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Rhapsody Names Former UMG Exec As First CEO
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Who knew that Rhapsody and Napster didn't have a CEO? Since a 2010 spin-off from RealNetworks, the streamer has been run by a series of interim execs, none of which had full CEO status, until today. Rhapsody has hired its first CEO, Mike Davis. Previously, Davis led the content and distribution (UMGD) divisions as EVP and GM of Universal Music Enterprises (UME). More recently, Davis was a senior operating consultant for The Gores Group. “I am thrilled to join Rhapsody ...
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Gypsy-World Music Travelers "The Hollands" Free MP3 Available At The Franciscanized World Website
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Phil Kolter
Year of Mercy Song Series features The Hollands “Reconciled”, a free download through April at the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Web Site The Hollands craft handmade music that incorporates several genres, from the transcendent improvisational spirit of jazz to swinging gypsy and roots celtic-folk. Download Free MP3 Jana Holland, originally a Michigander, has traveled between three continents, with an interest in songs of old and desire for all to experience community through song. A songwriter in her own right, ...
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Pandora Paid $500 Million In Royalties In Last 9 Months
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A service like Pandora generating $500 million in payments to artists and songwriters in 9 months was almost imaginable just 5 years ago. And while some wish it were more, the milestone stands as an example of what building sustainable artist revenue streams can look like in 2016 and beyond. Pandora has generated more than $2 billion in all-time royalties for artists and songwriters, according to stats released by the music streamer today. The milestone comes just nine months after ...
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Streaming Is More Than A Wave – It’s Now the Sea In Which the Music Business Swims
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Like it or not, streaming is quickly becoming the dominant means through which consumers listen to music, and while many frequently dismiss streaming for its failure to pay artists the proper royalties which they are owed, it has become the largest money-maker for the American music industry. Guest Post by John Kohl of TuneGO In the music industry, there are two major— and strangely popular— knocks on streaming services: they pay skimpy royalties to artists and they have cost the ...
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Led Zeppelin Copyright Case To Go Jury, But Band Will Likely Lose
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In the music industry's latest round of copyright accusations, Led Zeppelin is being put on blast for allegedly stealing portions of 'Stairway To Heaven.' The case is set to go to court, with a grim looking outcome expected for the band. Guest Post by Mike Masnick on Techdirt This isn't surprising, even if it is a bit disappointing. Led Zeppelin has long been accused of copying others songs, and there are actually a bunch of videos on YouTube detailing examples. Here's ...
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CÜR Media Raises $2M To Pay Labels, Launch Streaming Service Aimed At More Casual Music Fans
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Social music streamer CÜR Media has had a rocky launch. Recent SEC filings showed that it had missed the deadline for its first payments to all three major labels. The $2 million raised this week should put the startup back on track. CÜR Media has announced the completion of $2 million in financing led by Intuitive Venture Partners and Katalyst Securities. CÜR will to use the cash to pay content providers including the three major record labels and as working capital. ...
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Analyst Mark Mulligan Dives Into IFPI's Global Music Report 2016 And Surfaces Several Surprising Takeaways
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Yesterday the IFPI released its Global Music Report 2016 show the first real growth for the music industry in 20 years driven largely by explosive growth in streaming. Here top music industry analyst Mark Mulligan takes a look at the meaning behind the stats. By industry analyst Mark Mulligan of MIDiA The IFPI today announced its annual assessment of the size of the global recorded music business. For the first time in a long time the music industry has been able ...
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Five Reasons Why Fans Love Vinyl
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While overall physical sales of music have seen a massive decline in recent years as more listeners transition to streaming, vinyl has been making a remarkable comeback, with its sales almost doubling in the past several years. Here we look at some of the reasons behind this unprecedented resurgence in popularity. Guest Post by Jessica Kane Sometimes it seems that no one buys music anymore. A digital download has replaced going to the music store and picking up a CD for ...
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