Eric Levin, long-time Warner Music Group CFO, to retire later this yearLevin, who joined WMG in 2014, will help Robert Kyncl search for his successor
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4 things to DO NOW before TikTok is banned: The Breadcrumb StrategyAs a bill advances in Congress fueled by new anti-U.S. statements from China that could ban TikTok, it’s time for every musician, label, and music marketer to contemplate life without. Continue reading
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Which new Spotify features are worth using? [Michael Brandvold & Jay Gilbert]Last week Spotify announced significant new features for artists, including Clips, countdowns, pre-serves, Marquee, Discovery Mode, Showcase, DJ, and more. Experienced music marketers Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert take a. Continue reading
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SESAC Music Group acquires distribution and content delivery platform AudioSaladAudioSalad has over 16 million audio and video assets under management
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Music fans have much more power than you (and they) thinkIf music fans were given ranks, Leah D. Nelson would be an expert. Here she discusses the true and ultimate power of today’s music fan. by Leah D. Nelson from. Continue reading
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Royer Labs Introduces R-10 "Hot Rod" 25th Anniversary MicTo kick off its 25th anniversary celebration, Royer Labs has announced the R-10 “Hot Rod” 25th Anniversary microphone—a passive mono ribbon microphone designed for use both in the studio and on live stages. The limited-edition R-10 “Hot Rod” is fitted with a custom Anniversary Edition transformer, has 5dB hotter output than the standard R-10 with a punchier, more open sound characteristic, and comes with a 25th Anniversary trim package that sets it apart from the standard R-10.

Like the original R-10, the R-10 Hot Rod handles extremely high SPLs (160dB @ 1kHz), has an internally shock-mounted ribbon transducer and 3-layer wind screen system that combine to give the ribbon element excellent protection (making it their best choice for live work), features lowered proximity effect that make it a excellent for close miking instruments and singers, and carries a 5-year warranty with the first re-ribbon free. Like all Royer microphones, the R-10 Hot Rod is hand-built in Royer’s Burbank, CA facility.

John Jennings, Royer Labs’ Vice President of Sales and Marketing, commented on the new 25th Anniversary microphone, “Royer Labs is thrilled to be in our 25th year, and kicking it off with the R-10 Hot Rod is just pure fun. The guys in our shop cooked this version of the R-10 up and we’re all into it, with its cool looking trim package and its different sonic personality. It expands on the R-10 in interesting ways, creating a different flavor of R-10 that we think recording engineers and FOH engineers will really like.”

R-10 25th Anniversary “Hot Rod” microphone: royerlabs.com/r-10-hot-rod

HYBE’s not the only K-pop giant eyeing the US: SM Entertainment plans $150m Stateside acquisition to speed up global expansionOver the weekend,  HYBE officially ceased its attempt to acquire a 40% stake in SM Entertainment.
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Spotify’s mission statement is preposterous. Its latest announcements prove it.Drilling behind the numbers released by Spotify last week, to discover the hard truth
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Oversaturation, rising costs & delocalization: a preview of SXSW panel ‘Who Gives A Sh!t About Indie Music?’Ahead of this Thursday’s not to be missed SXSW panel, “Who Gives A Sh!t About Indie Music?” we asked the panelists to share some of the challenges and opportunities facing. Continue reading
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As Spotify and YouTube make streaming more like radio, what’s next?More streaming services like Spotify and YouTube Music are adding AI-powered radio-like features. What do Sptofy DJ and all of this mean for both broadcast radio and streaming? by Tatiana. Continue reading
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Beginner’s Guide to the TikTok Creator FundIn this post, musicians can find the answers to frequently asked question and learn the basics of building a paid platform on TikTok with the Creator Fund. Here’s everything you. Continue reading
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HYBE pulls out of bid to acquire 40% stake in SM Entertainment: ‘The market has been showing signs of overheating due to our competition with Kakao.’It's the end of the road for HYBE's ambition to buy up a large stake in one of its biggest K-pop rivals
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Last week in music industry commentaryCommentators in the thick of the industry last week shared their opinions and thoughts on StubHub making bank from bots, the truth behind the TikTok bans, and more… The REAL. Continue reading
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SXSW is here: 22 places I plan to be from 5 minutes to 5 hours! [Kosha Dillz]It’s that time of the year. You know the time because you can feel the stress. It is the time when everyone gets their Austin vintage clothing from the year before to post. Continue reading
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REWIND: The new music industry’s week in reviewA busy week by any definition, the music industry was no exception, with AI reaching new limits, Spotify making BIG announcements, Apple Music catering to Classical listeners, and more… Google. Continue reading
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