The Lockdown Live Streaming Revolution; The Art of Clearing A Sample; John Prine Streaming Boost

April 13 · Issue #899 ·

The Lockdown Live Streaming Revolution, From The DJing Priest To Radiohead

From the DJing priest to Carl Cox’s vegetable growing tips to Haçienda club classics, the COVID-19 lockdown is inspiring an outpouring of creativity via live streaming.

The Art of Clearing A Sample: Deciding If It’s Worth It and How To Actually Do It.

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Hip hop and samples go hand in hand, for better or worse. We have seen samples become the core element of some of the greatest records ever. We have also seen samples hinder the release of a record…

John Prine's Songs Streamed More Than 20 Million Times Since His Death

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The late John Prine’s music resonated strongly with fans following his death on April 7, according to initial reports to Nielsen Music/MRC Data.

Why Do We Even Listen to New Music?

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Our brains reward us for seeking out what we already know. So why should we reach to listen to something we don’t?

Soundwhale Streamlines Remote Collaboration for Musicians

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Production is flickering back to life, after a sudden shutdown. But putting a show or series together completely remotely demands specific tools.

How Spotify’s "Indigo" Playlist Captures a Moment of Alt-Country Magic

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The new playlist is teeming with Americana gems–most of whom are flying just under the radar

Island Records Australia’s streaming series gets interactive with fans

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Having long delivered live music to fans with its local roster, Island Records Australia isn’t stopping amid the global COVID-19 pandemic - it’s just doing things a little differently.

Music Marketing: The 8 Step Digital Music Marketing Plan

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A good music marketing plan is key for getting your next release in front of as many people as possible. Here’s 7 steps to do it right.

Future Fans Have Another Project They Want the Rapper to Officially Release on Streaming Services

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Future fans want the Atlanta rapper to drop another mixtape on streaming services

Apple Music Launches 'Stream Local' Initiative to Support South African Artists

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The initiative is part of the music streaming platform’s efforts to support South African musicians during the coronavirus outbreak

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The Lockdown Live Streaming Revolution; The Art of Clearing A Sample; John Prine Streaming Boost

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