RIAA Trims More Staff, But Bonuses Already Well Paid Execs

The RIAA represents over 1,600 U.S. record labels that collectively create and distribute about 90% of recorded music sold in the United States. It's largest and most influential of the members are. Continue reading

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GETTING IT DONE – Last Week In D.I.Y and Indie Music: Apple Music Gets Artist Friendly • Pay For Play • 12 Facebook Tactics • More

It's hard to keep up, but that why we're here with  news that the new Apple Music is adding some artist friendly social features, a chart that show just how. Continue reading

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FRI. NEWS BRIEF: BMI Wins Pandora Royalty Battle • Major Label “Short-termism” • Google Music Redesign • More

Friday 5.15.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE 

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XAPPmedia Raises $3.8M For Net Radio Interactive Audio Services

XAPPmedia, provider of interactive audio content and advertising service, has raised an additional $3.8 million in funding, bringing the total amount invested in the company to $6.8 million.

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What Do Musicians Get Paid For Radio Play? This Chart Show How Messed Up The Current System Is

At a recent House Judiciary Committee hearing with the Register of Copyrights, "Fair Play Fair Pay Act" cosponsor Ted Deutch and the MusicFirst Coalition unveiled an infographic that shows how. Continue reading

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Psonar Positions For International Expansion With Crowdcube Campaign

Psonar, a pay-as-you go music streaming service, has launched a Crowdcube investment campaign with the hopes of raising £250K as part of its current £1M fund-raising round, of which £305K has already. Continue reading

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FRI NEWS BRIEF: Spotify To Add Video, Revenue Tops $1B • Rhapsody Gets $10M Loan • Ticketing Startup Una Lands $1.5M • More

Friday 5.8.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE 

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THU. NEWS BRIEF: Sony Exits Soundcloud After Impasse • Spotify Accuses Apple • Pandora Beats ASCAP • More

Thursday 5.7.2015 We're experiencing issues adding full text to News Brief posts.  Click the source logo in the lower left corner of each post to the full article. All other. Continue reading

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Smashing Pumpkins Frontman To Develop “Talent” For Pro Wrestling

We're used to musicians with hyphenated resumes: hip hop – entrepreneur, singer – actor, rocker – filmmaker, pop star – fashion designer. But Smashing Pumpkins frontman – Pro Wrestling Senior Producer. Continue reading

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