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Sep 17, 2019

How Many Music Streams Does it Take to Earn a Dollar? — www.visualcapitalist.com
Streaming has breathed new life into the music business, but as new data shows, these services pay out wildly different rates per stream.

As Podcast Industry Grows, Licensing Music Can Get Complicated — and Expensive — www.billboard.com
Licensing music for podcasts can be complicated. As the industry grows, it’s getting expensive, too.

Anthony Fantano is the Roger Ebert of music — all thanks to YouTube.

The first time a-ha singer Morten Harket heard the now-famous synthesizer hook in “Take on Me,” a bell rang in his head.

What the Twitch? Why Artists Can and Should Use the Live-Streaming Platform — variety.com
In a guest column, Digital strategist Karen Allen explains why the live-stream service Twitch is primed to explode in the music community.

The challenge with podcast music-licensing: annual renewals — musically.com
If you read our report of the event we ran with the BPI in June, you’ll already be well aware that licensing music for podcasts is… challenging.

Spotify launches a podcast about musician mxmtoon — musically.com
Oakland-based singer/songwriter mxmtoon has built an audience of 3.6 million listeners on Spotify — aided by slots on playlists.

Apple has brought iTunes to an end — let the streaming wars commence — www.europeanceo.com
In light of Apple’s decision to break up iTunes into separate music, TV and podcast apps, here is a retrospective look back at the influential online music store

Steven Stone looks at why “I can do for that 1/10 the price” is nonsense.

Spotify wants to know where you live and will be checking in — www.cnet.com
If you’re using Spotify’s Premium Family plan, the music service will need your address.

Pandora’s El Detour Latin Music Station Highlights Acts That Defy Genres — www.billboard.com
El Detour highlights the work of Latinx recording acts who do not necessarily belong to a genre or have the exposure of mainstream artists.

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