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REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review
In this revisitation of the past week’s music industry news, we look back at why the Ke$ha/Dr. Luke lawsuit highlights so much of what is wrong with the industry, Spotify’s new cartoon series, Led Zeppelin’s mass of legal fees in the wake of the ‘Stairway’ case, and more. Liv Buli’s…
Spotify’s Original Content, Shazam Gets a Gameshow, Frank Ocean is Just Cruel and More – Liv Buli’s Weekend Reading List
Just back from vacation, Liv Buli, the Data Journalist for Pandora’s Next Big Sound shares what she’s paying attention to, as she parses data while taking the cultural temperature. Liv often sees what matters before the rest of us; and shares it most Fridays on Hypebot . _______________________________________ Hello world….
Today Is National Vinyl Record Day: Support You Indie Music Store
Over the last few years before labels started to get significant checks from music streaming, the one bright spot was the rebirth of vinyl. Today, August 12th, is officially Vinyl Record Day. Go support the music and the stores that you love. Go buy some vinyl. Related articles Vinyl Record…
The Kesha-Dr. Luke Lawsuit Exemplifies Everything That Is Wrong With The Music Industry
Ke$ha’s decision to drop her California lawsuit in order to continue making music does not indicate that her allegations were in any way false, as she continues to pursue said claims via the New York court system, meanwhile the lawsuit does serve to highlight many problems within the music industry….
TARGETING: Your Daily Key To Growing Your Fanbase, Contacts
Growing a fanbase on social media is a difficult task, and requires a carefully plotted out strategy in order to be successful. Here we look at how targeting other musicians and fans who are likely to enjoy your music can help with marketing and growing your contacts. __________________________ Guest Post…
4 Instances When You Shouldn’t Take A Gig
As an eager band or artist just starting out, it can sometimes be tempting to say yes to every gig you’re offered. After all, more shows = more chance of success right? Not always, here we look at four different reasons why it can be better to turn down a…
Music Publishing News Roundup 8.12.16: Ozzy Sued For $2M • Cox Owes BMG $25M • Ed Sheeran, Sony/ATV Sued
Ozzy Osbourne and his company Blizzard Music Limited have been sued by his former songwriting partner and bassist Bob Daisley. Daisley claims that Osbourne and his company had been improperly deducting undisclosed fees before paying out royalties related to the Prince of Darkness’ hit “Crazy Train,” and is seeking $2…
Apple Music In 114 Countries, But At Very Different Costs
As far as geographical spread goes Apple Music seems to be winning the streaming wars, having expanded to 114 different countries. Interestingly, however, it seems Apple is using variable pricing in these different locations, unbeknownst to many artists and publishers. _______________________ Guest Post by Bobby Owsinski on Music 3.0 If…
THU. BRIEF: Spotify + Gaming • Facebook Tweaks Feed… Again • Drake Conquers Streaming • SeatGeek • More
Friday 8.12.16 Music Business News From Around The Web Is Spotify’s first small step into the world of gaming a harbinger of things to come? Updated continuously under our More News tab