DJs & Music Copyright; 5-Year Anniversary for Spotify ‘Hot Country’ Playlist; Echelon Debuts Licensed Music Offering

November 27 · Issue #1077 · View online

Spotify’s Hot Country Playlist Celebrates Five-Year Anniversary

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Since the launch of the playlist in 2015, it has amassed 6 million followers and has seen more than 5 billion streams.

Peloton rival Echelon launches fully-licensed music offering for fitness classes

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UK-based company inks deal with SOCAN-owned MediaNet.

Mixcloud founder: here's what DJs need to know about music copyright

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DJs around the world are becoming increasingly aware of copyright rules due to takedowns and mutings online – but the complex nature of music means that things aren’t always as clear as they could be.

Music is now a ‘full blown category’ on Twitch, as Amazon-owned firm recruits for Head of Artist Relations

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New job ad reveals more about Twitch’s ambitions in music.

Spotify users can save individual podcast episodes to their libraries

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If you’ve paid any attention to Spotify lately, you’ll know the company is pushing much of its considerable might behind podcasts.

Song Lyrics Generators: Are They Good for Songwriters?

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Learn about different song lyrics generators, including how they work, if the songs they generate are any good, and if it’s a viable way to write lyrics.

How Pandora and SiriusXM Adjusted to Covid-Era Listening Habits

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Denise Karkos, CMO of both brands, navigates a pair of very different journeys

Over 2bn YouTube users are now watching music videos every month

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Lyor Cohen calls on music industry to link arm-in-arm with YouTube to “pitch Madison Avenue”

Dancing to a new beat – Japanese music fans finally switch to streaming

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The Japanese music market, one of the last bastions of CD sales, appears at last to be conceding to the inevitable and adopting streaming.

Congrats to the 5 CD Baby artists who won a 2020 Latin Grammy!

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CD Baby artists and songwriters continue their strong showing at the Latin Grammys with 5 wins and 14 total nominations!

Hear New Holiday Spotify Singles From Camilo, Ruston Kelly, Dashboard Confessional and More

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Spotify has just added one dozen new tracks to its Spotify Singles: Holiday Collection.

How Long Should You Keep Your Audio System?

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An undeniable truth, in all facets of society, is that technology moves ever onward. What is by today’s standards new, fashionable, and cutting edge will be,

Quartz Hill Records Adds Karen Tallier As Director Of Streaming, Digital Marketing & Brand Strategy

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At Quartz Hill, she will conceptualize and implement streaming, digital media and digital marketing initiatives for the label, as well as oversee social media, contesting and brand relations for the label and its artists.

The best music podcasts

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It can be impossible to navigate the enormous podcast wasteland but here at The Forty-Five, we’ve rounded up the best music podcasts for you.

Playlist: Nick Cave

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Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds: an immense, dense, richly rewarding body of work as compiled by lifelong superfan and Cave afficionado Fenner Pearson.

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Friday, December 4, 2020

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Clubbing TV Launches Livestreaming Platform for DJs; Spotify Tests Snapchat-Like Stories for Playlists; Dummy, Believe Partner for Invite-Only Distribution Company

Friday, December 4, 2020

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Friday, December 4, 2020

December 2 · Issue #1080 · View online Platform & Stream SiriusXM Launches Next Wave Virtual Concert Series musicrow.com – Share SiriusXM will present six new virtual concerts over three

Indie Artist Market Exploding in China; SiriusXM Debuts New Bob Marley Channel; Maren Morris Bringing Special Livestream to Fans From Nashville

Friday, December 4, 2020

December 3 · Issue #1081 · View online Platform & Stream The independent artist market is exploding in China www.musicbusinessworldwide.com – Share China is becoming a particularly interesting

YouTube’s Plan to Win the Music Streaming Wars; Arab Music Industry New Target for Global Streaming Giants; Spotify's Sales Pitch to Advertisers

Wednesday, November 25, 2020

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Commercial Radio at a Crossroads; Spotify Proves It: Europe Can Grow Own Tech Giants; Introducing the NFL Music Library; Noveto Wants to Beam Music to Your Ears

Clubbing TV Launches Livestreaming Platform for DJs; Spotify Tests Snapchat-Like Stories for Playlists; Dummy, Believe Partner for Invite-Only Distribution Company

SiriusXM Launches Next Wave Virtual Concert Series; Up Close with Sonos Radio HD; Joe Rogan, Bad Bunny Top Spotify’s Year-End ‘Wrapped’ Lists

Indie Artist Market Exploding in China; SiriusXM Debuts New Bob Marley Channel; Maren Morris Bringing Special Livestream to Fans From Nashville

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