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The Brief: Spotify’s $7b, Worlde for Music, Token||Traxx NFT Marketplace, YouTube and More
Thursday, March 24, 2022 • Duration 01:38
Your update on new releases, business and tech news in less than five minutes from MusicIndustryCity.com
Spotify says it paid out $7 billion to music rights holders last year. More than 1,000 generated over $1 million, and more than 50 thousand generated over $10 thousand.
For you Worlde fans, there’s Heardle - the Wordle for music. Now you can try to Name That Tune in six guesses or less. I bet I can name that song in one note :)
In music tech news,
YouTube is adding new live stream features which include live guests, which will allow creators to invite a guest to their stream, and live rings which help to better alert viewers when a channel is going live.
From the Web 3 World...
Token||Traxx, a new NFT marketplace for the music community, sold out their TRAXX Token Public Sale this week and has announced new partnerships with AscendEX and BitMart
In Musical Chairs...
UTA’s music division just added a trio of new hires. Aaron Arkin, Vatana Shaw and Mary Allen. will join the team.
And for your listening pleasure…
Soccer Mommy announces a new album titled "Sometimes Forever." It will land on June 24th, courtesy of Loma Vista.
That concludes today's update. For article links, see the show notes, or go to MusicIndustryCity.com and tune in to The Weekly Wrap on the Music Industry City YouTube channel Thursday nights at 7pm eastern.
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SESAC Buys Audiam, TikTok Radio on SiriusXM, Splendour in the Grass Rescheduled, Facebook Launches Reels, Sarah Wilson Head of TuneCore UK
Friday, August 20, 2021 • Duration 01:34
SESAC, the US-based Performing Rights Organization, has bought Audiam. SOCAN sold a majority share in Audiam to SESAC for an undisclosed sum but will retain at 15% stake.
TikTok Radio Hits SiriusXM. The new station will feature popular TikTok content producers and influencers, and will sound like the app's “For You” feed.
Splendour In The Grass will not go ahead in 2021, but will return in July 2022. This is the fourth time it has had to postpone since the outbreak began.
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In Music Tech News…
Users can now produce and share short-form video content within Facebook Groups or the News Feed. In addition, they're testing a new feature to Instagram producers to share their material directly on the site.
and In Musical Chairs...
Sarah Wilson has been named as Head of TuneCore UK. She will manage and grow the company's artist portfolio while finding partnerships and growth opportunities.
That concludes today's update. For article links, see the show notes, or go to MusicIndustryCity.com and tune in to the Music News at Noon live in Clubhouse or on the website weekdays at 12 p.m. Eastern.
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Proof of Vaccination to Enter, Lollapalooza Reports 203 Cases, End of App Store Fees? SoundExchange Appointments, Fatboy Slim 12-part Series
Friday, August 13, 2021 • Duration 01:34
Your daily update on new releases, tours, business and tech news from MusicIndustryCity.com
Festivals, Venues, and Artists are saying you need to be vaccinated or proof of a negative COVD test if you want to come in. AEG, Bonnaroo, SoFar Sounds, City Winery and more are adding to that list.
After 385,000 people attended the four-day event, it’s been reported that 203 Cases Of COVID-19 Linked To Chicago's Lollapalooza
Make sure to check out the show notes for links to the articles referenced and on MusicIndustryCity.com
In Music Tech News…
Could this be the end of the App Store Fees? Lawmakers have introduced a bill that will regulate all app stores.
In Musical Chairs...
SoundExchange appoints Stephanie Werner as VP of Brand Marketing and Industry Engagement, and Barry LeVine to VP of Marketing and Entertainment Partnerships.
And for your listening pleasure…
Fatboy Slim launches special 12-part mixtape series, ‘Everybody Loves A Mixtape’ on Apple Music with a new themed mix will released each Friday at 5am BST
That concludes today's update. For article links, see the show notes, or go to MusicIndustryCity.com and tune in to the Music News at Noon live in Clubhouse or on the website weekdays at 12 p.m. Eastern.
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Revelator, UK Insurance for Live Sector, Audius 5M Users, Mike Chester at Warner, Duran Duran
Friday, August 6, 2021 • Duration 01:46
Your daily update on new releases, tours, business and tech news from MusicIndustryCity.com
Built on the Blockchain, Revelator Unveils New Decentralized Protocol for Music Rights which will streamline licensing, contracts, and payments.
