Month: February 2015

Spotify Launches Major Desktop Update: Adds Musixmatch Lyrics, Kills App Finder

Spotify today launched a major upgrade to its desktop app. Despite a trend towards more mobile listening, the desktop remains one of Spotify's most important platforms.

Bruce Houghton on 02/26/2015 in Apps, Mobile & SMS | Permalink | Comments (1)
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AM NEWS BRIEF: Global Release Day Set, Brit Award Winners, Spotify Data, Saving Music Retail & More

Thursday 2.26.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE 

Bruce Houghton on 02/26/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Could Interactive Artist Subscriptions Bridge The Album Gap?

A quick look at album sales will tell you that increasingly we live in a world where the single song is king and the album is feeling unnecessary. According to. Continue reading

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SFX CEO Sillerman Makes Offer To Take EDM Conglomerate Private

Let the bidding wars begin! The CEO of SFX has offered to take the EDM giant private.  Today's move is likely to set off a bidding war that includes Live. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 02/25/2015 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Why Reaching an Audience of Almost No One is Actually a Good Thing

Dispensing best practices for establishing, reaching, and growing your tribe, Seth Godin, an entrepreneur, marketer, and keynote speaker, speaks to the spirit of independent musicians and music industry professionals more than. Continue reading

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PIZACATO Puts Fair Artist Compensation In Hands Of Fans

PIZICATO is a newly launched digital donation website connecting fans with their favorite musicians, enabling them to send untaxed donations to help compensate artists by directly funding the music they love. 

Bruce Houghton on 02/25/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (2)
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Marky Ramone Offers Cure For Jerks Who Hold Up Phones At Concerts [VIDEO]

Cell phone overuse at concerts is as annoying for musicians as it is for the other fans.  To combat the trend, Marky Ramone as created the Smartphone Swatter and shares. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 02/25/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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BET Experience Takes Over L.A. Live June 25-28

For the third consecutive year, BET Networks and AEG are partnering to bring BET Experience to L.A. LIVE June 25 – 28, 2015. A four day event, attendees will have. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 02/25/2015 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Borrowing Success: Legally Sample Music

The line can be blurry when it comes to legally sampling music and the ramifications for sampling illegally can be crippling. Knowing the difference is worth the read. 

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IFPI Set To Declare Friday As Global Music Release Day, Target and Other Retailers Balk [REPORT]

Which day of the week new music is released on varies from country to country, leading to confusion and some say to more piracy.  But getting everyone to agree has. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 02/25/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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4 Tips For Making Live Music Suck Less

Live music is struggling in different ways but for many of the same reasons as the recorded music industry. With these helpful tips and a little effort, the live music. Continue reading

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