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With Apple Music have all but abandoned timed album exclusives, does the practice still pose a threat to the industry? Spotify’s Troy Carter believes so. To better highlight the contributions of songwriters and producers, Spotify recently introduced ‘Secret Genius.’ The global initiative would shine on a light on the contributions of people who help produce […]
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Merlin Network makes it clear: No, YouTube doesn’t pay out artists equally, but Spotify does. YouTube has long been considered the bane of the music industry. Thanks in part to exploiting DMCA safe harbor loopholes, the video platform can pay out major labels and artists the bare minimum. As it pushes ahead with its IPO […]
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Ahead of their long-rumored IPO, Spotify has yet to fix its main problem: unmatched song royalties. When a radio station plays a song, Swedish copyright organization STIM looks at who to pay. The organization does the same when listeners stream songs from Swedish artists and songwriters. Yet, for the second time in less than a […]
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Apple added 7m subs in the prior 6 months – but Spotify added 10m
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Spotify has reportedly pushed for a direct listing on the New York Stock Exchange. Yet, a Spotify co-founder denies that IPO plans even exist. So, who’s correct? To prepare for their long-awaited IPO, Swedish streamer Spotify opened an office in New York City. Co-founder Martin Lorenzton also stepped down as Chairman, allowing CEO Daniel Ek […]
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Some of the most powerful people in the music industry hate YouTube. Now, they have a way to destroy it — without destroying fan relationships or feeding piracy. It’s not that YouTube can’t be stopped. It’s that the music industry doesn’t have the balls to stop it. Because if Taylor Swift can figure out how to […]
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One Love Manchester Concert is organized in solidarity with the victims of May 22nd suicide bombing during a concert by Grande in Manchester.
L.A Reid is no more an opening keynote at Midem. It was confirmed that it happened due to sexual harassment allegations on him.
Many Children or Spouse Inherit a song catalogue but they are not aware of what benefits they can get. It’s better to get the advice from an expert.
Google play music free trail has been extended by Google from 90 days to 120 days now. Google didn’t confirm that how long will it go yet.