The Week In Music Publishing 8.31.12
The Piano Man is signing a sweet tune with the announcement of worldwide publishing agreement between Billy Joel and Universal (UMPG) / Rondor. The new deal will focus on licensing Joel's. Continue reading
Linkin Park Uses Fan Facebook Photos For Unique Interactive Music Video
If there’s one thing that today’s digital and participatory culture has shown us, it’s that people flock to where they can have in on the fun and involve themselves in. Continue reading
Grow Your Email List With YouTube Playlist Introductions
From the FanBridge Blog, part of the Fan Marketing Institute. For weekly lessons like this via email sign up here. Do you have a YouTube channel? Are you looking to. Continue reading
Grooveshark Android App Pulled By Google …Again
Earlier this week Grooveshark proudly announced: "After working closely with Google to get rogue apps removed, we're delighted that the official Grooveshark app has been reinstated in the Android market." . Continue reading
Creative Music Videos: Father Tiger, Super Stereo Surf & Linkin Park
Music videos using social media combined with mobile and web technologies continue to break new and entertaining ground. For a little Friday fun I present three music videos beginning with. Continue reading
VOTE: Should Musicians Leave Tunecore?
Since it’s inception, Tunecore has paid more than $300 million directly to indie and d.i.y. musicians. So it was big news when co-founders Jeff Price and Peter Wells abruptly exited the. Continue reading
Hip Hop Loses Legendary Manager Chris Lighty
Founder of Violator Management and instrumental figure in the development of hip-hop, Chris Lighty has died. He was 44. While police have not confirmed a cause of death, the New. Continue reading
$99 Lifetime iTunes & Amazon Distribution From Music Spray
With the fallout of Jeff Price and Peter Wells leaving TuneCore, the business practices behind digital distribution companies have certainly taken center stage in recent weeks, with many musicians now. Continue reading