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REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review
Neil Young drops on TIDAL, a judge assigns an administrator for the will-less Prince’s estate, Apple Music sees something of a growth spurt, and much more as we take one last look back a full week of industry news. Label Sues Band For ‘Shamelessly Attempting To Cash In Before Downfall…
Spotify Is Becoming MySpace, While Apple Music Becomes Facebook
Although Apple’s quarterly revenue streak was recently broken, a bump in Apple Music subscribers offered one bright spot in an otherwise grim report, suggesting Apple may finally be creating some perceived value in its music, even as Spotify loses ground. _____________________________ Guest Post by George Howard on Forbes As reported…
FRI. BRIEFING: Pandora Revenues, Stock Rise • YouTube Changes Content ID • Neil Young Joins Tidal • More
Friday 4.29.2016 Music Business News From Around The Web Tim Westergren got some breathing room yesterday as he works to retool the streaming giant. Updated continuously under our More News tab.
What People Are Listening To On Their Smartphones
Edison Research recently dropped some revealing numbers regarding what consumers are listening to on their smartphones, numbers which go against much of what we may have, up to now, been assuming about people’s listening habits. ________________________________ Guest Post by Bobby Owsinski on Music 3.0 Edison Research recently completed a study…
House Judiciary Chair Goodlatte Promises "Consensus" Copyright Reform (Finally) Coming Soon
Although copyright law is in desperate need of a 21st century overall, congress has been wary of any such update after the SOPA outcry in 2012…until now. A recent statement from Rep. Bob Goodlatte revealed that new proposals will soon be forthcoming, although whether or not they’ll actually improve copyright…
THU. BRIEFING: ASCAP Reports $1B Revenue • SFX Lawyers Bill $2M In Feb. • Top Piracy Havens • More
Thursday 4.28.2016 Music Business News From Around The Web There’s still a lot of money in music, but so little of it goes to the right people. Updated continuously under our More News tab. Related articles Does The Reddit Revolt Foretell A Similar Uprising For The Music Industry? New On…
WED. BRIEFING: Apple Music Hits 13M Subscribers As Earnings Fall • Congress Eyes Copyright • YouTube Retools • More
Wednesday 4.27.2016 Music Business News From Around The Web Apple earnings slid, but Music growth points to 20 million subscribers by year’s end. Updated continuously under our More News tab. Related articles New Ad Showcases Music On The Apple Watch [VIDEO] Watch: Official Guided Video Tour Of Music On Apple…
5 Things Which Separate Career Musicians From Hobby Musicians
While many call themselves musicians, the level of seriousness with which they treat their craft varies greatly. Here we look at five different factors which help to distinguish career musicians from those who simply pursue music as a hobby. _________________________________________ Guest Post by Christine Occhino on the Sonicbids Blog Music…
Beyoncé’s ‘Lemonade’ Embraces Indie Rock, Does Right By Copyright
Although the second track, "Hold Up," from Beyonce’s latest album Lemonade may at first seem to be brazenly ripping off preexisting tracks, closer inspection reveals that she seems to be taking all the proper legal and moral precautions. ____________________________ Guest Post by George Howard on Forbes Listening to the second…