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Fix The Tix Day of Action this Tuesday

The Fix The Tix coalition’s Day Of Action is tomorrow, Tuesday, July 9th. The day will harness artists and fans to push Congress to pass comprehensive ticketing reform.

Bruce Houghton on 07/08/2024 in Live & Touring | Permalink | Comments (1)
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RIAA’s past statements undermine current AI lawsuit claims, says Mike Masnick

Mike Masnick of Tech Dirt says that the RIAA’s previous statements contradict their stance on AI, potentially unraveling their latest legal battles. 

Alana Bonilla on 07/01/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (3)
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Your Morning Coffee Podcast

Your Morning Coffee Podcast: RIAA vs. Suno & Udo • Major label royalty push • YouTube Culture Report • CashOrTrade • BeatBread • More

Episode 203 of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart’s podcast Your Morning Coffee: Weekly News for the New Music Business is available now. Listen here.

Bruce Houghton on 07/01/2024 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)
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RIAA, labels take Suno & UDIO to court, demand responsible AI training

Leading music labels are taking legal action against AI music platforms Suno and UDIO, demanding stricter ethical standards. Chris Castle dissects how this case could reshape the future of responsible. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 06/26/2024 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Audius signs licensing deals with ASCAP, BMI, GMR and SESAC

The artist-centric streaming platform Audius has signed licensing agreements with all four U.S. Performing Rights Organizations (PROs): ASCAP, BMI, GMR, and SESAC…..

Bruce Houghton on 06/25/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (3)
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First million hacked Ticketmaster user records released for free

Hacker Sp1d3r has made the first 1 million records stolen as part of more than 560 million Ticketmaster user records taken earlier this month by infamous hackers ShinyHunters, available free online.,….

Bruce Houghton on 06/24/2024 in Live & Touring | Permalink | Comments (3)
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Your Morning Coffee Podcast

Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Streaming album holdbacks • Spotify’s free tier • The Water Cooler Moment • More

Episode 202 of the Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart Your Morning Coffee: Weekly News for the New Music Business podcast is available now. Episode 202 Hosts Jay Gilbert and Mike. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 06/24/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Stories of EPIC FAILS by Musicians and How To Avoid Them

The names have been withheld, but the stories are 100% true! Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert share some mistakes musicians they have worked with have made in the past… ..

Bruce Houghton on 06/18/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Recorded music revenue is up 8%. Do independents get their fair share?

According to the RIAA, recorded music revenues in the U.S. continued growing for the eighth consecutive year, with total revenues up 8% to a record high of $17.1 billion. Streaming. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 06/17/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)
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QUICK HITS: Borman • BeatStars • Bandcamp + Empire • MusicAI + RoEx • Cakewalk • MusicalAI

Industry veteran Donna Hughes has joined the Borman Entertainment team as VP of Touring/Communications.  She will report to Tour Marketing and Radio SVP Donna Jean Kisshauer and work with Keith Urban, Tyler Hubbard, and Borman’s other management clients…..

Bruce Houghton on 06/17/2024 in Uncategorized | Permalink | Comments (0)
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