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Who is the best distributor for your music business?
Navigating the world of music distribution can be a daunting task for any label or artist. At Habitat Financial, while we don't distribute music, we understand the importance of selecting the right distribution partner for your business.
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Special Edition: SXSW
In this special edition of our newsletter and podcast, we delve into the insights and highlights from SXSW 2024 in Austin, Texas. From the impact of AI on music creation and marketing to discussions on fair compensation for artists and the growing phenomenon of glocalization, this recap covers the buzzing topics that defined the conference.
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July 26th | Deezer's new boss, Q2 Spotify, ORCA (not the whale)
In this week's edition of Indie Insider, we dive into the latest industry news, including Alexis Lanternier's appointment as Deezer's new CEO, the formation of the Organization for Recorded Culture and Arts (ORCA) by leading indie labels, and Spotify's impressive growth in Q2 2024.
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July 9th | Spotify's playlists, The DSPs vs. Canada, 100M US paid users
In this delayed edition of Indie Insider, we explore key developments in the music industry, including the explosive growth of user-curated playlists on Spotify, the rise in American paid music-streaming subscriptions, and the legal challenge against Canada's new music streaming tax.
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June 28th | Artist Satisfaction, New Spotify Plan, AI Copyright Lawsuit
In this week's edition of Indie Insider, we dive into the latest industry news, including Alexis Lanternier's appointment as Deezer's new CEO, the formation of the Organization for Recorded Culture and Arts (ORCA) by leading indie labels, and Spotify's impressive growth in Q2 2024.
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June 22 | TikTok's New Team, Universal & Meta's New Tools
In this week's Indie Insider Newsletter, we explore TikTok's new Music Content Investment Team, Meta's innovative AI tool JASCO for music creation, and Universal Music Group's partnership with SoundLab to offer voice cloning technology to artists. Discover how these developments could impact the independent music scene.
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June 14th | Publishing Revenues, Musical AI, Glocalization Confirmation
In this edition of the Indie Insider newsletter, we cover the latest industry insights including the impressive 10.7% growth in US music publishing revenue for 2023, Spotify’s report on the rising royalties of EU artists, and Musical AI's new platform to protect rights holders in AI training.
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June 7th | Spotify pricing, Merlin Connect, Canadian DSP tax
In this edition of the Indie Insider newsletter, we dive into the latest industry updates and insights just in time for A2IM's Indie Week. We discuss Spotify’s upcoming price hikes and their impact on artists, Canada's controversial 5% tax on DSPs to support local content creators, and Merlin’s new initiative, Merlin Connect, which aims to provide licensed indie music to emerging tech platforms.
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May 31st | TikTok Update, Creator Tools, Rostr Stack
In this week's Indie Insider newsletter, we cover crucial updates and insights from the music industry. We discuss the upcoming A2IM Indie Week, offering a special deal for attendees. Key news includes TikTok's legal battle over a potential US ban, Rostr's launch of 'Stack,' a new directory of music tools and resources, and TikTok's rollout of TikTok Studio, a new content creation tool.
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May 24th | Lawsuits, Lawsuits, Lawsuits
In this edition, we cover Sony Music's lawsuit against Marriott for copyright infringement, an antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation by the US Department of Justice, and Sony Music's concerns over Spotify’s new subscription model.
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