Boyd Muir promoted to Chief Operating Officer of Universal Music GroupCompany is 'immediately initiating an executive search process' to hire a new CFO.
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Whether it’s Donald Trump or Kamala Harris, the music business has something to fear from the US election.They're AI-ting the dogs...
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Why Musicians Should Stop Wasting Time on SuperfansMarketing insights from Byron Sharp explain why musician should stop wasting time on superfans. Casual listeners drive lasting growth. Learn how top artists like Taylor Swift use this approach to expand their reach and impact.
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Charli XCX revinvents Remix Albums: BRAT Summer Stats and StrategiesCharli XCX's effect on popular culture with her 'BRAT' green energy has been enormous. Now with her new release Charli XCX revinvents remix albums. Learn the strategies and stats behind BRAT Summer.
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Independent music market sharesGlobal : Fragmentation AND consolidationMIDiA is excited to announce our latest report “State of the independent music economy: Fragmentation AND consolidation”. It represents the most extensive piece of research we have ever done. Through a combination of our annual Independent Label and Distributor Survey and an exhaustive (and exhausting) programme of desk research, MIDiA collected company level revenue data totalling $10.6 billion of recorded music revenue. When combined with major label financials and data collected from artist distribution platforms, this means that MIDiA’s total recorded music market dataset has 93% of all global revenues accounted for, at company level. We are confident there has never been such comprehensive research done of the sector, until now!

The full report is immediately available to MIDiA clients and has also been sent to all labels and distributors that took part in our survey. Here are some highlights:

Non-major labels are firmly streaming-first, with it accounting for the majority of their income and Spotify being more than half of it. However, they also feel streaming has its challenges – 87% of non-major labels feel it is becoming more difficult to get artists to cut through and 78% find it difficult to retain fan interest. Little wonder then that non-major labels spent $1.5 billion on marketing in 2023, with smaller labels (

How To Promote Music Internationally Free: 7 TipsHere are some proven strategies to promote music internationally without spending a dime. From online platforms to social media tips, learn how to connect with global audiences and grow your. Continue reading
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Shure Announces Axient Digital PSM In Ear Monitoring SystemShure announced Axient® Digital PSM, its first digital wireless in ear monitoring solution for top-tier touring acts and large-scale productions.

Axient Digital PSM has been meticulously designed and developed to meet the rigorous demands of touring professionals and rental houses, ensuring high-performance RF and spectral efficiency that caters to the rapidly evolving wireless landscape. This new digital in ear monitoring system is Shure’s first Wireless Multichannel Audio System (WMAS) enabled product line, empowering audio professionals to adapt to a wide variety of environments.1 With its forward-looking design, Axient Digital PSM represents a long-term investment for tours, venues, and other applications, elevating flexibility and scalability to unprecedented levels.

“For nearly a century, Shure has pioneered innovative solutions that help solve our customers’ problems while moving the industry forward. Now, Axient Digital PSM offers a revolutionary digital radio with WMAS capabilities, remote management for engineers, and a pristine audio experience for performers,” said Nick Wood, Senior Director, Global Marketing and Product Management, at Shu

Flexibility and Scalability

Axient Digital PSM features two single rack space transmitter options: ADTQ Quad Transmitter and ADTD Dual Transmitter. Bothoffer four flexible and powerful transmission modes.

Multi-channel Wideband (available regionally according to WMAS regulations), supporting up to 28 channels per 6 MHz in the US and 40 channels per 8 MHz in Europe. This exceeds FCC’s requirement for WMAS to have a mode of operation in which it can operate with at least three audio channels per MHz.

Narrowband provides access to more RF output power per channel and maintains spectral efficiency at 17 channels per 6 MHz.

Analog FM allows for high-quality audio with ultra-low latency.

Axient Digital Standard (Point-to-Point Mode) will let users send long-distance audio to any Axient Digital microphone receiver. It will be available through a post -launch firmware update.

Axient Digital PSM wireless in ear monitor system will be available early 2025.

For more information visit: www.shure.com/adpsm
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YouTube ad revenues reached $8.92bn in Q3, up 12.2% YoYYouTube's ad revenues beat analysts' expectations
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Live events company DEAG acquires Italy-based promoter MC² LiveThe 46-year-old company has developed live events and ticketing businesses across Europe
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Join Bandcamp alternative Subvert: Cooperatively Owned and OperatedBandcamp alternative Subvert has signed up 950 artists, 166 labels, and 230 supporters as founding members and is looking for more.
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Ultimate Guide To A Healthy And Successful Career in Music [Exclusive Book Excerpt]Sound Advice: The Ultimate Guide To a Healthy And Successful Career in Music will be published later this year, but Hypebot has an exclusive book excerpt.
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How to Save Instagram Songs to Spotify to streamline playlist creationSave Instagram songs to Spotify with this simple trick and streamline your playlist creation across both platforms effortlessly.
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Chris Brown and Drake sued for at least $5m over alleged copyright infringement on ‘No Guidance’'No Guidance' has been streamed more than 1 billion times on Spotify, and viewed more than 480 million times on YouTube
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Guitar Center and Martin Guitars to host “An Afternoon with Chris Martin | The Legacy of Martin & Co.”WHO: Guitar Center and Martin Guitars, hosting “An Afternoon with Chris Martin | The Legacy of Martin & Co.,” featuring Christian Frederick Martin IV, known as “Chris” (the executive chairman of the world-renowned C. F. Martin & Co.), in collaboration/conversation with artist and Martin brand ambassador Craig Thatcher.

WHAT: The event will showcase up to a dozen specially selected Martin Guitars from Chris’s personal collection at the Martin Guitar Museum in Nazareth, PA. Founded in 1833 in New York City, C.F. Martin & Co. has been making the world’s finest acoustic guitars for nearly 200 years. For this special talk in association with the Guitar Center, Chris will be sharing stories about Martin Guitar's deep history with Country Music, as well as personal anecdotes from his 35 years at the helm of this iconic American brand. Audience members will get to hear the priceless instruments played by Martin clinician and singer/songwriter Craig Thatcher, along with Q&A and autograph signing.

A few of Martin guitars that Chris and Craig will be showcasing during the event include Joan Baez 0-45JB, Jimmie Rodgers 000-45JR, Gene Autrey D-45S, Hank Williams D-28HW, D-11E Rock The Vote and many more!

WHEN: Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024, 3:00 p.m. CST

WHERE:           Guitar Center Nashville721 Thompson Ln, Nashville, TN 37204Nashville, TN 37204

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HYBE’s CEO just issued an apology to K-Pop artists, fans and rival labels amid a torrent of controversies from leaked internal documents. What’s going on?Disparaging comments about certain K-pop stars have angered fans, while other revelations have piqued the interest of regulators
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