TikTok accuses UMG of ‘greed above the interests of artists’ [Full Text]TikTok has responded to UMG’s announcement that it will pull all its music off the popular platform today, January 31, 2024, after the two could not reach a new licensing. Continue reading
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Universal Music to pull all music off TikTok as deal expires: Full text of letter to artists and songwritersUniversal Music Group and UMG Publishing Group say they will pull all their music off TikTok and the TokTok Music Service worldwide today after it could not negotiate a new. Continue reading
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If niche is music’s new mainstream, how do you measure success? [Hanna Kahlert of MIDiA]“It seems that the 1000-stream artist is both everyman’s trash and everyman’s treasure… and is being thrown under the bus to ensure the more ‘successful’ artists are compensated,” writes Hanna. Continue reading
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Warner Chappell Music signs Grammy-nominated R&B artist Coco Jones to exclusive publishing dealJones is up for five awards at the forthcoming 66th Annual Grammys
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Big Machine Label ups Mike Rittberg to COO, Clay Hunnicutt to EVP, Label OperationsRittberg, a veteran of Universal Music Group, joined Big Machine in 2017, while Hunnicutt, formerly of Big Loud, joined in 2019
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Texas Music Legends Hall Of Fame To Induct Al StaehelyErnalee Duffy, Executive Director of Texas Songwriters Association International, announced that Texas born and bred songwriter/artist Al Staehely will be inducted into the association's Texas Music Legends Hall of Fame on February 7th.

Ms. Duffy shared, "The Texas Music Legends Hall of Fame, which is under the banner of the Texas Songwriters Association International, (TSAI) was created to recognize and honor the music industry professionals that help shape and make the Texas music community the fertile unique landscape that it is. The Hall of Fame is a community chosen by its peers. The alumni do the nominating and voting to decide who will be invited to be inducted each year. The members that have been previously inducted are a talented group of professionals, each one of which has made a unique and influential contribution to the Texas music community. Among this year's inductees is Al Staehely a true native Texan whose original songs are heard around the world. Plus many have been recorded by successful artists in their own right and went on to top the charts. We welcome Al into the fold and look forward to seeing everyone at this year's event in Austin on February 7th which is 100% absolutely free to attend.

The music industry is changing. Thomas Coesfeld is busy preparing BMG for what’s next.The BMG boss discusses the sweeping changes he's made at the Bertelsmann-owned company – and the future of music
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Generative AI music market to be worth $3bn by 2028, says report commissioned by Sacem and GEMAThe study found nearly unanimous support for payments to rights holders when their music is used to train AI
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Amazon Music for Artists adds free ‘Hype Deck’ marketing toolAmazon Music has added another free tool to its growing “for Artists” toolkit. Hype Deck empowers artists to create custom Hype Cards to spread the word about “big moments” for. Continue reading
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Is Spotify Discovery Mode worth 30% less royalties? What the data saysThrough his own experimentation, independent musician and set it and forget it music marketing wizard Brian Hazard explains how artists can maximize their music’s exposure with Spotify’s Discovery Mode. by. Continue reading
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Set.Live captures live fans then SET.fan helps stay connected to themGabi Arnona of Set.Live joins Michael Brandvold on the Music Biz Weekly podcast with an update on new features they are rolling out that allow artists to connect directly with. Continue reading
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Album Review: "Holy Water" By Millyz (8/10) Create Music Group Inc. 

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Millyz, an emcee and singer from the mean streets of Boston, MA, has been on his lyrical grind for a while; and has gotten co-signs from notable rappers in the rap game along the way. Laced with metaphors with real life behind his lyrics, Millyz is true to his music. Holy Water is heartfelt and insightful with songs like “Holy Water,” “Last Time,” and “Soul Bleed.” This album features guest appearances from hip-hop personalities like OhGeesy, Fivio Foreign, and Benny the Butcher. The post Album Review: "Holy Water" By Millyz (8/10) first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

Riot Games cuts 530 roles globally as it ‘more tightly integrates esports, music, and entertainment’ with its gamesRiot Games is laying off around 11% of its workforce
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Todd Moscowitz and Sony Music’s Santa Anna strike deal with hip hop label Trill EntertainmentNew deal comes less than a week after Santa Anna's partnership with and investment in Drake's OVO Sound
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Bandsintown adds Artist Growth Workspace integrationTour dates listed on Bandsintown can now also be seamlessly integrated within the popular Artist Growth Workspace app. Last year, 600,000 registered artists posted more than than 1.5 million shows. Continue reading
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