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The Top 10 Music Industry Stories of the Week

June 24, 2016

DMN rewinds to bring you the top 10 music industry stories this week. 1. Breaking: Led Zeppelin Triumphs In ‘Stairway to Heaven’ Infringement Case. The long, expensive, messy ‘Stairway to Heaven’ case is over... Read More...

Britain Exits EU, What Does The Music Industry Have To Say?

Charlotte Hassan

June 24, 2016

Music Industry speaks up on Britain's planned exit from EU... Last night, after 43 long years of being part of the European Union, Britain voted itself out. 52% voted to leave the EU, with the remainder voti... Read More...

Lefsetz, 2008: “I seriously doubt Adele can make it in America. Because she’s FAT!”

Paul Resnikoff

November 24, 2015

An excerpt from 'The Lefsetz Letter,' February 21, 2008... "I was inundated with e-mail about this act Adele. At first listen I loved her, then when I downloaded all the tracks I realized that she was ju... Read More...

17 Most Laughable Myths Of The Music Industry

Ari Herstand

November 10, 2015

1) Getting A Record Deal Means You Will Be Successful In the Music Industry. Did you know that 98% of all acts that sign to major labels fail? Meaning 98 out of 100 artists who actually get the deal don't r... Read More...

You Made Your Fan-Funded Album. Now Go On Your ‘Fan-Sourced Tour’.

Paul Resnikoff

November 5, 2015

It's the nightmare of almost every performing artist: an empty venue. But why guess whether fans will buy tickets, when you can route a tour based on demand? That's exactly what the Chainsmokers are doing... Read More...

Aurous, the Popcorn Time for Music, Is Now Live

Paul Resnikoff

October 10, 2015

The industry's next worst nightmare has now arrived... ... Read More...

Childish Gambino Gives Free Tickets to Fans That Didn’t Like His Show

Paul Resnikoff

October 5, 2015

How do you build fan relationships for life? By treating them like absolute royalty. Enter Childish Gambino, who offered free festival tickets to fans in Newcastle, Australia, after they were ... Read More...

Now You Know Everything About Music Licensing for Films

Steve Gordon

September 28, 2015

This is the sixth installment of an 11-part series on music industry agreements by attorney and legal author Steve Gordon, author of The Future of the Music Business (Hal Leonard 4th Ed 2015). Steve’s earl... Read More...

Universal Music Stole Streaming Royalties from Lady Gaga, Ex-Manager Says

Paul Resnikoff

September 25, 2015

"We've always gotten screwed from record royalties, anyway..." — Troy Carter (ex-manager, Lady Gaga) Last year, Digital Music News published a leaked portion of Lady Gaga's contract with Universal Music Grou... Read More...

What If There Aren’t Any More Streaming Music Subscribers?

Paul Resnikoff

September 22, 2015

In about one month's time, we'll know how many people are willing to pay for Apple Music. That number is absolutely critical to the future of streaming music, a sector that is proving ineffective at gettin... Read More...

Why an Anti-Gay Rally Is Allowed to Use Your Music

Paul Resnikoff

September 16, 2015

It was another shocking moment for a band with a popular song. As Kim Davis stepped on stage in front of a cheering Christian extremist audience, Survivor's 'Eye of the Tiger' played in the background, eve... Read More...

The New World of Sync: How Two Sync Music Pros Are Surviving COVID-19

Is Sync the New Radio? ‘Running Up That Hill’ Isn’t the Only Track That’s Finding New Fans After Scoring a Major Placement

Unauthorized Music Usage on TikTok Can Cost Brands Big — But There’s a Way to Avoid Expensive Licensing Headaches

Sync Licensing Is Evolving — Now There’s a Comprehensive Analysis of the Music Industry’s Most Exciting Segment

How Sync Licensing Helped Musicians Thrive When Live Music Was Paused

Kate Bush Thanks Stranger Things Fans for Giving ‘Running Up That Hill’ a New Lease on Life

Here’s How Apple Has Dominated Sync Licensing for Two Decades Running

Adidas Places Kanye Branding Deal Under Review

Spotify Is Riddled With Fake Streams — Or Is It? Our Latest Podcast

Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Music Are Only Getting Bigger — Which Is Great News for Niche Streaming Platforms

Meet the Artist Who Is Literally Saving His Fans’ Lives — Our Latest Podcast

How to Game the Billboard Charts (And Why You Shouldn’t)

Stop Chasing Playlists and Start Building a Music Career — Our Latest Podcast

‘Bone Conduction’ Headphones Don’t Go Over Your Ears — But Still Transmit Sound to Your Inner Cochlea

The Top 10 Music Industry Stories of the Week

Britain Exits EU, What Does The Music Industry Have To Say?

Top 10 Music Industry News Stories This Month (m/e May)

Lefsetz, 2008: “I seriously doubt Adele can make it in America. Because she’s FAT!”

17 Most Laughable Myths Of The Music Industry

You Made Your Fan-Funded Album. Now Go On Your ‘Fan-Sourced Tour’.

Aurous, the Popcorn Time for Music, Is Now Live

Childish Gambino Gives Free Tickets to Fans That Didn’t Like His Show

Now You Know Everything About Music Licensing for Films

Universal Music Stole Streaming Royalties from Lady Gaga, Ex-Manager Says

What If There Aren’t Any More Streaming Music Subscribers?

Why an Anti-Gay Rally Is Allowed to Use Your Music

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