Fans Can Now Use Cryptocurrency To Buy Music, Merch From Weezer, G-Eazy and 35 Major Artists

Cryptocurrency Monero has launched “Project Coral Reef,” an initiative that enables the use of the cryptocurrency to purchase music and merchandise at discounted prices from 35 major artists including G-Eazy,. Continue reading

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How To Apply Non-Music Related Skills To A Band

Even if you achieve a relatively high level of commercial and artistic success, there will still be a great deal of work for you to do that is completely non-musical. Continue reading

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Warner Music Group Reports Solid Growth, But Losses Rise From $3M to $38M In Q4

Warner Music Group reported solid growth across multiple metrics in the fourth fiscal quarter ending September 30, 2017.  But net losses for the quarter grew to $38 million versus $3 million. Continue reading

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TUE. BRIEF: YouTube Hires 10K Content Police • Spotify ‘Wraps’ Your Listening • Twitter, Spotify Year End Lists • More

TUESDAY 12.5.17 Music Business News From Around The Web  Updated continuously under our More News tab

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Current and New Subscribers Can Save 17% On Spotify Premium If They Act Now

New and current Spotify Premium subscribers can save 17% by buying a full one year subscription for $99 prior to December 31st, 2017.  Only current Spotify Family plan subscribers are. Continue reading

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Spotify Tests Discovery Weekly Playlist Like / Dislike Feature

Spotify is testing a new Discover Weekly feature that will make these individualized playlists even more personalized. Discover Weekly playlists are among the music streamer's most popular features. Last year. Continue reading

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When Is The Best Time To Release An Album In 2018?

As with every other aspect of marketing yourself in the music industry, when you choose to release your music can make all the difference. In this article we break down. Continue reading

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Spotify, Tencent And The Laws Of Unintended Consequences [Mark Mulligan]

Spotify is reportedly in talks with the the music arm of Chinese net giant Tencent to swap 10% stakes in each other’s businesses ahead of expected public market listings next. Continue reading

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How To Monetize Your Live Shows Using VNUE and Set.fm

This week on Hypebot's Music Biz Weekly podcast, co-hosts Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert are joined by Zach Bair from VNUE to learn how – with virtually no upfront costs. Continue reading

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Etiquette For Opening Bands

As an opening band, how you conduct yourself can make all the difference in either spurring your career upward, or dashing your hopes for music industry success entirely. Here we. Continue reading

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