Deep Dive Into VR Concerts; Exactuals’ PaymentHub Passes $1B; Byta Focuses on How We Listen

February 1 · Issue #1119 · View online

Virtual Concerts Need A "Banksy Style" Hijacking

A true virtual concert must feature a live performance element, plenty of interactivity, and the ability for fans to communicate with one another beyond throwing an emoji. Otherwise, it’s just a glorified stream.

Exactuals’ PaymentHub passes $1bn in all-time dollars processed

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PaymentHub has seen 250% year-over-year growth.

Byta’s Focus On How We Listen Continues Invaluable Conversation About The Barriers To Music Promotion And The Need For Change

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A conversation with Byta co-founder Marc Brown and BBC Radio 1 and 1Xtra’s Chris Price on the current state of audio file sharing in the music industry. Its impacts on music promotion and music discovery, before and after release.

Bob Dylan, Stevie Nicks, Other Rock Stars Cash In on Old Song Libraries

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Bob Dylan, Stevie Nicks, and other big-time musicians are selling their catalogs to aggressive new buyers.

Sony Music Masterworks launches XXIM Records

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Sony Music Masterworks has announced the launch of XXIM Records, with a roster featuring a new generation of artists from neo-classical, post-rock, electronic and ambient genres.

Four Albums From Jacksons' 1970s/'80s Catalog Set for Reissue Campaign

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Four albums from the Jacksons’ catalog circa 1976-81 are being reissued as “the first wave in the Jacksons’ definitive album project.”

Spotify gives NYU students the chance to learn how to podcast like a pro

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Developed as a collaboration between Spotify and NYU, a course this winter gave students an overview of podcasting with the opportunity to learn from the pros.

Jimmy Eat World's Jim Adkins on streaming shows, playing Tom DeLonge's wedding, and more

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Jim Adkins of Jimmy Eat World sat down with RADIO.COM’S Kevan Kenny and filled us in on all the best stories the band has to offer.

Dissecting The Streaming Inquiry

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Reviewing and dissecting submissions made to the UK Parliament’s ongoing inquiry into the economics of streaming.

LiveXLive Partners With Seminole Hard Rock

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Get set for an exclusive Pay-Per-View live stream music event on Big Game Weekend.

DistroKid launches ‘matchmaking service’ to help labels find unsigned artists; Republic Records named first partner

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DistroKid has tapped music industry veteran Ché Pope to head new initiative.

South African Music Week promotes local beats, streaming increases

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The event featured three days of lectures, workshops and performances by leading South African performers.

This 2004 iPod can stream music from Spotify

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The “sPot” is a 4th-generation iPod Classic that can stream music from Spotify.

Featured Playlist: Def Leppard

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We celebrate their late arrival on streaming and more recently, the launch of the VAULT - an assessment of Def Leppard’s journey and what makes them special.

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David Bowie's Catalogue Conquers Streaming; Why Musicians are Streaming Video Games; New Music Video Channel on the Way

Friday, January 29, 2021

January 29 · Issue #1118 · View online Platform & Stream David Bowie's catalogue campaign conquers streaming and delivers big physical sales www.musicweek.com – Share Five years after the

Buying Beats for Viral Songs; Searching for Actionable Streaming Music Data; Duran Duran Celebrates 40th Anniversary on SiriusXM

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