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RIAA Trashes Its Legacy As 1st Amendment Supporter, Cheers On Global Internet Censorship [Op-Ed]

Source: HypeBot
July 7, 2017

Although the RIAA used to function as a major force in safeguarding free speech and the First Amendment, the organization has of late taken a different direction, and become noticeably wish-washy on the issue of free speech, and in some instances seems even to be championing censorship. Guest post by Mike Masnick of Techdirt It appears that many people don't remember this, but the RIAA used to be a major force in protecting free speech and the First Amendment. It had many ...

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Deezer's Acquisition Of SoundCloud Could Transform It's Market Narrative [Mark Mulligan]

Source: HypeBot
July 6, 2017

France based music streamer Deezer has reportedly emerged as the frontrunner in the race to buy SoundCloud thanks the deep pockets of its billionaire owner. If a sale is completed, it could transform not only Deezer but the entire music streaming landscape says MIDiA's Mark Mulligan. By Mark Mulligan of MIDiA and The Music Industry Blog News has emerged of Deezer being a potential buyer of troubled Soundcloud. This follows on from Spotify’s prolonged but ultimately abortive courting last year. Soundcloud was ...

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Sony Music Is Opening A Vinyl Pressing Plant, 30 Years After It Closed The Last One

Source: HypeBot
July 1, 2017

Everything that's old is new again. Or at least that's true for Sony Music Entertainment, who after a hiatus of three decades, will start producing vinyl records again in their own new plant to help meet the high demand for the hipster audio format. After a 30 year hiatus, Sony is opening a plant to produce vinyl records. According to the Japan Times, Sony subsidiary Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc. has installed vinyl presses and record cutting machines in a ...

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How to Manage A Release Across Multiple Territories [PODCAST]

Source: HypeBot
July 1, 2017

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Proposed Tesla Music Service Not What Everyone Thinks

Source: HypeBot
June 28, 2017

Although rumors about a new Tesla streaming service have been flying thick and fast, the truth may be something rather different. While Tesla has indeed been in talks with major labels, it seems more likely that they're trying to enhance their auto experience than launch a standalone music service. Guest post by Bobby Owsinski on Music 3.0 The last few days has seen plenty of news copy about the rumor of new Tesla music streaming service, and, as usual with ...

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Full Text Of Official Pandora Announcement Of Tim Westergren Exit, New Board Member

Source: HypeBot
June 28, 2017

Pandora made the rumored exit of co-founder and CEO Tim Westergren official this morning along with the appointment of a new board member. In addition to our full story and analysis, here is the full official press release from Pandora: Senior Leadership Transition and Appoints New Board Member Board Initiates CEO Search Following Tim Westergren Decision to Step Down; CFO Naveen Chopra Named Interim CEO Company Adds Jason Hirschhorn to Board of Directors OAKLAND, Calif.—(BUSINESS WIRE)— Pandora (NYSE: P) today ...

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5 Biggest Myths About Music Streaming

Source: HypeBot
June 28, 2017

Having heard plenty, both good and bad, about streaming services, Chris Robley here attempts to debunk several myths surrounding music streaming ranging from its potential profitability to the differences between the various platforms. Guest post by Chris Robley of CD Baby's DIY Musician Between conferences, emails, blog comments, and just hanging out with musician friends, I hear a lot of independent artists’ opinions about music streaming — both plus and minus. Some of these opinions are well-informed while others seem like ...

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Pandora CEO Tim Westergren To Exit [REPORT]

Source: HypeBot
June 27, 2017

Pandora [P] CEO Tim Westergren is stepping down, according to reports surfacing late on Sunday. The shift comes just weeks after U.S. satellite radio company Sirius XM [SIRI.O] agreed to invest $480 million in the music streamer. A Pandora spokesperson declined to comment. Pandora's co-founder and most visible advocate, Tim Westergren, is exiting the music streamer, reports recode. He will likely stay at the company until a replacement is found. Earlier this month, Pandora attracted a $480 million investment from ...

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