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OFFICIAL: Apple Music Has 6.5 Million Paid Subscribers

[UPDATED] If music industry pundits from Bob Lefsetz to yours truly had a betting pool, odds would have been strongly against Apple ever "officially" revealing official subscriber and user numbers. Continue reading

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YouTube Music – Not Another Music Streaming App

Think of what you usually use your phone for on a normal day. Read the news, check out the latest updates and maybe head over to the Vegas Palms for. Continue reading

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How To Turn Off Apple Music Auto-Renewal As First Wave Of Free Trials Expire

If, like most of us, you rushed to try out Apple Music when it launched on June 30th, your 90 day free trial is almost up.  Unless you want to. Continue reading

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REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review

Is niche marketing the future of streaming? How can one effectively market and monetize cover songs on YouTube? How did record labels conspire to stop public domain Beatles music in. Continue reading

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Bandcamp Opens Patreon-Like Artist Subscriptions To All

Ongoing sustainable income is the goal of every working musician. One solution, which got a great deal of attention last year, is based on the patronage model enabled by startups. Continue reading

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The Real Problem With Music Streaming

Although debates over music streaming generally revolve around the meager incomes which they often earn for artists and songwriters, there may be a larger issue at stake concerning the overall. Continue reading

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Does Unlimited Streaming Cost Too Much?

Although streaming services have rapidly become the main source of music for many individuals, having risen above the ashes of both physical album sales and digital downloads, there remains some question. Continue reading

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5 Legal Requirements Of Every Email Newsletter

For many artists, sending a regular e-newsletter to fans can be a good way to stay connected and keep them up-to-date, but it's important to keep in mind that there. Continue reading

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Streaming Music Is Ripping You Off And Here’s How To Fight Back

Is it time to hack the music industry? Many see payouts from music streaming services a generating a meager amount of revenue for artists, particularly the more obscure ones; and that. Continue reading

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