Music Biz on the Rebound; Queen Launch YouTube Series; Spotify Testing Price Increases in the UK

March 15 · Issue #1149 · View online

Music Biz on the Rebound: Assessing the State of the Industry for Concerts, Songwriters, Publishing, Music Discovery and the Latin Explosion

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The music industry is on the rebound, at least in some sectors: A look at the state of concerts, songwriting, catalog sales and Latin music.

Spotify is testing price increases in the UK

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Test prices for Premium Individual, Duo and Family plans are £10.99, £14.99 and £19.99.

Queen launch spectacular trailer for The Greatest YouTube series

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Queen have announced The Greatest, a 50-week YouTube series of clips showcasing highlights from the band’s career. The series will kick off next Friday, March 19, on Queen’s YouTube channel.

Apple Music is falling behind Spotify on the music streaming war

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Apple Music needs to do more if it wants to be everyone’s favorite music streaming service. For now, Spotify is doing a better job.

Circle Network, Free Country Music Streaming Network, Launches on Peacock

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Country music fans will now be able to watch genre-centered programming 24/7 on a brand new channel, with Circle Network arriving on Peacock, NBCU’s streaming service.

Epidemic Sound raises $450M at a $1.4B valuation to ‘soundtrack the internet’

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The popularity of video and other streamed content like podcasts is continuing to grow at a breakneck speed, and today a startup called Epidemic Sound, a marketplace to source the background music for that media, is announcing a huge round of funding to scale along with it.

Being home stifled Jessica Vaughn until it forced her to grow

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Jessica Vaughn, VP Sync/Creative, Heavy Hitters Music, was used to working at home, but that didn’t mean she wanted to be there 24/7.

A guide to getting your music noticed on Spotify in 2021

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How to get the most out of being an artist on streaming services, build a buzz and get your music on Spotify playlists.

Anthony Martini named CEO of Royalty Exchange

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Most recently, Martini founded independent record label Commission Records.

The Scariest Trend In Classical Music: It’s Not 2021. It’s 2031

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A new hypothesis suggests the pandemic has accelerated trends affecting classical music by a decade.

Kenyan gospel and Nigerian Hausa songs win streaming service Mdundo new users

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When Danish national Martin Nielsen moved to Kenya to work with a venture capital firm, he quickly switched gears after spotting an opportunity in streaming music and selling downloads.

Spotify launches music and talk show based off A1 hip hop playlist

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A1: The Show will combine music and talk, similar to a radio format, to provide context to the tracks that sit within the A1 playlist.

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TikTok Launches UK Music Hub; Amazon Music Debuts New Shopping Experience; Rightsholder.io Aims to Change the Game

Saturday, March 13, 2021

March 11 · Issue #1147 · View online Platform & Stream TikTok launches UK Music Hub to boost artist discovery www.musicweek.com – Share The in-app hub will include the latest music trends, videos,

TuneCore Launches Operations in Latin America; Spotify, Kakao Settle Licensing Dispute; How Independent Radio Has Thrived in the Pandemic

Saturday, March 13, 2021

March 12 · Issue #1148 · View online Platform & Stream TuneCore Launches Operations in Latin America www.billboard.com – Share TuneCore officially launches operations across Latin America, offering

Triller Acquires Verzuz; Tuma Busa Changed Spotify With a Playlist (YouTube’s Next); 10 Most Innovative Music Companies of 2021

Wednesday, March 10, 2021

March 10 · Issue #1146 · View online Platform & Stream Triller Network Acquires Verzuz www.billboard.com – Share Verzuz, the popular livestream music platform created by Swizz Beatz and Timbaland,

Clubhouse & the Next Evolution of Audio; Jaxsta, Kobalt Sign Publisher Data Deal; Spotify Launches Initiative to Support Women Creators

Tuesday, March 9, 2021

March 9 · Issue #1145 · View online Platform & Stream Clubhouse and the next evolution of audio midiaresearch.com – Share Audio has seen an overall boom during the last year , with audiobooks alone

Turning Fan Data Into Hits; A Case for Universal Music Access; Square Acquires Tidal

Friday, March 5, 2021

March 5 · Issue #1143 · View online Platform & Stream Turning Fan Data Into Hits www.billboard.com – Share Analytics and fan data are helping artists make informed decisions about their music

Global Box Office Hit $30B In 2024 As Year Ended On Upbeat Note, But It’s No Longer Good Enough To Have A Good Movie: Studio Report Cards

Wednesday, January 15, 2025

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Music Biz on the Rebound; Queen Launch YouTube Series; Spotify Testing Price Increases in the UK

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TikTok Launches UK Music Hub; Amazon Music Debuts New Shopping Experience; Rightsholder.io Aims to Change the Game

TuneCore Launches Operations in Latin America; Spotify, Kakao Settle Licensing Dispute; How Independent Radio Has Thrived in the Pandemic

Triller Acquires Verzuz; Tuma Busa Changed Spotify With a Playlist (YouTube’s Next); 10 Most Innovative Music Companies of 2021

Clubhouse & the Next Evolution of Audio; Jaxsta, Kobalt Sign Publisher Data Deal; Spotify Launches Initiative to Support Women Creators

Turning Fan Data Into Hits; A Case for Universal Music Access; Square Acquires Tidal

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