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  • UMG, Deezer artist-centric payments could be better, says MIDiA’s Mark MulliganDeezer and Universal Music Group have come together to improve and update an outdated system to benefit modern musicians in this artist-centric proposal. by Mark Mulligan of Music Industry Blog. Continue reading
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    Deezer and Universal Music Group have come together to improve and update an outdated system to benefit modern musicians in this artist-centric proposal. by Mark Mulligan of Music Industry Blog. Continue reading

  • It’s not too late for every artist to be part of Band Shirt DayThe annual Band Shirt Day will be on Friday, September 15th, and it’s not too late for every musician to participate in this global charity fundraising event, which celebrates the. Continue reading
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    The annual Band Shirt Day will be on Friday, September 15th, and it’s not too late for every musician to participate in this global charity fundraising event, which celebrates the. Continue reading

  • ‘Blinding Lights’ and how playlist culture is changing modern songwritingIt seems as though strategy in being interjected into music creation today in a way that may be hindering artistic authenticity. And it seems like playlist culture is the first. Continue reading
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    It seems as though strategy in being interjected into music creation today in a way that may be hindering artistic authenticity. And it seems like playlist culture is the first. Continue reading

  • Wasserman Music Signs KehlaniWasserman Music has signed two-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated multi-platinum artist Kehlani for worldwide representation. 

    The fast-rising contemporary singer/songwriter’s recent world tour supporting 2022’s Blue Water Road (Atlantic Records), was a global smash, including a series of sold-out two-night stands at NYC’s Radio City Music Hall, L.A.’s YouTube Theater, and London’s O2 Academy Brixton, a hugely successful run across Europe, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand, and a triumphant sold-out hometown show at the Oakland Arena.

    Since releasing her first mixtape in 2014, Kehlani has earned over 20 Gold and Platinum RIAA certifications, tallied 5 billion streams, and garnered a pair of GRAMMY® Award nominations for “Best Urban Contemporary Album” for the Gold-certified mixtape You Should Be Here and “Best R&B Performance” for the 2016 Platinum single “Distraction,” along with unforgettable festival performances at Outside Lands, Pharrell’s Something in the Water Festival, J. Cole’s Dreamville Festival, Lollapalooza South America, PLUS63 Festival (Philippines), Summer Sonic Festival (Tokyo), and many others worldwide.

    Kehlani is represented worldwide by Wasserman Music agents Brent Smith and Eli Gelernter.

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    Wasserman Music has signed two-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated multi-platinum artist Kehlani for worldwide representation.  The fast-rising contemporary singer/songwriter’s recent …

  • Responsibility for AI copyright infringement rests with platforms, and 3 other things we learned from Robert Kyncl’s Goldman Sachs interviewWarner Music Group's CEO participated in a Q&A session on Wednesday (September 6) at Goldman Sachs’ Communacopia + Technology Conference in San Francisco
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    Warner Music Group’s CEO had much to say on the issue of pricing, the globalization of musical talent, and on whose shoulders rests responsibility for AI-driven copyright infringement.

  • JP Morgan says Universal’s ‘artist-centric’ model will bring a 9% revenue increase to major labels. No wonder it’s just increased its price target for UMG.Deezer this week revealed it has struck an agreement to start paying UMG's artists via an 'artist centric' model
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  • MUSIC BUSINESS NEWS: CMA nominees, Ticket scams soar, Spotify CFO offers insights & more
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  • BandLab adds free music distribution, members keep 100% of royaltiesBandLab has added free digital music distribution for its paying members alongside a growing list of music creation and marketing tools. BandLab touts 60 million registered users for its free. Continue reading
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    BandLab has added free digital music distribution for its paying members alongside a growing list of music creation and marketing tools. BandLab touts 60 million registered users for its free. Continue reading

  • 6 Questions with indie rocker Noah VonneKnown for her powerful voice and an original sound that blends rock, soul, blues, and pop, Noah Vonne‘s next national headlining tour is set for this Fall with Universal’s psychedelic rock. Continue reading
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    Known for her powerful voice and an original sound that blends rock, soul, blues, and pop, Noah Vonne‘s next national headlining tour is set for this Fall with Universal’s psychedelic rock. Continue reading

  • NAMM Partners with She Rocks Awards for 2024 EventThe Women’s International Music Network (the WiMN) has announced a new official partnership with NAMM (the National Association of Music Merchants) as the presenting sponsor of the 2024 She Rocks Awards. Taking place on Thursday, January 25, 2024, the renowned event will now be held in the Ballroom at the Anaheim Convention Center during the legendary NAMM show.

    The She Rocks Awards has solidified itself as a premier event during The NAMM Show, bringing together industry professionals, music icons, artists, fans, and the media to celebrate the incredible contributions of women from across the music industry. The annual event honors women who are groundbreakers, innovators and have displayed exceptional leadership within the music and audio industry. 2024 marks its 12th anniversary, and now as an official partner with NAMM, both organizations will continue their work to focus on and elevate diversity and inclusion.

    “We’ve always aligned the She Rocks Awards to happen during NAMM. Now we are delighted to have NAMM support us as a partner to encourage participation in this meaningful event,” shares Laura B. Whitmore, founder of the She Rocks Awards and the WiMN. “The ballroom will be fully decked out with amazing audio and visuals, and the convenience factor will make it easy for everyone to attend.”

    This evening includes live music, awards and speeches, celebrity appearances, a fabulous silent auction, amazing gift bags and so much more! Tickets are now on sale, and include dinner and more. This event is open to the public; however, a 2024 NAMM show badge is required to attend the She Rocks Awards.

    Find out more and purchase tickets at sherocksawards.com.

    The Women’s International Music Network (the WiMN) has announced a new official partnership with NAMM (the National Association of Music Merchants) as the presenting sponsor of the 2024 She Rocks A…

  • Who owns Deezer today?Access Industries is Deezer's biggest shareholder, with ownership of over a third of the company
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    A group of well-known entertainment investors and French entrepreneurs comprise the music streaming service’s major shareholders.

  • UMG, Deezer ‘double boost’ launch upends streaming payments to artistsUniversal Music Group (UMG) has launched its long-promised artist-centric payment model with EU-based music streaming service Deezer. But unlike some of UMG’s other royalty experiments, this reveal comes with details. Continue reading
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    Universal Music Group (UMG) has launched its long-promised artist-centric payment model with EU-based music streaming service Deezer. But unlike some of UMG’s other royalty experiments, this reveal comes with details. Continue reading

  • Should you Release Music as an Album, EP, or Track by Track?What are the pros and cons of releasing new music as an album, an EP, or as individual tracks? You’ve recorded new music and are trying to decide whether to. Continue reading
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    What are the pros and cons of releasing new music as an album, an EP, or as individual tracks? You’ve recorded new music and are trying to decide whether to. Continue reading

  • U.S. Copyright Office pledges to keep an eye on the implications of AIThe U.S Copyright Office is to study AI and how generative artificial intelligence should or not not play a role in the music industry. by Bobby Owsinski of Music 3.0. Continue reading
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    The U.S Copyright Office is to study AI and how generative artificial intelligence should or not not play a role in the music industry. by Bobby Owsinski of Music 3.0. Continue reading

  • SM Entertainment artists including EXO, Red Velvet and aespa to join HYBE’s superfan app Weverse next weekSM Entertainment artists will officially be joining Weverse on September 12
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