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Amazon Music Just Hired A "Global Head of Programming & Content Strategy"
Does a new hire signal that Amazon Music is about to follow in the footsteps of its streaming competitors and produce more exclusive music content? It's certainly a strategy that Amazon has used effectively within its video service. Former EMI and Apple exec Alex Luke has joined Amazon Music team in the newly created “leadership position" og ...
African American Museum Exhibit Explores Musical Roots
As a way of recognizing African American History Month, the Smithsonian is drawing attention to its 'Musical Crossroads' exhibit at its new National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington D.C. Guest Post from SoundExchange In recognition of African American History Month, we are highlighting the “Musical Crossroads” exhibit at the Smithsonian’s National Museum ...
This Company Will Press Your Cremated Ashes Into Vinyl [VIDEO]
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Want your love of music to live on past the grave? If donating to a local music program or other charity doesn't do it for you, there's an alternative. Your cremated ashes can be pressed into 1-30 vinyl records containing the audio of your choice, including your rant about how Nickelback really is a great band. ...
How The Music Industry Can Change (For The Better)
2016 was a big year for the music industry, both in terms of lawsuits and lobbying, although whether these were to the industry's benefit is debatable. Here we look at major issues with the music business in desperate need of resolution in the coming year. Guest post by Atty. Erin M. Jacobson on Forbes 2016 saw a lot ...
Collect All Your Royalties For Pandora Plays: A How To Guide
Although Pandora is often labeled as the poster child for services that don't pay artists the money they deserve, the reality is that Pandora can be one of the best ways for independent artists who own all the rights to their music to make a decent income. Guest Post by Chris Robley on DIY Musician You ...
The Music Business Is More Innovative Than You Think
While some may believe that the music industry has lost its ability to innovate, the reality is something very different, and as music and tech continue to grow and develop together, new concepts and ideas continue to propel the industry forward. The music business should be prouder of its pioneering spirit, argues Yvan Boudillet, TheLynk's founder and ...
Two Top SoundCloud Execs Exit As Financial Pressures Mount
Both the COO and VP of Finance at music streamer SoundCloud have left the company. Their exit comes just weeks after the company admitted in financial filings that it could run out of cash in 2017 if paid subscriptions did not increase. Chief Operating Officer Marc Strigel and Vice President of Finance Markus Harder have both ...
Trump Advisor Pens Useless, Uninformed Piece On Intellectual Property Theft
Although it's hardly at the forefront of current political issues, a recent and rather clueless piece in Business Insider regarding intellectual property and its theft from one of the members of Trump's transition team does not bode well for the music industry. Guest post by Mike Masnick from Techdirt I realize that there are much bigger issues at ...
Leadership Music Now Accepting Class Of 2018 Applications
Last year I had the honor of being part of the Leadership Music Class of 2016. I can honestly say that the days spent with my 47 classmates- “The Best Class Ever"- were among the most rewarding in my music industry career. Each year, Leadership Music gives about 50 diverse music industry professionals that same opportunity. ...
New York Times Subscribers Now Get Free Spotify Premium
On-demand music streamers are all pretty much stuck charging $/€/£ 9.99- much to there detriment, according to MIDiA's Mark Mulligan. So to attract new customers, they are constantly experimenting with discounts, pricing and partnerships like the one that Spotify and the New York Times announced today. The New York Times announced today that new digital All Access ...
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