Business, Services And Guides For Music Labels
Young Dolph and Yo Gotti don’t exactly see eye to eye. Yet, why has their bitter rivalry endangered the lives of innocent civilians? In an expletive-filled track off one of his latest albums, Young Dolph proudly raps the following, “A hundred shots, a hundred shots “How the f–k you miss a whole hundred shots?” Yesterday […]
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Spotify’s splashy World Trade Center digs include 14 floors of breathtaking scenery. But it also required a 17-year lease — for more than $566 million in total rent. According to financial details shared with Digital Music News this morning, Spotify is sinking massive amounts into its 4 World Trade Center lease. That is: more than $566 […]
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Have DJs finally found a way to create new mixes from high-quality stems? For years, DJs, producers, and remixers have had to rely on non-legal stems to create mixes of popular songs. Now, music creators may finally have a legal way to create and legally distribute remixes. Following a landmark deal with Sony Music, Nashville-based […]
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Looking for a miniature vinyl record player that you can eat? Say hello to Dimension Plus’ Oreo Vinyl. Sometimes, you’re in the mood to enjoy your favorite vinyl record. Other times, you just want to savor sweet, delicious chocolate cookies with cream filling. But, what if you could do both at the same time? Well, […]
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“Tonight, I’m taking a knee for America,” Stevie Wonder told a cheering audience at Global Citizen Festival. That was the start of a vitriolic and racist backlash against the legendary musician. This weekend, Stevie Wonder became the first musician to join scores of professional athletes taking a knee during the National Anthem. That quickly stirred […]
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Fun fact: if you don’t properly register for Congress’ proposed universal song database, you’ll lose the rights to your entire life’s work. Looks like Congress’ proposed ‘Transparency in Music Licensing and Ownership Act’ forgot to include the ‘Transparency’ part. In fact, there’s an insane poison pill that essentially strips copyright owners of their licenses if they […]
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In three weeks, ‘Cash Me Outside’ artist Danielle Bregoli (Bhad Bhabie) has found massive success. Yet, will anyone remember her three years from now? According to popular independent musician Ari Herstand, two separate music industries now exist. The traditional music industry follows the Superstar Business model. Major labels run this industry. They focus solely on […]
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If you have a few thousand dollars lying around, this website will help you score hundreds of thousands of Spotify followers and plays. To break in the music industry, some artists have worked hard for years, refining their talents. Others, like Ed Sheeran, thanked piracy for their mainstream success. But, what if I told you […]
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Big Hit Entertainment shut down BTS Chuseok holiday rumors. Yet, not every fan has believed the group’s label. During the Chuseok holiday, most Koreans travel en masse to their hometowns. According to the Korean Tourism Organization (KTO), family members share food and stories, giving thanks to their ancestors. They spend quality time with each other […]
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New investors have brought life to multiple start-up companies and entertainment projects. When a music company is forced to close its doors, it often leaves behind a very bitter lesson. Rising music tech companies Ricall and Blin.gy were no exception. Ricall offered music pre-licensed for use in advertising, film, and TV. Founded in 1998, the […]
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