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Advice To Labels: When Reissuing Vinyl, Take The Extra Step
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The resurgence of vinyl has breathed new life into a number formerly overlooked albums, bringing hitherto forgotten artists out of the woodwork. When it comes to these fresh pressings, however, it's important that labels take the time (and money) to invest in top notch audio quality. Guest post by Larry Jaffee of Making Vinyl The vinyl revival has provided a new lease of life for countless underappreciated albums that originally fell through the cracks. When done right, such reissues are ...
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CD Baby Acquired By Downtown Music
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Downtown Music Holdings has acquired AVL Digital Group and its portfolio of music distribution, rights management and artist services businesses, including CD Baby, AdRev, DashGo and Soundrop. DMH is the company behind Downtown Music Publishing and Songtrust. The deal is estimated to be worth $200 million. In 2018, CD Baby is estimated to have generated $100M in earnings, accounting for almost 1/6th of independent artist revenue globally. CD Baby pioneered distribution for independent artists, first with CDs and then as ...
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Article 13 Copyright Directive Is Approved Ending Safe Harbor For YouTube
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The European Union gave its final approval to the Article 11 and 13 Copyright Directive designed to update copyright law in Europe for the online age. Members of the European Parliament voted 348 in favor and 274 against. Google, YouTube and others in tech say that the rule, which requires a much more stringent policing of infringing content, will limit user generated content stifle creativity. Most major music and media companies strongly disagree and support the legislation. After the vote, Frances ...
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Major Label Signs An Algorithm To A 20 Album Deal
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This is NOT an early April Fools joke. Endel, an app that uses algorithms the company calls predictive mechanics to produce personalized sounds to help you focus and relax, has signed a multi-album deal with Warner Music Group. As part of the deal with WMG's Art Music division, the five first albums part of its Sleep series titled Clear Night, Rainy Night, Cloudy Afternoon, Cloudy Night, and Foggy Morning have been released on Apple Music, Spotify, Google Play, and Deezer. ...
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The Awkward Truth Behind Skip Rates
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With the ubiquity of music access and a lack of any need for patience, the term “skip-rate" has crept into the modern music industry lexicon, and some new data behind why and when consumers are skipping songs (and thereby not generating revenue for the artist) has many in the industry concerned. Guest post by James Shotwell of Haulix Think you have a hit song on your new album? Better make it track one. When you have access to everything all ...
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The Recording Industry Is Growing, So Why Do We Need Article 13? [Op-Ed]
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With Article 13 just weeks away from becoming law both sides are ratcheting up to support or fight the copyright directive. Mike Masnick sits firmly in the later cap and asks why the restrictive legislation is need at a time of explosive growth in the music industry. em>By Mike Masnick from Techdirt
A key claim by those who support Article 13 is that it's necessary to get “fair compensation" for artists on the internet. Whenever more specifics are needed, supporters ...
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How To Prepare For A Post-Album Music Industry [Keith Jopling Of MIDiA]
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The album is not dead, but it is fading away; and stats shared by MIDiA analyst Keith Jopling confirm the trend. Adults that claim to listen to whole albums monthly, stands at just 16% according to Q4 ‘18 data from MIDiA, a drop from 22% in the previous quarter. By Keith Jopling, MIDiA’s Consulting Lead from the Music Industry blog.This is a follow-up piece to What’s Next In Playlist Innovation? Every week I’m still excited to check out the ...
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Willie Oteri Announces New Project And New Releases
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Official Release Date for Dark Matter Horns: Narratives Vol. 2 – Spring 2019 Official Release Dates for O'clock: “The Nip," “Feb 25," “Riot in the Meadow," March 1st with more singles to follow during the year. Narratives Vol. 2 by Willie Oteri's Dark Matter Horns is the second release to focus on Oteri's tenor saxophone and flute work. He is joined here by long-time friend Dave Laczko on trumpet and veteran Austin drummer Steve Mankenberg. Recorded live in studio using ...
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