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THURSDAY 3.28.19 Music Business News From Around The Web Updated continuously under the More News tab

Bruce Houghton on 03/28/2019 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Major Label Signs An Algorithm To A 20 Album Deal

This is NOT an early April Fools joke. Endel, an app that uses algorithms the company calls predictive mechanics to produce personalized sounds to help you focus and relax, has. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/22/2019 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Spotify Begins Label Licensing Talks Amid Major Disputes

Spotify has begun negotiations to renew its licencees with all three major labels and other rights holders. The talks begin with Spotify on the offensive against the music industry on. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/22/2019 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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ADA Inks Sara Evans’ Born To Fly Records

WMG owned indie distributor ADA Worldwide has partnered with multi-platinum country artist Sara Evans and her indie label, Born To Fly Records. ADA will support the Nashville-based label with sales. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/20/2019 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Jaxsta Adds Warner Music To Global Music Metadata Platform

Warner Music Group has granted music metadata platform Jaxsta permission to tap into its massive song and recording database.The deal marks Jaxsta’s 28th licencing data agreement in the last 18. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/15/2019 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Africa’s Boomplay Inks WMG Licensing Deal

African streaming and download service Boomplay has inked a direct licensing agreement with Warner Music to bring the company’s global music roster to millions of music fans across the continent.

Bruce Houghton on 03/15/2019 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)
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YouTube Launches In India Priced 20% Under Spotify, With Licences From All 3 Majors

YouTube Music has launched in India just days after Spotify's controversial launch there. YouTube Music Premium subscriptions are priced at 99 rupee, or 20% lower than the 119 rupees /. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/12/2019 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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WMG, Dubset Partner To Offer Legal DJ Mixes

Dubset, the music marketplace and rights management database for DJs and artists, has inked a deal with Warner Music Group (WMG).

Bruce Houghton on 03/07/2019 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Orchard Co-Founder Scott Cohen Joins WMG As Chief Innovation Officer

[UPDATED] Scott Cohen, co-founder of The Orchard, has joined Warner Music Group in the newly created position of Chief Innovation Officer, Recorded Music. Cohen exited the Sony owned indie distributor. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/06/2019 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Spotify Revises WMG Statement, Issues Full India Launch Press Release

Words have become weapons in the battle between Spotify and WMG's Warner/Chappell Music publishing. Overnight, Spotify clarified one of their jabes, alongside a fill announcement of the streamer's launch in. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 02/27/2019 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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