After months of complaints from the live music sector, the UK finally launches a £750M GOVERNMENT-BACKED INSURANCE SCHEME to help cover costs incurred in the event of cancellation due to the event being legally unable to happen due to government restrictions.
Nearly 2,300 people test positive for coronavirus after attending music festivals in Catalonia, the number of infections at recent concerts was 76% higher than those recorded in the control group
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In Music Tech News…
Blockchain-Based Music Streaming Service Audius has 5M Monthly Users with over 100,000 artists that include Deadmau5 and Skrillex.
In Musical Chairs...
Mike Chester promoted to EVP, promotion & commerce at Warner Records. Since 2018, he has spearheaded a complete revamping of the label’s promotion team and strategy across every format and platform.
And for your listening pleasure, Duran Duran is back with retro vibes in “New Joy”.
That concludes today's update. For article links, see the show n otes, or go to MusicIndustryCity.com and tune in to the Music News at Noon live in Clubhouse or on the website weekdays at 12 p.m. Eastern.
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Logic’s New Mixtape, Slip.Stream Raises $3.2M, UK lets in the EU and US, Melting Vinyl, Lady Gaga Garageband, One Billion Rick Rolls
Friday, July 30, 2021 • Duration 02:09
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MUSIC LICENSING STARTUP SLIP.STREAM RAISES $3.25M The company, which bills itself as a "creator safe music platform," provides a copyright strike safe library of over 50,000 tracks and 40,000 sound effects filled with "real music from real artists."
The UK Waives Quarantine Requirements For Fully the Vaccinated. Travelers from Europe and the United States will no longer be required to endure a 10-day quarantine beginning August 2. Travelers must still undergo a pre-departure test before arriving in England, as well as a PCR test on or before day 2.
The warning label reads, Do not leave in direct sunlight because Climate change is literally melting vinyl records. Due to the recent extreme heat, vinyl records have warped while being shipped to record stores and customers. The melting is especially difficult for independent labels, which have few resources to order extra copies.
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In Music Tech News…
You can now get a bunch of star-powered producer packs for Garageband from Dua Lipa Lady Gaga, Mark Ronson, TRAKGIRL, and more for free.
Listen today, In celebration of the five year anniversary of his first Bobby Tarantino mixtape, Logic has dropped a new mixtape today called, Bobby Tarantino 3.
And finally, the Internet delivers. Thanks to years of Rick-rolling, Rick Astley‘s, “Never Gonna Give You Up,” has hit a billion YouTube views this week. Way to go, Internet!
That concludes today's update. For article links, see the show notes, or go to MusicIndustryCity.com and tune in to the Music News at Noon live in Clubhouse or on the website weekdays at 12 p.m. Eastern.
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Lana Del Rey, Janelle Monae, Bonnaroo, Face to Face, Ireland Criminalise Secondary Ticketing, Marcus Johnson Goldenvoice, TikTok takes over YouTube
Friday, July 9, 2021 • Duration 03:19
Your daily update on new releases, tours, and business news from MusicIndustryCity.com
Face to Face announce new LP ‘No Way Out But Through
The new album will be released on Fat Wreck Chords on September 10th. It was produced by regular collaborator Siegfried Meier, and they've released the first single and title track. Face to Face will be touring this year and next, including a stop at the sold-out Furnace Fest and other festival appearances in the United States and Europe.
Lana Del Rey, Janelle Monae Pull Out of Bonnaroo Festival
Lana Del Rey, Janelle Monáe, and King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard have withdrawn from the Bonnaroo festival, organizers revealed on social media. There was no explanation given for the cancellations, but it appears that Del Rey's album delay (she'd announced that her second album of 2021, "Blue Bannisters," would be released on July 4th but postponed it the day before) and Janelle Monae's widely reported appearance in "Knives Out 2" could have played a role.
IRELAND TO CRIMINALISE FOR-PROFIT SECONDARY TICKETING THIS MONTHAccording to the Irish Times, the Republic of Ireland's government is on the verge of outlawing for-profit ticket reselling in the country, some four years after the idea was originally mooted.
