NEWS BRIEF: New Video Stats, Silva & Hewitt To Live Nation, Merlin + Muve, UMG Censors, Google+ & More
Google Sites, driven by YouTube, ranked as the top online video content property in September with 161 million unique viewers, while VEVO ranked second with 57.3 million. (comScore) Independent concert promoters. Continue reading
The Secret Behind Hit Songs – The Musical Trinity Part 3: Arrangement
This is the final part in a three-part series by audio engineer and musician, Josh Srago. Click here to revisit Part-1 (Engineering), and here for Part-2 (Songwriting). The last prong of the musical. Continue reading
Studies: Consumers Prefer Mix Of Music Ownership & Free Streaming
eMarketer compares two reports on studies of consumer music preferences to reveal that not only do listeners prefer music ownership over subscription streaming but that they tend towards a mix. Continue reading
It’s The Last Day To Vote For Hottest Music NILF
Today is the last day to vote for the MTV O Music Awards' Hottest Music NILF. Soundcloud CEO Alexander Ljung (left) is currently leading the voting, but execs from Topspin,. Continue reading
What You Need BEFORE Leaving A Rehearsal Studio
Live shows are important and if done well, helps bands gain more fans. However, if your show bombs, people will be less likely to show up again for another performance.. Continue reading
Steve Jobs On Facebook, Music & Google [VIDEO]
(UPDATE 2) In addition to the audio tapes of Steve Jobs played by biographer Walter Isaacson ruing last night’s 60 Minutes interview, is a candid conversation only available on the. Continue reading
How One Database Could Help Musicians Pay Rent
This guest post comes from Eliot Van Buskirk of Evolver.fm. In over a decade of digital music writing, one of my favorite pieces is a Wired.com article called “4 Reasons. Continue reading
D.I.Y. Advice For Indie Artists From CMJ Music Panels
Last week's CMJ 2011 Music Marathan & Film Festival had lots of panels and lots of performances. Here are some nuggets of advice for indie artists from music industry panelists. Continue reading
WATCH: Band Shoots Impressive iPhone 4S Video
Need to create a steady stream of inexpensive but great looking videos to keep your YouTube Channel (complete with new Merch Store) cranking? The new iPhone 4S may be the answer.. Continue reading
AM BRIEF: EMI Updates, Google Music Leaks, Copyright Debate, Seeger Occupies, UMG & More
(UPDATED) This could be the week we learn about the sale of EMI, most likely as a split company (recorded music and publishing). In another blow to the music group,. Continue reading
