Linktree Acquires Songlink/Odesli, Launches Music Link Feature; Fave Welcomes BTS Army; Nerve to Debut Banking App for Musicians

August 20 · Issue #1263 · View online

Linktree Acquires Songlink/Odesli, Launches Music Link Feature

With this acquisition and feature, Linktree takes a significant step towards becoming the one-stop-shop for the three key pillars of music monetization: touring, merchandise and streaming.

Nerve launches first neobank created just for musicians

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The bank’s mobile app merges user experience and financial tech designed to “help artists build stronger communities and sustainable careers.”

Fave Welcomes BTS ARMY as the Latest Unlocked Fandom, Launches New Fan Marketplace

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With Fave’s latest update, fans of the K-pop band BTS, a fandom known as ARMY, will now have their own dedicated community within the app.

Spotify HiFi launch looks imminent – but Apple Music will probably have the edge

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Opinion: Spotify HiFi should be free to compete with Apple Music.

Deepr Honors Acclaimed Music Creator Jimmy Jam in New Series

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Austin Webster, founder of music tech startup Deepr®, is interviewing acclaimed music creators in the newly launched video series, Deepr® Talk.

BeatBread is working with distributors on artist advances

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Clients include UnitedMasters, Symphonic Distribution and Horus Music, who are all using its ‘chordCashAI’ system for automated advances options.

Social listening app Earbuds raises $3 million in Series A funding

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Most startup origin stories don’t begin on an NFL field, but that’s where founder, CEO and offensive tackle Jason Fox conceptualized the idea behind Earbuds.

SESAC Buys Royalty Collection Agency Audiam

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Audiam was sold Wednesday to the performance-rights organization SESAC.

Darin Soler named Head of Global Marketing & Partnerships at Exceleration

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Following senior roles at YouTube, Sony Music and Apple, Darin joins Exceleration to lead and coordinate all activities related to driving awareness, engagement and consumption for the artists and labels represented by the company globally.

Apple is launching a YouTube game show starring musicians

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Apple’s latest artist-marketing initiative is happening on YouTube: a video show called Play, Pause, Delete.

5 Ways to Tell If Your Track Is Finished

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If you’re having trouble getting past your perfectionism, here are some tools to employ so that you finish better sounding tracks, quicker.

Playlist: Barenaked Ladies

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Is it possible to make your best record 33 years into a career?

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BandLab CEO Talks Music Creator Economy; Spotify’s 'Music + Talk' Show Format Expands; The Rattle Announces First UK Venture Label Partners

Thursday, August 19, 2021

August 19 · Issue #1262 · View online Platform & Stream BandLab CEO Meng Ru Kuok on The Future of The Music Creator Economy yashbagal.substack.com – Share “Our fundamental principle is that music

RCRDSHP Debuts Gamified Digital Collectibles Platform; Gen Z is Embracing the Art of Niche Spotify Playlists; Audiomack Launches Bug Bounty Program

Wednesday, August 18, 2021

August 18 · Issue #1261 · View online Platform & Stream RCRDSHP Innovates Electronic Dance Music with New Gamified Digital Collectibles Platform platformstream.medium.com – Share RCRDSHP is

Audius Partners with TikTok; As Streaming Diversifies, Can Spotify Keep Up?; DistroKid Raises Money at $1.3B Valuation

Tuesday, August 17, 2021

August 17 · Issue #1260 · View online Platform & Stream And the First Streaming Service to Partner with TikTok Is… www.rollingstone.com – Share It's the blockchain-powered Audius, rather than

Thanks to TikTok, Gen Z is Getting Down with Beethoven, Bach; Volt.fm Arrives to Improve Your Spotify Profile

Monday, August 16, 2021

August 16 · Issue #1259 · View online Platform & Stream Thanks to TikTok, Gen Z is getting down with Beethoven and Bach nypost.com – Share Thanks to TikTok influencers such as Spencer Rubin and

The Potential of China’s Digital Music Business; Vampr Partners with NFT Currency Platform Yuser; KSI Launch Party on Roblox

Friday, August 13, 2021

August 11 · Issue #1256 · View online Platform & Stream What is Driving the Formidable Potential of China's Digital Music Business? www.synchtank.com – Share Ben Gilbert assesses the music

Linktree Acquires Songlink/Odesli, Launches Music Link Feature; Fave Welcomes BTS Army; Nerve to Debut Banking App for Musicians

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BandLab CEO Talks Music Creator Economy; Spotify’s 'Music + Talk' Show Format Expands; The Rattle Announces First UK Venture Label Partners

RCRDSHP Debuts Gamified Digital Collectibles Platform; Gen Z is Embracing the Art of Niche Spotify Playlists; Audiomack Launches Bug Bounty Program

Audius Partners with TikTok; As Streaming Diversifies, Can Spotify Keep Up?; DistroKid Raises Money at $1.3B Valuation

Thanks to TikTok, Gen Z is Getting Down with Beethoven, Bach; Volt.fm Arrives to Improve Your Spotify Profile

The Potential of China’s Digital Music Business; Vampr Partners with NFT Currency Platform Yuser; KSI Launch Party on Roblox

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