Ticket touts will face fines of up to €100,000 or up to two years in prison under the new legislation. It will be applicable to cultural, entertainment, and sporting events.
Former Prime Minister Leo Varadkar introduced the Sale of Tickets Bill 2020, which has been in the works since 2017.
We’ll talk more about this in the Music News Power Hour live on Clubhouse and on MusicIndustryCity.com at 12 p.m. Eastern.
In Musical Chairs…
Goldenvoice Adds Marcus 'Don Dada' Johnson As Talent Buyer
On Wednesday, Goldenvoice, the Los Angeles-based promoter, announced the arrival of Johnson as a talent buyer. An Oakland native, he has worked as an independent producer and marketer for Southern California events for nearly two decades, including teaming with Goldenvoice to ticket many of the company's shows and festivals since 2009. In his new position, he will be in charge of artist acquisition for Goldenvoice events and clubs, including Los Angeles' The Novo.
In Music Tech News…
TIKTOK IS PARKING ITS TANKS ON YOUTUBE’S LAWN… AS REPORT SAYS ITS USERS ARE MORE ENGAGED THAN ITS RIVAL’S
According to a new analysis issued by reputable analytics firm App Annie, TikTok topped YouTube in both the United States and the United Kingdom for average time spent per user, per month on Android as of May 2021. According to App Annie, TikTok users in the United States on Android devices spent an average of 24.5 hours per month on the app which compares to 22 hours per month per person on YouTube. In the United Kingdom, TikTok users spent 26 hours per month on the platform in May of this year, whereas UK YouTube users spent only 16 hours per month.
That concludes today's update. For article links, see the show notes, or go to MusicIndustryCity.com and listen to the Music News Power Hour live in Clubhouse or on the website at 12 p.m. Eastern.
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Courtney Barnett, St. Vincent, Jay-Z SESNSO Tokens, Beth Appleton at Jaxsta, LVTO and 2conv hit back at lawsuit
Thursday, July 8, 2021 • Duration 03:19
Your daily update on new releases, tours, and business news from MusicIndustryCity.com
Courtney Barnett announces new album Things Take Time, Take Time
Courtney Barnett's third album will be released on November 12th. The lead single is titled "Rae Street,". Tell Me How You Really Feel, her most recent album, was released in 2018. Barnett will embark on a North American tour in November to promote her upcoming album, backed by Beduine, Bartees Strange, Warpaint, Julia Jacklin, and Shamir.
St. Vincent Announces Details Of UK And European Tour For 2022
The tour will take place in the UK and Europe next summer in support of her critically acclaimed sixth album, Daddy's Home. Along with previously confirmed festival dates at Mad Cool in Madrid and NOS Alive in Lisbon, St. Vincent will now tour Europe in June, including her biggest UK headline show to date at London's Hammersmith Eventim Apollo. Tickets will be available for purchase beginning at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 11.
JAY Z’S ROC NATION MAKES VR MOVE WITH PURCHASE OF SENSO TOKENS FROM $100M-BACKED SENSORIUM CORPORATION
Sensorium Galaxy, the yet-to-be-released social VR platform owned by Sensorium Corporation, was launched in 2018. SENSO tokens are the on-platform, Ethereum-based currency of Sensorium Galaxy. The purchase of SENSO tokens by Roc Nation follows the announcement last August that TIDAL, which Jay-Z sold to Jack Dorsey in April, spent $7 million on SENSO tokens. These tokens are used by participants to gain access to artists' concerts on the platform, subscribe to premium content, modify their avatars, upgrade features, issue NFTs, and carry out other actions.
We’ll talk more about this in the Music News Power Hour live on Clubhouse and on MusicIndustryCity.com at 12 p.m. Eastern.
In Musical Chairs…
BETH APPLETON JOINS MUSIC CREDIT RESOURCE JAXSTA AS CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER
Appleton previously worked at Warner Music Australia as General Manager and Senior Vice President Marketing Australasia. Beginning Monday, July 12, she will be located at the company's Sydney headquarters. Jaxsta bills itself as “the world’s largest public-facing, dedicated database of official music credits”.
