LÜM Launches New Platform; Virtual Concerts; Can Blockchain Tech Have a Second Coming for Music?

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LÜM Launches New Platform

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LÜM announced the launch of a new digital music marketplace for creators – The Exchange.

Virtual concerts: A new video format

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The global pandemic thrust the live music sector into chaos, with global revenues falling by 75% in 2020 compared to one year previously.

Can blockchain tech have a second coming for music?

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Bitfury Surround says it is about to provide a platform that can take all your data, attach it to the blockchain, and standardise it.

Spotify begins beta testing redesigned CarPlay application with queue access and more

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After finally adding support for standalone Apple Watch streaming in November, Spotify is now beta testing a major update to its CarPlay application.

Video games have replaced music as the most important aspect of youth culture

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The global video gaming industry took in an estimated $180bn in 2020 – more than sports and movies worldwide

Livestreams and Quarantine Queens: Did 2020 change live music and album marketing for good?

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Live streams, Zoom sessions and ‘quarantine albums’ have become the norm taking some of the gloss from pop music, but also showing a renewed sense of capability.

Should Spotify Be Worried About New Podcast Competitor Amazon?

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Amazon has an interesting media strategy.

Bandzoogle adds integration with Printful’s print-on-demand drop shipping services

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Artists can now seamlessly connect their Bandzoogle website account to Printful, simplifying access to the popular print-on-demand drop shipping service.

Crowded House release more live music for Support Act’s roadies fund

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The fund provides financial, health, counselling and wellbeing services for crews.

9 Music Business Predictions For 2021

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To say the past year has been a wild ride for the music industry would be to understate things.

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Monday, January 11, 2021

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LÜM Launches New Platform; Virtual Concerts; Can Blockchain Tech Have a Second Coming for Music?

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Country Music Boosts Streaming Share; Holiday Streaming Data Shows Newer Classics Rising; Ingrooves Expands Into Africa

Music Streaming Set New Record in 2020; Deezer Selling Editorial Playlist Sponsorship to Brands; Future of Music Journalism is on TikTok

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