Treasure Trove of Jazz, Soul Concert Videos on Qwest TV; Crowdfunding an Album During COVID-19

December 23 · Issue #1095 · View online

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A Treasure Trove of Jazz and Soul Concert Videos on Quincy Jones’s Streaming Site

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Incredible live-performance footage is newly available on Qwest TV, amplifying the music with a cinematic dimension.

How Social Media and UGC Could Decide the Future of the Music Industry

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UGC & social media are being pegged as the industry’s next big opportunity. But are rightsholders, technology systems & licensing infrastructures prepared?

The COVID-19 Stimulus Bill Would Make Illegal Streaming a Felony

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Providing relief via direct assistance and loans to struggling individuals and businesses hit hard by COVID-19 has been a priority for federal lawmakers this past month.

Spotify says it’s dominating the podcasting market because of a million-plus tiny podcasts

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Spotify shared data around its podcast creation software Anchor today, including the detail that the service now powers 1.3 million shows on Spotify.

New Viberate Report on Beatport’s 2020 Trends and Winners

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With touring and live events at a standstill, musicians and labels quickly turned to streaming and digital releases.

Creating new music: crowdfunding an album during COVID-19

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Thinking about crowdfunding an album? Here’s how one musician created with her first fan-funded album project during the covid-19 pandemic.

Tones And I’s ‘Dance Monkey’ Shimmies to 2 Billion Plays on Spotify

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Tones’s breakthrough hit “Dance Monkey” on Tuesday (Dec. 22) moved past two billion streams on Spotify, a rare feat that places Tones in the record books several times over.

Why Is The Obscure B-Side “Harness Your Hopes” Pavement’s Top Song On Spotify? It’s Complicated.

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A couple years ago, Stephen Malkmus walked into a shop and didn’t recognize himself.

Artificial intelligence A&R tools keep finding new hit artists. This one actually ‘listens’ to music.

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Musiio believes it’s invented tech that’s never been seen before in the music industry. The company’s CEO, Hazel Savage, explains what it can do.

Troy Carter and Suzy Ryoo’s music tech startup Q&A launches software group, Venice Innovation Labs

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Q&A, a startup developing tech for the music industry co-founded by industry insiders Troy Carter (Lady Gaga’s first manager) and Suzy Ryoo, has launched a new suite of software products through a division called Venice Innovation Labs.

How To Make A Good Playlist: Tips From A Tiny Desk Producer

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So you’re planning the perfect candlelit evening — or the perfect road trip, or the perfect afternoon at home. Where do you start? A playlist, of course. NPR Music’s Bobby Carter showed us how he crafts them.

2 Ways Spotify Can Boost Its Profits

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How the largest audio streaming platform in the world can expand its margins at scale.

YouTube Music swaps album list layout for a more glanceable grid in latest UI tweak

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It’s been a big year for YouTube Music.

Classic Album Sundays to return in January

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After a short Christmas break, the popular My Classic Album is set to return streaming live every Sunday from January 10 at 8pm via YouTube and Facebook.

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Record Labels Reap Billions From Tunes on Social Media; Trqk in the Spotlight; SyncFloor, Bodega Sync Partner

Tuesday, December 22, 2020

December 22 · Issue #1094 · View online Platform & Stream Record Labels Reap Billion-Dollar Bonanza From Tunes on Social Media www.bloomberg.com – Share Warner Music signs accord with TikTok, the

Can TikTok Rival MTV's Heyday for Gen-Z?; Spotify Finally Coming to South Korea; Exploring Les Paul's Radio Shown Archives

Monday, December 21, 2020

December 21 · Issue #1093 · View online Platform & Stream Can TikTok Rival MTV's Heyday For Gen-Z? www.billboard.com – Share The short-form video app cemented its status as a discovery tool for

Can Music Keep Up in the Attention Economy?; Tuned Global Inks New Deals in Asia; Spotify Adds Centralized Hub to Learn More About Songwriters

Friday, December 18, 2020

December 18 · Issue #1092 · View online Platform & Stream Streaming Is Stalling: Can Music Keep Up in the Attention Economy? www.billboard.com – Share Has streaming volume really peaked in the US,

Next Steps for Digital Music Information; Elvis Costello & Songwriting in the Streaming Era; Facebook Debuts Collaborative Music Video App

Thursday, December 17, 2020

December 17 · Issue #1091 · View online Platform & Stream A Metadata with Destiny: The Next Steps for Digital Music Information www.synchtank.com – Share From smart speakers & livestreaming to

Treasure Trove of Jazz, Soul Concert Videos on Qwest TV; Crowdfunding an Album During COVID-19

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Record Labels Reap Billions From Tunes on Social Media; Trqk in the Spotlight; SyncFloor, Bodega Sync Partner

Can TikTok Rival MTV's Heyday for Gen-Z?; Spotify Finally Coming to South Korea; Exploring Les Paul's Radio Shown Archives

Can Music Keep Up in the Attention Economy?; Tuned Global Inks New Deals in Asia; Spotify Adds Centralized Hub to Learn More About Songwriters

Next Steps for Digital Music Information; Elvis Costello & Songwriting in the Streaming Era; Facebook Debuts Collaborative Music Video App

StageIt Helps Artists Connect, Monetize; Audio Brand Trends '21; Imogen Heap’s Creative Passport Goes Live in Beta Mode

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