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15 Years of Spotify: How the Streaming Giant Has Changed and Reinvented the Music Industry [Variety] FULL STORY

What the Hell Is Spotify’s Tragically Named “Car Thing”? [Pitchfork] FULL STORY

Hey Spotify’ adds native voice controls to streamer [Hypebot] FULL STORY
The music streaming debate: what the artists, songwriters and industry insiders say [Guardian] FULL STORY
Artists like Nile Rodgers, Nadine Shah and Ed O’Brien of Radiohead, as well as songwriters for stars, have hit out at an “archaic” streaming model that allows major labels to maximize their revenue while some musicians struggle to make minimum wage.
Want to Make Your Music Blow Up on TikTok? Here Are 8 Proven Tips [DMN] FULL STORY
Many artists, including quick-rising creators and established acts alike, have enjoyed substantial commercial success as a result of viral TikTok trends. But what’s the secret to blowing your music up on TikTok?
Music streaming algorithms: Are they sexist? [Hypebot] FULL STORY
While predictive data has certainly proven itself to be useful, algorithms, – written as they are by humans – are inherently flawed, and may be dishing up a hefty dose of sexism when it comes to curating our music streaming options.
8 steps to earning money through Patreon [Hypebot] FULL STORY
A lack of touring and an over-saturation of live streaming shows has left many musicians seeking news ways of earning money via their chosen craft. Enter Patreon! Here, we break down what you need in order to actually make money of the content creator subscription service.
Arcade Fire release a 45-minute song through Headspace's mindfulness app [Engadget] FULL STORY
The band wrote in an Instagram post that the track was a collaboration with John Legend and Headspace. Legend has curated a Headspace playlist that features “Memories In The Age Of Anxiety." Arcade Fire noted that it offers "meditative vibes to help you focus and feel inspired."
How to fix streaming without wrecking music [MBW] FULL STORY

How the music industry weighs streaming's future needs to change, says MIDiA's Mark Mulligan [Hypebot] FULL STORY 
The What, Why, and How of Disruptive Marketing [Venture] FULL STORY
Content is king. You’ve heard it from us and probably countless other marketers before. It’s incredibly important to have a consistent flow of content, and it’s just as important for that content to fit within your brand and the story that you want to tell.
7 best places for submitting indie music in 2021 [Hypebot] FULL STORY
In an effort to keep the thorny process of music submission as simple and productive as possible, we here outline the best places for submitting indie music 2021.
What an orphan songs can teach the MLC [Hypebot] FULL STORY
With the Mechanical Licensing Collective recently receiving $424 and counting in black box royalty payments, a lot of questions are being raised about what the MLC can learn from orphan works, and what exactly ‘due diligence means when it comes to seeking out copyright owners.
Non-Fungible Taylor Swift [Statechery] FULL STORY

NYSE launches ‘First Trade’ NFTs of Spotify, Snowflake and more [CNBC] FULL STORY

There’s Nothing to Do Except Gamble Welcome to the non-fungible, memeified, cryptodenominated, degenerate future of finance. [Intelligencer] FULL STORY
 
Live Nation Equipping 60+ Venues With Livestream Technology As Concerts Slowly Return [LFLM] FULL STORY

How Will Live Nation Bounce Back From the Concertless Year? [Rolling Stone] FULL STORY
Creators now able to earn money on clubhouse [Hypebot] FULL STORY

Can Clubhouse Keep the Party Going? [Verge] FULL STORY 
Streaming Tops Radio as the Top Way to Listen to Music [CBS] FULL STORY
As recently as 2017, radio was the most popular method for listening to music, but now just 31% of Americans usually listen to music through the radio – either over the airwaves or via satellite.
Hip-Hop Loves Cash App, and That Might Be Why Jack Dorsey Bought Tidal [GQ] FULL STORY
For the rapper Guapdad 4000, Cash App isn’t just a useful tool to share money or another passing fad in hip-hop. It’s a literal part of his creative process.
Can DJs on Twitch Replace Clubs? It Depends on Who’s Paying [Noisey] FULL STORY 
The live-streaming platform has become a lifeline for DJs during the pandemic. Does Twitch care enough to make it last?
Social Media Use in 2021 [Pew] FULL STORY
YouTube and Facebook continue to dominate the online landscape, with 81% and 69%, respectively, reporting ever using these sites. And YouTube and Reddit were the only two platforms measured that saw statistically significant growth.

Social media is becoming a social studio [MIDiA] FULL STORY
Bandzoogle receives Silver Stevie Award for Front-Line Customer Service Team of the Year [Bandzoogle] FULL STORY 

16 fun facts about the Bandzoogle support team [Bandzoogle] FULL STORY
YOUR MORNING COFFEE, THE PODCAST: Episode #35 LISTEN HERE
On this latest episode of the podcast, Jay & Mike discuss these stories:
• Inside the Dirty Business of Hit Songwriting
• Pearl Jam, Tom Petty, Ariana Grande Lead Record Store Day Drops 2021
• 'He's a Genius': How Lil Nas X's 'Montero' Marketing Strategy Pressed All the Right Buttons
• The Ins-and-Outs of Music Catalog Sales and the Behind-the-Scenes Players Advising Songwriters Who Cash Out
• What’s Behind The Boom In Iconic Boomer Musicians Selling Their Songs
 

YOUR SECOND CUP


• Dream Theater's Jordan Rudess on Patreon, Cameo and Eligo and Liquid Tension Experiment [MBW Podcast] FULL STORY
• Ricky Montgomery From Viral on TikTok to Major Label Bidding War [Aris Take] FULL STORY
• Nile Rogers: The Art of Longevity  [The Song Sommelier] FULL STORY
• Joel Selvin's 'Hollywood Eden' Mines The Highs And Lows Of SoCal's Early Music Scene [Pollstar] FULL STORY
• The CARES Act: A Retrospective One Year Later [Grammy.com] FULL STORY
• The U.S. Offered Up $16 Billion to Venues. No One Could Apply [Rolling Stone] FULL STORY
• The Verge’s favorite music streaming services [Verge] FULL STORY
• Amazon Prime Passes 200 Million Subscribers [Hollywood Reporter] FULL STORY
• Spotify Announces Four New Virtual Events Partners [Spotify] FULL STORY
• 7 Apps to Make the Most of Your Streaming Music Subscription [Wired] FULL STORY
• 8 Types of Repurposed Content You Can Create From Your Music Video [Symphonic] FULL STORY
• Hi-Res Streaming Service Qobuz Launches In Australia, New Zealand And Scandinavia [Forbes] FULL STORY
• How to Mix Sound for Masked Singers and Empty Arenas [Rolling Stone] FULL STORY
• Monitor Beatport Tracks and Spotify Playlists with Charts [Viberate] FULL STORY
• Get the Full Podcast Picture with Spotify’s New & Improved Charts [Spotify] FULL STORY
• Best Practices: Choosing Your Release Date [FlyPaper] FULL STORY
• Triller has a new CEO... having just acquired 3 companies in 5 weeks [MBW] FULL STORY
• Dolby Atmos: How the immersive sound technology is revolutionising music for artists and fans [MusicWeek] FULL STORY
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