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Music Choice Accused of ‘One of the Most Deceitful and Disingenuous Efforts to Cheat Artists’ by A2IM

May 29, 2018

Music Choice Is Music Choice trying to get a free lunch from Congress — at the expense of artists and labels? Music Choice is a longtime player in streaming music, specifically on cable networks. If you're ... Read More...

A2IM Is Holding Elections for Its 2018 Board of Directors

Marsha Silva

May 24, 2018

The American Association of Independent Music, also known as A2IM, has opened voting for three slots on its Board of Directors. Voting officially opened this week, with a voting deadline of June 12th. The... Read More...

Now There’s a Free* Competitor to CD Baby, Tunecore, and Distrokid

Daniel Sanchez

May 14, 2018

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With Level Music, Warner Music Group gets ahead of CD Baby and Distrokid by offering a 'free' digital distribution platform. But, how much will it really cost artists? Warner Music Group has quietly launche... Read More...

Unsigned Artists Account for Just 2.7% of Global Recording Sales

Daniel Sanchez

April 20, 2018

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Revenue for unsigned artists is growing at a great rate. Yet, why does it only make up such a small amount of global recording sales? According to a new study published by Midia, global recorded music revenue... Read More...

I'm a Cellist and Composer. Want to See My Royalties?

I’m an Award-Winning Cellist and Composer. Want to See My Royalties?

Daniel Sanchez

April 18, 2018

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So, how much does Zoe Keating make from streaming? Every now and then, Digital Music News covers what real artists make from streaming platforms. One artist last year, for example, made just €403.27, or $... Read More...

Is This Who You Want Representing You?

Noah Itman

April 9, 2018

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Something interesting happened to me recently. Ari Herstand was working on an investigative report, Music PR Company: 25% of Our Clients Are Entitled Little Brats, discussing how Manimal PR was under-deliver... Read More...

Music PR Company: 25% Of Our Clients Are Entitled Little Brats

Ari Herstand

April 4, 2018

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I first heard about Manimal PR from an artist management facebook group I’m a part of. Someone was inquiring about them and immediately the post was flooded with fellow managers saying “I’ve worked with Mani... Read More...

Merlin Just Licensed 90% of China’s Legitimate Digital Music Market

Marsha Silva

March 19, 2018

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Do the Chinese like Western indie music? Thanks to a groundbreaking deal by Merlin, we're about to find out. Through a string of new licensing arrangements, Merlin is taking indie music to China. ... Read More...

Foreign Artists Hoping to Play SXSW Could Face a Serious Crackdown This Year

Daniel Sanchez

February 9, 2018

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Ahead of SXSW 2018, Italian Singer Damien McFly’s detention and deportation may signal what could happen to foreign artists and bands. Early last year, independent artists from other countries started freaki... Read More...

China Is Banning Hip-Hop - Unless the Lyrics Support the Communist Party

China Is Banning All Hip Hop — Unless the Lyrics Support the Communist Party

Daniel Sanchez

January 23, 2018

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As part of a cultural crackdown on dangerous Western influences, China has taken a strong stance against hip hop and rappers in the country. Thanks to the popularity of Chinese rap singing competition The Ra... Read More...

Notice: Artists Have Less Than 60 Days to Opt Into Facebook’s Direct License

Daniel Sanchez

January 15, 2018

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Indie artist or self-published songwriter? Here's how to get paid for your songs on Facebook, Instagram, and Oculus. In an attempt to avoid copyright issues on its platform, Facebook has entered into major ... Read More...

Major Facebook Algorithm Update Will Dramatically Reduce Band Posts

Daniel Sanchez

January 12, 2018

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Artists and bands will now have to find inventive ways to reach out to their fans on Facebook. Last week, Facebook signed a significant music licensing deal with Universal Music Publishing Group. The move w... Read More...