Market generates more than $2bn, with download holding and streaming up 61%
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If Daniel Ek wants to frighten the majors, he should step back in time
Why becoming a record label isn’t Spotify’s golden ticket to profitability
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‘Artist managers are missing out on millions by over-relying on big banks’
‘Financial institutions have been overcharging the music industry for years,’ says Centtrip Music boss Tony North
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Jimmy Iovine isn’t always right – but this time, he’s on the money
Why weighting paid-for streams in the world’s singles charts makes sense
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Big changes are coming at Pandora this month – one way or another
Don’t be shocked if the company sells for a bargain price this month
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French recorded music market up 5.4% – but streaming growth slowed in 2016
Streaming up 37% year-on-year as physical still dominates market
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Are the major labels in danger of turning music streaming into a monopoly owned by Apple?
Songtradr’s Paul Wiltshire warns majors not to kill off Spotify
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Warner Music just joined the $1bn streaming record company club
Total recorded music revenues up 8%; publishing revenues at Warner/Chappell up 7%
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If Spotify delays its IPO into 2018, it faces some serious financial pain
How much has Daniel Ek’s company promised in terms to secure a $1bn loan intake?
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Apple owns $246bn in cash. What’s it willing to spend on ruling the music business?
Tim Cook is ready to acquire and wants original content. What could that mean for music?
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