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Artist Survey 2022 (US + Canada)

MIDiA Research’s survey about how creators are making money and their definitions of success is now open to creators and managers in US and Canada. Five lucky surveyors will win an Amazon gift card worth $1,000!!

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Kanye's Donda 2 will be exclusive to his Stem Player, won't be coming to streaming services

Kanye West has claimed that fans wanting to hear his highly anticipated next album, ‘Donda 2’ won’t be able to find it on streaming services.

musictech.com

Volume.com Relaunches Livestreaming Platform

Volume.com relaunched its platform with a brand new look and an improved interface for both the fans and artists alike.

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How Tuma Basa is Bringing Black Music to the World with YouTube

Since Tuma Basa broke into the music industry in the late ‘90s, he’s seen first-hand the complete transformation of the business.

trapital.co

Peloton releases video game ‘Lanebreak’, with Warner Music Group as a launch partner

The first artist themed levels to launch on Lanebreak are two Warner-distributed artists: David Bowie and David Guetta.

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Thirty Tigers' Dave Macias offers a more nuanced look at Spotify, streaming royalties

David Macias, who runs Nashville-based label-services company Thirty Tiger, has been frustrated by the prevailing narrative that Spotify is an evil corporate giant picking the pockets of poor creators.

www.hypebot.com

Streaming and NFT Platform Myx is Shaking Up Music Distribution

The new platform Myx is on a mission to allow artists to take back control of music distribution through music NFTs.

nftevening.com

Beats marketplace Airbit launches auto-generated videos and one-click posting to YouTube and TikTok

A report on Beats marketplace Airbit’s launch of auto-generated videos and one-click posting to YouTube and TikTok.

mobilemarketingmagazine.com

Concord's Kim Frankiewicz talks Downtown, Hipgnosis and REM

The indie powerhouse had a year to remember in 2021 and picked up a Music Week Award for its efforts. In a wide-ranging chat, the firm’s EVP of worldwide A&R Frankiewicz maps out where it goes from here…

www.musicweek.com

Music group sues NBC, US figure skating pair over use of song during Winter Olympics

Heavy Young Heathens allege they were not contacted about the use of their music during the team figure skating competition at the Beijing Olympics.

www.usatoday.com

Digital boost for BRIT Awards on YouTube, TikTok, Roblox and streaming

The BRIT Awards has revealed the full impact of their digital campaign for the 2022 show, which was staged at the O2 Arena last week and aired on ITV in the UK.

www.musicweek.com

It’s Time For a Digitally-Driven Artistic Renaissance

From podcasts to music to art to writing, a fresh generation of creators will be supported—and funded—by the collective enthusiasm of fans.

www.wired.co.uk

Art of Longevity: Tears For Fears

In this streaming age of ‘always-on music’, when most artists are terrified to take a month off, let alone 18 years, Tears For Fears return with brand new album ‘The Tipping Point’. It comes at a time when somehow, their music is back in vogue. Everyone loves a happy ending but Tears For Fears aren’t done yet and that’s good news for pop music.

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