In Music Tech News…
Stream-ripper hits back at court order over user-data
Stream-ripping sites FLVTO and 2conv have responded to a court ruling concerning the storage and distribution of user data. Tofig Kurbanov, a Russian operator, is now battling a lawsuit filed by American labels in Virginia courts. He claims that the court order will cost him thousands of dollars in new expenses, as well as placing him at risk of violating data protection regulations in some countries and putting his users at risk of having records of their online activity confiscated by the Russian government.
That concludes today's update. For article links, see the show notes, or go to MusicIndustryCity.com and listen to the Music News Power Hour live in Clubhouse or on the website at 12 p.m. Eastern.
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Jacob Collier Electric Car, Supergrass Replace Richard Ashcroft, Brent Smith Wasserman Music, National Lottery & Venue Trust
Wednesday, July 7, 2021 • Duration 02:23
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Jacob Collier Partners With Fiat To Launch New Electric Car
Fiat has partnered with musician Jacob Collier to produce a new, all-electric 500. Collier, an environmental advocate and Grammy award winner produced a unique version of Peggy Lee's iconic track “I Love Being Here With You.” for the Fiat campaign. According to a statement, the song is a celebration of the "simple beauty of life".
Supergrass Replace Richard Ashcroft As 2021 Tramlines Festival Headliners
Sheffield’s Tramlines Festival announced that Supergrass will be the new headliner for this month’s festival. The announcement comes after Richard Ashcroft pulled out of his appearance following its status as a test event for the UK government’s Events Research Program. Ashcroft said in a statement, “I had informed my agent months ago I wouldn’t be playing concerts with restrictions,” Tramlines announced that they are “delighted to let you know that the amazing Supergrass are your new Sunday headliners!”
We’ll talk more about this in the Music News Power Hour live on Clubhouse and on MusicIndustryCity.com at 12 p.m. Eastern.
In Musical Chairs…
Ex-WME Agent Brent Smith Joins Executive Team At Wasserman Music
Brent Smith, who left WME in October, has joined Wasserman Music, where he is named executive vice president and managing executive on July 6. Smith joins veteran agents Marty Diamond, Jonathan Levine, Jackie Nalpant, and others at the company. He joins a firm that was founded in April when Wasserman bought Paradigm Talent Agency's North American music holdings.
National Lottery and Music Venue Trust partner on £1 million grassroots touring initiative
The National Lottery has teamed up with Music Venue Trust on a £1 million project to help revitalize the UK's grassroots live music business as COVID limitations are finally lifted.
Artists such as Tom Jones, Rag N Bone Man, Mahalia, and Sam Fender will perform in small venues across the UK as part of the National Lottery's Revive Live Tour.
That concludes today's update. For article links, see the show notes, or go to MusicIndustryCity.com and listen to the Music News Power Hour live in Clubhouse or on the website at 12 p.m. Eastern.
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Goat, Tribe Called Quest NFT, UK Reopens, California Venue Budget, Riot Games Album
Tuesday, July 6, 2021 • Duration 03:21
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Goat announce new compilation album, ‘Headsoup’
Goat, a Swedish experimental group, has released a new album, 'Headsoup,' including its lead track, 'Queen of the Underground.' 'Headsoup' will be a collection of non-album material spanning the band's career, including standalone singles, B-sides, digital edits, and two new songs. The album will be available on August 27th.
A Tribe Called Quest deny authorising sale of royalties portion as NFT
A Tribe Called Quest has denied claims that they had teamed with music licensing marketplace Royalty Exchange to auction off a piece of their record revenues as an NFT.
Now, co-founder Ali Shaheed Muhammad has penned a lengthy response to claims of A Tribe Called Quest's connection with Royalty Exchange or sale authorization, labeling them "Not Frigging True." No member of A Tribe Called Quest has entered into any partnership with Royalty Exchange.
UK PRIME MINISTER CONFIRMS INTENTION TO ENABLE FULL-CAPACITY EVENTS FROM JULY 19
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has confirmed that full-capacity events will be able to take place in England beginning July 19. On that day, a 150th anniversary concert at London's Royal Albert Hall will be one of the first full-house events. The prime minister stated that a final decision will be taken on July 12, and that limitations will be lifted one week later, as scheduled. He stated that the action follows data indicating the considerably lower Covid-19 mortality rates as a result of vaccine roll-out, with the UK having the highest per - capita immunization rate in Europe.
