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VL Group has a history of being the platform of choice for innovators in the music industry. We have had the pleasure of working with clients building the next generation of music experience.  ...

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There has been a lot of talk about artist exclusives since the release of Frank Ocean’s latest album and the subsequent ban of exclusives issued by Ocean’s now former label UMG. Exclusives of...

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It was with great joy that we read the announcement from Bob Moczydlowsky regarding the opening of the application for TechStars Music . The signaling effect from major players in the ecosystem ...

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In response to the recent flooding in several of our neighboring areas, we would like to offer our support. As a members of the music community, we believe strongly in the healing and uniting pow...

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VOTE HERE FOR VL GROUP at SXSW 2017 If 2016 has taught you anything about the gang here at VL Group it is that we are champions for the innovators in the music industry. The startup, the emerg...

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At the beginning of May, VL Group released a new initiative for our music API. Our approach was simple and driven by the multitude of conversations I have had with startups as CEO and even before...

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> J Miguez, CEO of VL Group       I have mentioned before that I believe the next golden wave of the music industry will be created by startups.  And while many agree the path, it re...

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> J. Miguez, CEO of VL Group “We ain’t never going back, but the path forward ain’t clear.“ - some country song, (I think) By some account the music industry has been “decimate...

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J. Miguez, CEO of VL Group I love music. All kinds of music.  I was raised in a house that had a record library that included the Ohio Players, Manhattan Transfer, Elvin Bishop, Doc Watson, El...

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A lot’s been made in the press of the recent relaunch of Tidal, which describes itself as a high-fidelity audio services. For those unfamiliar with Tidal, its value proposition is that the musi...

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VL Group kept busy at SXSW last month. Between our panel Amplifying Brands with Streaming and discussions with current and prospective partners, it’s obvious that streaming music is only getti...

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Our own Jared Stabiner, Account Executive, is on hand at Techweek Chicago! If you’re there, give us a shout – he’d love to meet up with you and talk about our fantastic platform and offeri...

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Our 2013 Digital Holiday Card had a cool, organic-feeling art style that seemed hand-drawn, but was done almost entirely in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. Find out how to make your Illustrator...

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VerveLife’s SXSW panel “Are Brand The New Music Tastemakers?” was a rousing success! If you were at festival, hopefully you were one of the 60+ people in the crowd. If you weren’t (or eve...

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We’re really excited for our SXSW panel tomorrow at 12:30, “Are Brands the New Music Tastemakers?” It’s a great question and a great opportunity for folks at SXSW to hear answers and idea...

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In the lead-up to the 2013 holiday season, we’d casually discussed putting together a digital card for our colleagues, clients, and partners. In years past, VerveLife had made fun cards featuri...

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A Great Big World – Is There Anybody Out There? • Rising pop duo’s debut album includes their heartfelt hit song with Christina Aguilera, “Say Something” Bad Things – self-titled �...

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It’s a wet day in New York City, but we’ve got two noteworthy albums released today to put on and enjoy! Bruce Springsteen – High Hopes • The NJ-bred, legendary rock star’s 18th stud...

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Another year, another collection of awesome new music. Here are a few lists recapping the most popular artists and music projects of 2013, and some of our top picks.  Top 5 Most Played Albums A...

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B.o.B. – Underground Luxury Atlanta-based hip hop artist’s third album, features collaborations with 2 Chainz, T.I., Future, and Chris Brown Mac Miller – Live From Space The rapper and MTV...

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