confusion, we offer the Best Social Media Size Chart. Continue reading

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Billboard Shifts Magazine, Chart Dates To Reflect Actual Release Week

The venerable music trade magazine Billboard is finally shifting its publication and chart dates to closer match the real world. Starting in 2018, Billboard Magazine issues and charts within it. Continue reading

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How Apple Got Its Musical Groove Back

It wasn't all that long ago that Apple was floundering for industry relevancy, in the wake of embarrassments such as the U2 Songs of Innocence debacle, coupled with their reliance on paid. Continue reading

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Best Music Documentaries Of 2017

2017 was an excellent year for rock docs, with major players like HBO, Netflix, and Showtime all eager for compelling original content. This combined with the numerous tragedies which struck. Continue reading

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​Protecting Your Online Brand with A Perfect Press Kit [Cyber PR]

There is something crucial that most of you are missing… In the age of social media we are all focusing on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook and, we’ve forgotten an important. Continue reading

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Building A Great Website For Your Band

With such a multitude of platforms available through which fans can access your music, some artists may not feel that having a dedicated website is important. This is far from. Continue reading

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Mixcloud Partners With Nielsen’s Gracenote To ID Music In Tracks, Mixes

Music streamer Mixcloud has partnered with Nielsen's Gracenote for advanced music recognition using Gracenote MusicID to more accurately identify copyrighted audio content and ensure proper royalty payments to rights holders.

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“Massive Victory” For Songwriters, Publishers As Court Allows Fractional Licensing – BMI, ASCAP React

[UPDATED] In a major victory for songwriters and publishers, the Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit ruled against the U.S. Department of Justice which had sought to end the. Continue reading

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