We’ll talk more about this in the Music News Power Hour live on Clubhouse and on MusicIndustryCity.com at 12 p.m. Eastern.
New California Budget Includes $150M for Independent Music Venues
Under the new budget provisions, around 660 venues and promoters may be eligible for financial relief. California Governor Gavin Newsom signed the state's 2021-2022 budget, which includes $150 million for independent venues and promoters, into law on June 28. Venues must have a defined performance space, mixing equipment, a PA system, and a lighting rig to be eligible. A venue must have at least two people who work as sound engineers, bookers, promoters, stage managers, ticket office managers, and/or security staff.
And in music tech news…
Riot Games Launches Royalty-Free Album For Streamers
Riot Games, creators of League of Legends, published an album filled with lo-fi sounds on Friday, allowing gamers to stream their games while listening to music that does not infringe on copyright regulations. Sessions:Vi is a collection of 37 ambient songs created in collaboration with artists such as Chromonicci and Junior State. It is available on major streaming services such as Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube. The album's release is in reaction to growing dissatisfaction among gamers who wish to broadcast their gameplay but can be kicked off platforms like Twitch for copyright infringement if the games contain copyrighted material.
That concludes today's update. For article links, see the show notes, or go to MusicIndustryCity.com and listen to the Music News Power Hour live in Clubhouse or on the website at 12 p.m. Eastern.
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NYC Mega Concert, Britney Spears, UK Offering Insurance, Brian Nolan at Motown, DistroKid adds Dolby Atmos
Friday, July 2, 2021 • Duration 03:35
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Bruce Springsteen, Paul Simon, Jennifer Hudson Announced For Central Park Concert
Plans for New York City's "mega-concert," which will feature performances by many musical giants in Central Park to commemorate the city's post-coronavirus rebirth, have begun to take shape. Mayor Bill de Blasio said Thursday that Bruce Springsteen, Paul Simon, and Jennifer Hudson will play at the event, which was announced in early June as part of New York City's Homecoming Week. When the performance was first announced, Clive Davis, who is booking it, claimed it will feature eight performers performing over three hours for a physical audience of 60,000 and a global livestream.
Company set for Britney Spears’ co-conservatorship backs out after learning of her objection
The wealth management firm that was to become the co-conservator of Britney Spears' estate with her father James has requested to withdraw from it. Bessemer Trust, which manages more than $100 billion in assets across its portfolio, requested to resign from the agreement in a new court document filed on July 1. Bessemer Trust alleges in its court statement that it was told Britney's conservatorship was voluntary and that she had agreed to the business functioning as co-conservator.
GOVERNMENT PREPARING TO OFFER LIVE EVENTS INSURANCE FROM 19 JULY
During DCMS Parliamentary Questions on July 1, the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media, and Sport stated that the Government intends to provide cancellation insurance for the live event sector beginning July 19, if the commercial market is unable to provide it.
He did not, however, say whether event reopening instructions would be provided in the near future.
We’ll talk more about this in the Music News Power Hour live on Clubhouse and on MusicIndustryCity.com at 12 p.m. Eastern.
In Musical Chairs…
BRIAN NOLAN APPOINTED EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND EVP, MARKETING AT MOTOWN RECORDS
Nolan joins the senior leadership team of the UMG-owned label in his new job.
He will assist in the company's direction while also directing Motown's marketing teams and activities. Nolan will report to Ethiopia Habtemariam, Chairman & CEO of Motown, a position she has held since March. In 2017, Nolan was Executive Vice President (EVP) of Capitol Music Group (CMG) and Head of seventeenfifty, where he oversaw a number of marketing collaborations and campaigns for a wide range of artists.
And in music tech news…
DistroKid adds d.i.y. Dolby Atmos distribution to Apple Music, TIDAL
While Tunecore has stated that it is working on adding spatial audio distribution, DistroKid is the first major service to offer it to the DIY creator community. AvidPlay, a much smaller DIY distributor, added the ability to post Dolby Atmos Spatial Audio recordings to Amazon and Tidal in July. DistroKid artists simply select Dolby Atmos delivery from their dashboard and pay a one-time cost.
That concludes today's update. For article links, see the show notes, or go to MusicIndustryCity.com and listen to the Music News Power Hour live in Clubhouse or on the website at 12 p.m. Eastern.
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