Month: April 2013

NEWS BRIEF: Billboard, Sonicbids & Backstage Combine, Music Mastermind Adds $11M, Tastebuds +$600K & More

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Bandzoogle Acquires Musician Website Platform NoteWay Media

Bandzoogle, the popular website platform for musicians, today announced that it has acquired the assets of NoteWay Media, a niche competitor that also provides a self-serve website platform for musicians,. Continue reading

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Universal & X5 Form Unique Digital Music Partnership

Universal Music Group and digital music specialists X5 Music have formed  U5, a unique partnership to produce digital compilation albums from the extensive catalogs Universal’s Decca, Deutsche Grammophone, Verve and. Continue reading

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Jack White Helps Fans Record Their Own Vinyl

As part of his role as official ambassador of Record Store Day, Jack White is opening a special record-your-own vinyl booth at his Third Man Records' Novelties Lounge in Nashville.. Continue reading

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‘Deleting Borders’: Crossing The Blurry Borders Between Music And Music Marketing

By Hilke Ros, musician and manager of the Belgian band Amatorski. A couple of years ago I was only a musician who got interested in the opportunities of the internet.. Continue reading

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Who Will Create The Online Store For Successfully Crowdfunded Music?

Crowdfunding platforms are at the core of a growing ecosystem of services to support crowdfunding at every stage. One of the more interesting and potentially lucrative developments are online stores. Continue reading

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ListenUp.fm: Turning Streaming Platforms Into A Music Marketing Tool

With more people streaming music online, many companies have developed products, services, and apps to enhance the listening experience. Apps like “We Are Hunted” and “Soundrop” help fans discover music. Continue reading

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Spotify’s Most Streamed & Viral Tracks [U.S. & U.K.]

Top streamed tracks April 8-14, 2013 UNITED STATES1. Imagine Dragons, "Radioactive" (Interscope Records)2. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis feat. Ray Dalton, "Can't Hold Us" (Macklemore)3. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis feat. Wanz,. Continue reading

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VICE Launches Thump Online EDM Channel

UPDATED: Fresh off its new HBO partnership, music and lifestyle multi-media powerhouse VICE today (April 17) has launched Thump, an online channel that chronicles “every aspect of the global dance. Continue reading

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The Search For Good Tour: Josh Urban Goes In Search Of Everyday Heroes

Back in October I wrote about the Josh Urban Rail Tour and what Josh Urban learned from involving others through social media. Beginning May 24th, Urban is exploring new but. Continue reading

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