The Music Business Should Be Looking Closely at Fortnite; Country Music Is Enjoying a Streaming Boom

May 9 · Issue #920 ·

Why the Music Business Should Be Looking Closely at Fortnite

What Fortnite’s parent company Epic Games — and its complex business model — tells us about the future of music, rights and artists.

Country Music Is Enjoying a Streaming Boom During the Pandemic

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As Americans continue to shelter in place, they are turning to country music to keep them company in record numbers.

How a Digital Music Festival Without Major Headliners Made $100,000

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With the live music business sidelined, “virtual” concerts like Live From Out There are growing increasingly popular and successful — even without superstars.

Acast partners with JioSaavn, one of India’s largest streaming audio services

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Acast, a podcast monetization and distribution platform, announced a new partnership with JioSaavn, one of the largest streaming audio services in India.

How the Coronavirus Pandemic Affects YouTube Video Views Worldwide

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To help you understand COVID-19’s effects on music streaming, Chartmetric compares daily YouTube video views for the Top 100 artists in six countries.

To Bump or Not to Bump? Music Biz Split on Waiting Out Pandemic for Album Releases

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To bump or not to bump? That’s the question on album launches amid the pandemic, as Lady Gaga, the Weeknd and Sam Hunt make their own calls.

Walmart provides exclusive music streaming offer to online shoppers

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Customers who purchase select products on Walmart.com can try out the Tidal music streaming service free.

Children's music booms on platforms from YouTube to JioSaavn

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One of the factors in YouTube’s viewing increase is the fact that schools are closed in many countries, and children are getting (even) more time on screens.

It's boom time for podcasts – but will going mainstream kill the magic?

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As star names pile onboard and listening habits change, we’re all ears. Can the quality survive?

With live music on hiatus, do artists need a better deal from recorded music?

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Artists have got used to making their money from touring. But with the coronavirus shutting down the live circuit, many will be taking a long, hard look at their recorded music business.

Spotify-owned Anchor can now turn your video chats into podcasts

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Spotify is tapping into the increased usage of video conferencing during the coronavirus quarantine to grow its own podcast business.

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Friday, May 8, 2020

May 8 · Issue #919 · View online Platform & Stream Where Can Virtual Concerts Go After Travis Scott's Fortnite Extravaganza? pitchfork.com – Share With COVID-19 putting a halt to the live music

College Radio Stations Face Uphill Battle; Where Will Spotify Be in 5 Years?; Apple Music Spotlights African Artists

Thursday, May 7, 2020

May 7 · Issue #918 · View online Platform & Stream With Empty Campuses, College Radio Stations Face Uphill Battle During Coronavirus www.billboard.com – Share Like just about every business,

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Wednesday, May 6, 2020

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Tuesday, May 5, 2020

May 5 · Issue #916 · View online Platform & Stream IFPI Global Music Report 2020: Music Sales Rise For Fifth Straight Year to $20 Billion www.billboard.com – Share Global music sales grew for the

The Music Business Should Be Looking Closely at Fortnite; Country Music Is Enjoying a Streaming Boom

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The Future of Virtual Concerts; Spotify Testing Video Podcasts; Super Hi-Fi Surpasses 1B Audio Transitions Per Month; 'All Day I Stream' Corrals Livestreams

College Radio Stations Face Uphill Battle; Where Will Spotify Be in 5 Years?; Apple Music Spotlights African Artists

Amazon Music on the Move; Recorded Music to Look Different; A 'Tinder for Songwriters' App; Spotify's 'Tip Jar'

SoundCloud Launches Twitch Channel; Music Livestreams Up; Pandora Founder's New Project; Music Sales Rise 5th Straight Year

Spotify's Big Opportunity; Onescreener Boosts Livestream Concerts; Rolling Stones' New Concert Streaming Series

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