UK Music Groups Unite to Support Better Streaming System; Surround Invests in Music Finance Startup Vezt; Spotify Developing Podcasts for U.S. Latino Audiences
UK Music Groups Unite To Support Artists & Build A Better Streaming System — www.grammy.com
How the Keep Music Alive alliance is working to support music creators across the pond in a way that mirrors efforts in the States.
Surround Invests in Music Finance Startup Vezt — platformandstream.wordpress.com
Surround announced a recent investment in and partnership with Vezt, the mobile app that allows fans to participate in the royalties of their favorite songs — allowing artists, songwriters, producers, labels and publishers to immediately monetize their work in a meaningful way.
Spotify to Develop Podcast Programming for U.S. Latino Audiences — www.hollywoodreporter.com
Spotify has created a team to develop original audio programming for the growing U.S. Latino podcast audience.
The Music Tech Directory Makes Its Debut — platformandstream.wordpress.com
A global, one-stop digital resource on innovative music technology solutions and the overall music tech landscape, the Music Tech Directory is accessible to everyone.
Spotify and Harry Fox Agency accused of ‘joint conspiracy’ to infringe copyrights in Eminem publisher lawsuit — www.musicbusinessworldwide.com
Eight Mile Style, an independent publisher of Eminem songs has filed a new lawsuit.
How To Transform A Digital Concert Into An Exciting Music Event — blog.reverbnation.com
Digital concerts don’t have to be boring. Here are a few strategies for transforming digital concerts into events that fans will be excited about:
Two Of Radio’s Favorite Words: Road Trip! — jacobsmedia.com
More Americans will be taking road trips this 4th of July Weekend, and that spells tune-in opportunities for radio stations.
This New Tariff Could Solve One Of Spotify’s Biggest Problems — www.forbes.com
Spotify launches a new tariff designed specifically for co-habiting couples — and it could solve one of the service’s biggest problems.
This is how COVID-19 is affecting the music industry — www.weforum.org
The music industry has been hit hard by coronavirus. But it is finding ways to hit back — One World Together at Home and a rap concert on Fortnite have engaged millions.
Hot Pandemic Market: Music Royalties — www.wsj.com
Nashville singer-songwriter Sonia Leigh is among many musicians who, unable to tour this year because of the coronavirus outbreak, are tapping their catalogs for income.
Streaming into the void — montanafreepress.org
Live music has been one of the industries hardest hit by the pandemic because of the inherent nature of the business: gathering people together.
Spotify India turns hilarious ‘Good Day’ joke into reality with new logo, Good Day thanks brand for sharing the ‘Spot’light — economictimes.indiatimes.com
A ‘good will’ gesture? You bet!
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