Want to get into a heated music industry argument? Just ask a few industry folks from different eras about the modern process of A&R.  For some, A&R — which stands for “artists and repertoire” and is the title applied to individuals responsible for scouting and developing music talent — is still among the most critical elements

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Ninja (real name Tyler Blevins) is hosting a Masterclass on how to become a streamer. And if ever there were a sign that livestreaming has arrived in the mainstream, it’s seeing Ninja offer his expertise on the same site as people like Gordon Ramsay, Samuel L. Jackson, and Alicia Keys.  The Masterclass, aptly titled Become A Streamer,

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Music NFTs continue to dominate buzzy conversations about the future of the music industry and “Web 3.” Most recently, American icons Dolly Parton and Bob Dylan announced they’ll be minting their own NFTs.  We constantly see questions around whether or not artists should jump into making their own music NFTs and if there’s a golden opportunity

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Playlists continue to be a huge topic of conversation in music marketing. But should you buy playlist contacts? Look, if you’ve been in the music marketing game long enough, you know playlists are a fickle, treacherous path to promotion. And if you’re just starting out and wondering how to get more ears on a song, you’ve

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You’ve probably heard about artists recently selling parts (or all) of their songs for huge checks. You might have also heard about companies paying upfront cash for future music streaming royalties. But did you know companies are starting to offer money to license your YouTube videos too? In fact, Spotter just raised an additional $200 million

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