Month: May 2015

BandPage Partners With StubHub To Sell Merch, VIP Experiences On Secondary Ticketing Marketplace

Not being compensated when concert tickets are resold at higher prices is a thorn in the side of many touring acts. While not exactly resolving issue, BandPage has found a partial. Continue reading

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A2IM Names Libera Indie Music Award Nominees

The FKA Twigs, Run the Jewels and Aphex Twin top the nominees for the 4th annual A2IM Libera Awards. The awards honor successes in the indie music sector and spotlight. Continue reading

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TUE. NEWS BRIEF: FCC Approves Pandora Station Buy • Rockstars As VCs • Simfy Winds Down • Vevo • More

Tuesday 5.5.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE 

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7 Mistakes Musicians Commonly Make on Instagram

Instagram is a terrific tool to connect bands and artists with their fans. It's the direct line in and the lens through which the fan can experience the band in ways. Continue reading

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Patreon’s Jack Conte Shares Startup Lessons

In this episode of Music Biz Podcast, we talk with Jack Conte, co-founder and CEO of Patreon, a platform that allows people to support creators by becoming paid sponsors. We talk. Continue reading

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Why NPR Should Stand With #irespectmusic

National Public Radio stations around the U.S. have long been great friends and allies of musicians.  In turn, artists have long been great friends and allies of NPR stations.  So. Continue reading

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The 58 Instruments Used To Create Rolling Stones Top 100 Songs Of All Time [INFOGRAPHIC]

A great song is a great song, but it takes vocals and instruments to bring the song to life. But which instruments help make a hit?  After the predictable guitar,. Continue reading

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Music Publishing News Roundup: Pandora May Pay Lower Rates To Rights Holders, Grooveshark Folds, Copyright Review Moves Forward To Congress

Pandora might lower rights holders payouts, Grooveshark throws in the towel after six years of legal battles, and the Copyright review moves to Congress.

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Apple Strong Arms Labels Ahead Of Music Relaunch, Dept. Of Justice Investigates

We've heard and reported on the rumors, but now we're getting details: Apple is aggressively pushing record labels to end deals with Spotify and others that allow free music streaming; and the U.S.. Continue reading

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Music Licensing Groups Say Homeowners Associations Playing Music At The Pool Is A Public Performance

Sometimes it feels like these copyright collections groups are in some kind of insane competition in which the winner is whoever can make the dumbest claim about something being a. Continue reading

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