Spotify Korea to Push Personalized Music Discoveries; The TikTok Ecosystem Where New Music, Back Catalogs Can Thrive; The State of Discogs 2020

February 19 · Issue #1133 · View online

Spotify Korea hopes to push personalized music discoveries

With Spotify’s new launch into Korea, the music streaming platform hopes it can spearhead change in how Koreans listen to and discover music with more personalized curations.

If Universal Music Sells Its Spotify Stock, Artists Get $500 Million

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Universal is sitting on billions of dollars in Spotify stock. If it sells its stake today, it will trigger a massive payout for artists — but that’s not the only reason it should cash out.

How TikTok Has Created an Ecosystem That Both New Music and Back Catalogs Can Thrive In

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A look at how TikTok’s music licensing deals are creating an important revenue pipeline for new and back catalogs.

The podcast wars will come down to ad tech, not exclusive content

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iHeartMedia acquired Triton Digital for $230 million, giving the company deeper roots in the podcast advertising space.

The State of Discogs 2020: End-of-Year Report

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Discogs is excited to share our annual report that dives into the data, trends, and music sales that made 2020 a record-breaking year for physical music.

Streaming could help drive UK music exports to £1bn within decade

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The BPI said the UK is ‘at a pivotal moment’.

MusiCares to hold Music on a Mission virtual fundraiser prior to Grammy Awards

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MusiCares, the philanthropic branch of the Recording Academy, is forgoing its annual MusiCares Person of the Year tribute ceremony for Music on a Mission.

Apple Music will soon make it way easier to add songs to your queue

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Apple Music works smoothly if you’re using an iPhone or an iPad. But adding new songs to your listening queue isn’t a one-tap experience. However, that’s about to change with the upcoming iOS 14.5 update.

Can Musicians Still Strike Gold During a Global Pandemic?

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The coronavirus pandemic hit the music industry hard in 2020, but amid the hustle to stay afloat there’s a glimmer of opportunity for media-savvy artists

Mechanical Licensing Collective: How to Register and Why It's Important

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The MLC explained for rights holders, including who needs to sign up, how works should be registered, what resources are available for those who require assistance and more.

How Spotify Is Dominating the Podcasting World

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There is no question that Spotify is aggressively seeking its place as the podcasting leader. In recent months, the company has been snatching up influencers, celebrities, and other public figures by…

Wearable Music Startup Mictic Names James Mormile as Advisor

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The Interscope A&R veteran and talent relations pro will help guide the Swiss tech company’s upcoming product launch.

Interview with Noelle Chesnut Whitmore, CMO of social music streaming app Geojam

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Geojam, the rewards-based music platform uniting fans and artists, has been quite busy over the past year.

Spread the Music virtual streaming festival teams up with CTAC, Blissfest and Northern Michigan artists

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Michigan Music Alliance is hosting the second annual live stream musical festival tagged “Spread the Music.”

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Beatchain, Songtrust Partner Up; rightsHUB Debuts Music Rights Data Tool; Tencent Buys Into Pex

Thursday, February 18, 2021

February 18 · Issue #1132 · View online Platform & Stream Beatchain Announces Partnership with Royalty Collection Service Songtrust platformandstream.wordpress.com – Share As of February 2021,

Is Radio's Signal Fading? The Power of Streaming for DJs; Apple Music Replay 2021 Now Available for Music Fans

Wednesday, February 17, 2021

February 17 · Issue #1131 · View online Platform & Stream As Streaming Dominates the Music World, Is Radio's Signal Fading? variety.com – Share Radio has dominated the music world for decades —

Flutin Launches Live Streaming Tool; Night Flight's New Video Channel; Bowers & Wilkins Releases Music Streaming App

Tuesday, February 16, 2021

February 16 · Issue #1130 · View online Platform & Stream Flutin launches new live-streaming tool www.smartgovernance.in – Share The free tool helps a creator to go live from anywhere, stream and

Deezer Reveals 'Search By Lyrics' Feature; New Drive-In Concert Series From Encore Live; Spotify Confident in Podcast Strategy

Monday, February 15, 2021

February 15 · Issue #1129 · View online Platform & Stream Encore Live Announces New Drive-In Concert Series www.billboard.com – Share Encore Live is partnering with entertainment technology company

The Man Spending Billions on Rock Music Royalty; Spotify Canvas & the Impact on Album Artwork; Multiview Media's New Multi-Camera Angle Streaming Platform

Saturday, February 13, 2021

February 10 · Issue #1126 · View online Platform & Stream Meet the Man Spending Billions on Rock Music Royalty www.bloombergquint.com – Share Not a week seems to go by without some musician selling

Spotify Korea to Push Personalized Music Discoveries; The TikTok Ecosystem Where New Music, Back Catalogs Can Thrive; The State of Discogs 2020

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Beatchain, Songtrust Partner Up; rightsHUB Debuts Music Rights Data Tool; Tencent Buys Into Pex

Is Radio's Signal Fading? The Power of Streaming for DJs; Apple Music Replay 2021 Now Available for Music Fans

Flutin Launches Live Streaming Tool; Night Flight's New Video Channel; Bowers & Wilkins Releases Music Streaming App

Deezer Reveals 'Search By Lyrics' Feature; New Drive-In Concert Series From Encore Live; Spotify Confident in Podcast Strategy

The Man Spending Billions on Rock Music Royalty; Spotify Canvas & the Impact on Album Artwork; Multiview Media's New Multi-Camera Angle Streaming Platform

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