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Music business news for today (past 24h)

Here are the most interesting music business news from the past 24 hours. News sources included here are Hypebot, Music Business Worldwide & Digital Music News which I think cover major news usually quite well.

If TikTok somehow avoids getting banned, sold, or otherwise knee-capped in the United States, another dark storm cloud awaits. Enter indie music publishers, who could render this platform awfully quiet in the coming months. Their collective impact is bigger than many realize. For weeks, Universal Music Group has been fighting… Read more
Published on: 3 hours ago
Spotify accuses Apple of blocking its App Store updates in the EU in the face of the recent $1.9 billion fine issued against Apple by the European Union commission. The Digital Markets Act (DMA) came into effect on March 7 in the EU, enabling developers to finally distribute their apps… Read more
Published on: 4 hours ago
The UK recorded music industry grew for the ninth consecutive year during 2023, when revenue approached $1.82 billion, according to newly released data. The British Phonographic Industry (BPI) today revealed the numbers behind the UK music industry in 2023, when revenue increased by 8.1 percent year over year (YoY) to… Read more
Published on: 8 hours ago
The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) has announced the takedown of nine Canada-based sites that allegedly sold fake streams. This latest effort to curb the prevalence of fake streams came to light today, in a formal release that was emailed to DMN. Counting as members the Big Three… Read more
Published on: 11 hours ago
Suga of BTS fame brings his latest world tour to the big screen with the release of a concert film in theaters on April 10. Who said the ladies of pop music get to have all the theater releases? BigHit Music announced (March 13) that Suga, also known as Agust D,… Read more
Published on: 12 hours ago
Just a day after the U.S. House passed a resolution to force ByteDance to divest from TikTok or face a ban—TikTok was fined by Italy’s consumer protection authority. The AGCM fined TikTok €10 million ($11M+) following an investigation into how its algorithm works. The investigation opened last year after a… Read more
Published on: 13 hours ago
U2 has wrapped its last date of a sold-out 40-date residency at the Las Vegas Sphere. More than 700,000 fans saw the show. Live Nation and Sphere Entertainment Co. revealed the 700,000 fans from 100+ countries filled 40 sold-out dates from September 2023 to March 2024. The Sphere showcased stunning… Read more
Published on: 13 hours ago
Legitary has finally put a number on all those missing, incorrect, and fraudulent music streams. In its latest report, the streaming verification company reveals that up to 16% of streaming statements from DSPs are ‘suspicious,’ and the takeaways on streaming fraud are surprising. Legitary’s latest finding is based on scans of… Read more
Published on: 13 hours ago
Following reports of former Activision CEO Bobby Kotick’s interest in purchasing TikTok – with the investor group at hand potentially including OpenAI – others are looking to acquire the app as well. These latest possible TikTok purchasers include former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, who spelled out his goal of spearheading… Read more
Published on: 14 hours ago
Bandsintown co-founder/managing partner Fabrice Sergent joins Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert on The Music Biz Weekly podcast to discuss what the new Bandsintown integration with Spotify means for musicians….. The post What Bandsintown’s Spotify integration means for musicians appeared first on Hypebot…. Read more
Published on: 17 hours ago
Source: Hybebot.com
Eventbrite sent a message to users that its ToneDen smart-link service, which is popular with musicians and music marketers, is not working due to "an issue with our domain provider, which is unfortunately out of our control"….. The post All ToneDen FanLinks, TourLinks, BigLinks are broken, admits Eventbrite appeared first… Read more
Published on: 17 hours ago
Source: Hybebot.com
Working with a music manager can be crucial in taking a career to the next level. But as anyone who has tried knows, finding a good one isn't easy. Here are some proven steps to get started…. The post How do you find a (good) music manager appeared first on… Read more
Published on: 17 hours ago
Source: Hybebot.com
Spotify's addition of full-length music videos is certain to encourage more artists to create them. But given the cost, how do you ensure that your videos find an audience….. The post 3 proven tips to help a music video go viral appeared first on Hypebot…. Read more
Published on: 18 hours ago
Source: Hybebot.com
The House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, which requires China's ByteDance to sell TikTok or face a ban in the U.S. Now, the battle moves to the Senate, where its future is less certain….. The post Why banning TikTok isn’t the answer… Read more
Published on: 18 hours ago
Source: Hybebot.com
Alex Solano of AlexProMix recaps the incredible evolution in Dolby Atmos and spatial audio mixing, how the current shift and technology upgrades underscore the industry’s commitment to innovation and enhanced listening experiences. The following was developed in collaboration with AlexProMix, a company DMN is proud to be partnering with. In… Read more
Published on: 18 hours ago