Music pool

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A music pool commonly refers to a regionalized and centralized method of music distribution that allows a DJ to receive promotional music to play in nightclubs. The music industry sends its newest releases to the pool, and in exchange, the pool provides feedback on each release as well as exposure in the nightclubs. Formerly known as a record pool, the term music pool reflects the current state of technology where the group may distribute vinyl records, CDs, MP3s or music in any form. Music pools may have a brick and mortar office or may be virtual as in the case of online music pools. The person who runs the pool is usually called the music pool director.