The New Online Rap Communities; Music’s Last Best Hope Lies in Live-Streaming; Google Play Will Bite the Dust in December

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Bandcamp, Twitch & Discord: The New Online Rap Communities

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We look at Bandcamp, Twitch, and Discord in this guide to unconventional rap communities.

Music’s Last Best Hope Lies in Live-Streaming

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With big crowds and concerts off limits, there is almost no other way for performers to make money.

Google Play Will Bite the Dust in December As Migration to YouTube Music Continues

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Google’s lengthy road to shutting down its music streaming service, Google Play Music, is finally reaching an end.

State of YouTube 2019: Music became more valuable

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Pex reported on the state of Youtube in 2018, analyzing its uploads, views, and growth. In 2019, some things have changed.

Where TikTok fits in Microsoft’s music strategy

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Whatever the outcome, chaos is already underway.

10 Reasons Why SiriusXM Is Broadcast Radio's Public Enemy #1

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SiriusXM satellite radio is rapidly becoming broadcast radio’s chief competitor.

Blockchain to Disrupt Music Industry and Make It Change Tune

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Blockchain technology is tipping the scales of the music industry, shifting the power from intermediaries back to artists

Spotify's Rakesh Patel: 'We talk a lot about belonging'

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Spotify’s head of sales for the UK and pan-EMEA, Rakesh Patel, has found a happy and inclusive home at the audio-streaming brand, which he describes as having values that align strongly with his own.

Pandora, SiriusXM Debut New Weekly Chart, Playlist

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Pandora and SiriusXM have launched a new weekly chart and playlist, The Top Thumb Hundred.

Music streaming app NetEase to step up content moderation after trolls target depressed people during pandemic

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NetEase said it will take measures to regulate comments posted on its music streaming platform after receiving criticism that the app had become too ‘depressing’

What Each Country Pays For Spotify Premium and How It Affects What Artists Get Paid

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Spotify is available in 92 countries. But what users pay for a Spotify Premium subscription varies widely, according to a new study.

Spotify Head Of Songwriter, Publishing Relations Jules Parker Works To Spotlight Behind-the-Scenes Creators

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Spotify recently expanded its beta songwriter pages and “Written By” playlists which offer a deeper dive into some of the creators behind the most popular songs.

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Music Creation, Consumption are Changing Fast; Children's Music a Key Investment Area for the Music Business

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August 3 · Issue #992 · View online Platform & Stream The Pandemic Effect: Music Creation And Consumption Are Changing Fast www.forbes.com – Share Profound changes are underway in music creation

Facebook to Finally Get the Rights to Show Music Videos; Ideas on the Future of Playlists

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What If Spotify Did Direct Deals With Writers?; 'Song Sommelier' Brings Vinyl-Era Art, Storytelling to Streaming; Craft Brewed Music CEO: ‘You’ll Discover New Things’

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