Prof Snyder's Music Biz News Ep10

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• “What I uncovered was an elaborate internal program”: Is Spotify creating fake artists to flood its editorial playlists?

• When you listen to Spotify, are you listening to ghost musicians?

• Spotify says streams of drum 'n' bass are up 94% over the last three years

• HERE’S EXACTLY HOW SPOTIFY’S NEW 1,000 ANNUAL STREAMS ROYALTY POLICY WORKS…

• Deactivation of Hal 9000

• First computer to sing - Daisy Bell

Prof Snyder's Music Biz News Ep 9

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1. Spotify Moves into Audiobooks and 2. AI and the Future of the Audiobook Industry

• HarperCollins CEO touts Spotify’s audiobooks entry, AI’s impact on publishing
• A.I.’s Inroads in Publishing Touch Off Fear, and Creativity The technology has the potential to affect nearly every aspect of how books are produced — even the act of writing itself.

Young Thug Sued by AEG for $5 Million

• Young Thug's criminal trial is the longest in Georgia history. The saga may be far from over.
• With Young Thug Free From Jail, AEG Pushes Ahead With $5M Lawsuit Over Failed Touring Deal

1. Super Fans and 2. Professional Fans

• “65% of Gen Z identify as creators, and 8% consider themselves 'Professional Fans' - earning money from their fan activities”: How self-releasing artists can build a dedicated audience in the 2020s

Jonesy's Cat-Shit Crazy Pick

• the Mitsubishi Dialtone D160 (160cm speaker at 3000watts) BIG-ASS SUB WOOFER! 

Prof Snyder's Music Biz News Ep 8

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Odds of Having A Hit Tune

• List of most-viewed YouTube videos
• 1989 in music
• Music Overload: More Songs Released Daily Than All of 1989
• 120,000 NEW TRACKS RELEASED ON STREAMING SERVICES EVERY DAY, REPORT FINDS

Randy Travis Releases New Song with AI doing the Singing

• AI lets country star Randy Travis sing again in first song released post-stroke

A Fully Generated for AI Song Makes the Charts in Germany For the First Time

• AI song charts in Germany – but people are saying it’s problematic

Jonesy's Cat-Shit Crazy Pick: Boogergate

• Jelly Roll's Wife Bunnie Xo Slams Fan Who Posted Viral Video of Singer Picking His Nose: 'Let the Man Eat His Damn Booger'
• ENTERTAINMENT Country music star’s wife speaks out after he is accused of picking nose, eating it at UFC event