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Fanbases Need to be Networks, Not Channels; Deezer Invests in Dreamstage; Rapchat is Disrupting Music Creation, Careers

 
 
May 7 · Issue #1188 · View online
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Why fanbases need to be networks, rather than channels
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The foundations of the music business lie in an age of channels. Many current success models still focus on channels, despite living in an age of networks. Due to this mode of operation, a renewed demand for channels has created a landscape of influential gatekeepers over the past decade.
How Rapchat Is Disrupting Music Creation And Careers
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Rapchat music-making app today announced a new $2.3 million funding round from Sony Music Entertainment and Adjacent venture capital firm.
What the Spotify/K-Pop Showdown Underscores About the Future of Streaming
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After the Korean conglomerate Kakao clashed with Spotify over international licensing agreements, the streaming platform removed hundreds of their artists’ catalogs—only to restore them 10 days and much public outcry later.
Deezer invests in livestream start-up Dreamstage
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.The new funding will enable the company to significantly speed up growth and expand its operations.
Square now owns TIDAL. Could this finally create the 'virtuous cycle' that musicians need?
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Why buy a second-tier music streaming service? Dorsey says it’s to help artists.
Afrobeats put Ghana back on international music scene
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Now, alongside Nigerian stars with millions of social media followers - Wizkid, Burna Boy, Davido - Ghanian musicians are emerging to take their turn.
Europe Lacks a Vision for How Apple’s App Store Fees Should Work
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The European Commission believes Apple is violating European competition laws and raising prices for consumers via its App Store.
After Spotify’s (slight) price hike, Warner Music Group boss Steve Cooper expects music streaming prices will begin ‘closing the gap’ on video services
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Steve Cooper, CEO of Warner Music Group, says he expects music streaming services will now begin closing price “gap” on the likes of Netflix
Is CD-quality music streaming about to go mainstream?
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Rumor has it that Apple is about to announce a CD-quality music tier at the same price as its current lossy streaming offering. What if Spotify does the same?
BandLab boss says 35% of its music creators are women
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The founder of music creation startup BandLab has been talking to American Songwriter about the company’s growth to more than 33 million registered users.
Spotify's roadmap to dominate the music streaming industry
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Listening to music has gone past the days when one had to download it on their devices. Music streaming services have changed that for good.
Stream unveils 'Big Gig Box' live music milestone
dailybusinessgroup.co.uk – Share
Stream Digital, the Scottish video platform company, is launching the UK’s first permanent facility designed solely for live streaming music concerts.
Britnee Foreman joins Exceleration Music as Head of Data Strategy and Digital Operations
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Foreman is Exceleration’s first senior hire and will spearhead its operating initiatives concerning data management and optimisation.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate now includes free Spotify Premium — here’s how to claim it
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Xbox Game Pass Ultimate’s May perks include four months’ free access to Spotify Premium, but only for new users of the music streaming services.
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