Month: February 2015

The Key To Creating A Chart Topping Music Blog [INFOGRAPHIC]

There is no straight and narrow path to a successful career within the music industry, nor is there a cut and dry template for writing about it, but there are. Continue reading

Nia R Jones on 02/11/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (3)

Tags: 1990s in music, American English, Badfinger, Barack Obama, iTunes, music industry, Pop music, Record chart, record label, United States

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Jack White’s Tour Rider Leaked

Musician Jack White is the latest artist to join the ranks of performers with leaked hospitality riders after a copy of a document purported to be White's rider was leaked. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 02/11/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (2)

Tags: Acts of the Apostles, ariel hyatt, Avocado, Cabazon, California, Freedom of information laws by country, Guacamole, Jack White, Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, University of Oklahoma

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TuneGo Raises $1.2 Million To Expand Emerging Artist Platform

TuneGo, a music discovery platform for emerging artists, has raised $1.2 million from serial entrepreneur Chris Murray and Pasadena Angel investor Kenny Kam. Alongside the funding, TuneGo announced deals with Spotify,. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 02/11/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (2)

Tags: CD Baby, Desmond Child, Google, iTunes, John Benitez, music video, musician, Pasadena Angels, Whitney Houston, YouTube

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Pandora ‘Needs’ Lower Royalty Rates, But Will Pay Execs $122 Million In Stock This Year

Pandora has used both lawsuits and the court of public opinion to seek ever-lower payments from musicians, songwriters and rights holders. Their latest offensive - this time vs. BMI and its 650,000. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 02/11/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Broadcast Music, Inc., Internet radio, Jim Cramer, New York City, Pandora, Pandora Radio, Share (finance), stock, Streaming media

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Music As A Marketing Tool

Guest Post by Colin Shaw on LinkedIn Pulse Music has a unique effect on our brain, especially concerning memory. Apple brilliantly capitalizes on all of them in its holiday ad. When it. Continue reading

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Tags: Aerosmith, Apple Inc., Apple Store, Berklee College of Music, Cape Town, Christmas music, classical music, Customer experience, music video, South Africa

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5 Unlikely Networking Connections Every Musician Should Make

Guest Post by Tyler Allen on Sonicbids Blog The booking agent, the journalist, and the sound guy are all names that every musician should, and likely already does, have on speed dial. It's pretty much a. Continue reading

Guest Post on 02/11/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Big K.R.I.T., Bun B, Disc jockey, DJ Smallz, iTunes, Lupe Fiasco, Mississippi, press kit, Raphael Saadiq, Rico Love

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Rhapsody, Napster Pass 2.5 Million Paying Subscribers – 60% Growth

Rhapsody and its Napster brand now have more than 2.5 million paid subscribers globally. That's up from 2 million in July, and paces annual subscriber growth a 60%. The increase was. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 02/11/2015 in Music Tech | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Apple Inc., Digital audio, iHeartRadio, Initial public offering, iTunes, music industry, Pandora Radio, Rdio, Rhapsody (online music service), Spotify

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Indie Artist Summit In Nashville

Being an independent musician can often feel like you are doing things all alone. But there is solidarity for independent musicians. Music Conferences can be a very great way to. Continue reading

Matt Gibson on 02/11/2015 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Chicago, East Rutherford, Foxborough, Haim (band), Los Angeles, Massachusetts, MetLife, Nashville, New Jersey, Soldier Field, St. Louis, Taylor Swift, Tennessee

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6 Tips To Crisis Management That Could Save Your Musical Brand

Guest Post by Bobby Borg The saying” all publicity is good publicity” is not always true. A band must be prepared to deal immediately with certain rumors and unfortunate mistakes that. Continue reading

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Tags: Amazon Kindle, Amazon Standard Identification Number, Ban Ki-moon, Borg (Star Trek), Crisis management, Do it yourself, Hal Leonard Corporation, International Standard Book Number, Plan of Attack, Terrorism

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Indie Artist Clean House At 57th Annual GRAMMYs

[UPDATED] Indie artists took home GRAMMY awards in key categories on Sunday including Best Dance/Electronic Album, Best Country Duo/Group Performance, Best Country Song & Best Alternative Music Album. The American. Continue reading

Nia R Jones on 02/11/2015 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (1)

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