How to Get Signed by Spotify Records

Spotify has already signed direct deals with artists.  Now, they’re likely to start signing a whole lot more.  Want to be part of the action? Why isn’t Spotify’s CEO an internet billionaire?  That’s a question that Daniel Ek is probably asking himself every morning.  But there’s actually a really simple reason. Actually, there are three […]

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Apple Music Refuses to Stop Industry-Killing Exclusives

What happens when you throw $500,000 in a musician’s face?  Well, they usually take it.  But that doesn’t make it healthy for the music industry or music fans. And so we had another giant bombshell over the weekend.  Chance the Rapper received $500,000 from Apple for making Coloring Book an iTunes and Apple Music exclusive. […]

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Apple Music Refuses to Stop Industry-Killing Exclusives

What happens when you throw $500,000 in a musician’s face?  Well, they usually take it.  But that doesn’t make it healthy for the music industry or music fans. And so we had another giant bombshell over the weekend.  Chance the Rapper received $500,000 from Apple for making Coloring Book an iTunes and Apple Music exclusive. […]

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Music Industry Jobs: The Latest Juicy Hires and Promotions!

Who’s grabbing the latest music industry jobs? Here’s who’s been hiring, promoting, and ‘acqui-hiring’… Publications To kick off new music industry jobs and hires, Okayplayer has just welcomed Rachel Hislop as editor in chief.  Hislop will report to CEO Jayson Jackson, and the pair will continue to expand the company’s editorial coverage.  This will include […]

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Is New York the Center of the Music Industry Universe?

A study sponsored by New York City shows New York City has the world’s largest music ecosystem. Would a similar study sponsored by another major city find the same? A new study published by the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME) highlights the role New York has played in the music industry. Conducted by […]

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Is New York the Center of the Music Industry Universe?

A study sponsored by New York City shows New York City has the world’s largest music ecosystem. Would a similar study sponsored by another major city find the same? A new study published by the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME) highlights the role New York has played in the music industry. Conducted by […]

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