Apple Music's New 'City Charts'; Eluvio Debuts Live Streaming, Ticketing Platform; The Rise and Fall of BowieNet

March 22 · Issue #1154 · View online

Apple Music to launch 'City Charts' featuring top songs from 100 cities

The new playlists, which were discovered in the latest beta of iOS 14.5, will offer the top music from 100 cities and be updated daily.

When David Bowie Launched His Own Internet Service Provider: The Rise and Fall of BowieNet

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When we consider the many identities of David Bowie — Ziggy Stardust, Aladdin Sane, the Thin White Duke — we often neglect to include his transformation into an internet entrepreneur.

Blockchain-secured Eluvio Live streaming and ticketing platform launches

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Eluvio has launched Eluvio Live, a new streaming and ticketing platform for concerts and premium exhibitions distributed directly from artists to their global audiences…

The future of British music in the face of covid, streaming and brexit

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Mark Sutherland gathers thoughts from Annabella Coldric, Music Managers Forum and Geoff Taylor, BPI and ponders whether the British are coming or going when it comes to the music industry.

Sony Music launches Southeast Asian pan-regional label Offmute

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Offmute emerges with three new signings from the Philippines, Indonesia and Malaysia.

Music Community, Our Promise To You: How MusiCares Will Continue To Help The Humans Behind Music

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After raising $2.1 million dollars during the inaugural Music On A Mission virtual fundraiser, MusiCares continues to help those in need in the music community via financial support, expanded programming and more.

Will SoundCloud's Fan-Centric Royalties Spark Wider Change?

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“You want to get paid for the fact that they’re spinning your record — not the fact that someone thinks they’re spinning someone else’s record,” says Hipgnosis CEO Merck Mercuriadis.

Missing Music Streaming Royalties for Songwriters

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The music industry has boomed thanks to streaming, but with thousands of new songs being added to platforms everyday, sometimes royalties slip through the cracks unpaid. $424 million worth of royalties, to be exact.

Drew Wilson appointed Chief Operating and Chief Financial Officer at SoundCloud

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He joins SoundCloud from First Look Media where he served as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer…

Empowering Women in Music | Jessica Vaughn, Owner of Head Bitch Music

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As a part of our celebration of Women’s History Month, we sat down with Jess to learn more about her career in the music industry.

Apple Music spotlights Midwest hip-hop

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“The New Midwest” playlist, updated regularly, aims to bring up-and-coming regional artists to a larger audience.

The 12 best podcasts for music producers in 2021

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MusicTech rounds up the best music production podcasts available right now, from music tech news shows to studio tips and tricks.

Spotify’s Head of Music in Germany is leaving

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Pallasch joined Spotify in 2017.

Summer NAMM in Nashville is going ahead as an in-person event

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This July, the show will go on.

Keep Your 2021 Fitness Resolutions - Music Can Help!

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In a 2019 consumer survey of 1,000 people conducted by Feed Media Group, 2/3 of respondents said that they’d skip a workout altogether if they couldn’t listen to music.

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