BMG expects to spend another $400m on catalog acquisitions this year – and just made its largest ever recorded music acquisition in FranceBMG has acquired the recorded music catalog of superstar French DJ and electronic music artist Martin Solveig
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Every member of Bandcamp United Union bargaining team was laid offAs news hit that about 60 of Bandcamp’s 118 employees had been laid off, one group was particularly affected – members of the Bandcamp United Union. All of the union’s. Continue reading
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Amazon AMP, Spotify Live failed. Will radio rediscover its roots? [MIDiA]As Amazon Amp, Spotify Live, and several other live audio platforms shut down, it became apparent that live audio is not an easy medium to conquer. Could radio finally rediscover. Continue reading
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True. “We don’t have enough geniuses making records anymore”: Tony Visconti explains how the role of the record producer has changed in the modern age. Producer and composer Tony Visconti has shared his opinion...

A Complete Glossary of Music Marketing TermsWhether you’re a independent musician, publicist, or just a curious fan, these music marketing terms are good to have under your belt so you can better understand the inner workings. Continue reading
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Album Review: "CrazyMad, For Me" by CMAT (6/10)Awal Distribution

Producer: Matias Téllez (except “Whatever’s Inconvenient”) 

Feisty, expressive, and original, CMAT navigates between dramatic ballads and sassy anthems as she recounts a toxic love and ensuing trauma and gradual acceptance. Country, indie rock, and ‘80s / ‘90s pop elements form a unique blend with strong vocals and decoration woven above a rich instrumental sound. CMAT brings quirky, dark-humored storytelling to the realities of being human and the evolution of overcoming challenges, wrapped inside a gorgeous musical delivery that effortlessly bends the ear. – Andrea Beenham

BMI to raise cut it takes from songwriters and publishers 50%BMI plans to raise the margin it retains from royalties collected from 10% to 15% or more, according to the PRO’s Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Report. In August, BMI said. Continue reading
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Superfans and supine fans: the music industry is getting its priorities the wrong way aroundThe following op-ed comes from long-time music industry journalist Eamonn Forde
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BMI will pay songwriters and publishers a smaller portion of its revenues as a for-profit company – while upping its own margin from 10% to 15% of collections. Will its members tolerate this change?New revelations from Michael O'Neill shows that BMI is planning to increase its retained revenues by a third
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The Accidental Brilliant Marketing of Ed Sheeran’s Latest AlbumEd Sheeran says that there would be no singles or videos to promote the album. And because he’s releasing it on his own indie Gingerbread Man Records, he is free. Continue reading
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Music Health Alliance offers FREE assistance during Open Enrollment & Medicare Assistance to Music CommunityThe Music Health Alliance (MHA) is offering free appointments for individuals, groups, and seniors across the country to ensure they get the healthcare coverage they need during this year’s open enrollment. Continue reading
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Hidden Hits in Plain SightThe pop music hit parade is rife with can't-miss songs that were overlooked for years, needing a remix or re-recording to bring out the best in the tune. Here are 10 examples of this fascinating phenomenon.

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Universal just launched a claims-free music subscription service for content creators with 50,000 tracks and 200,000 sound effectsThe Universal Music for Creators service starts at $5.99 per month
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The strategic reason HYBE’s Chairman wants to retire in 10 years, and 2 other things we learned from Bang Si-Hyuk’s recent interviewBang Si-hyuk explained the logic behind HYBE's US expansion, the differences between the US and Korean music industries, and his retirement, in recent chat with Bloomberg
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