Month: June 2015

Ticketers AXS And Veritix To Merge

With Live Nation owned Ticketmaster the big dog in the fight, you can expect to see more consolidation in the ticketing space.  Today's LN's chief concert promoting rival AEG made. Continue reading

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How to Stay Motivated to Make Music

We live in an instantaneous society where everything is delivered so quickly. How do you keep that pace up in today's music climate? More importantly, how do you stay motivated? 

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FRI. NEWS BRIEF: Freeform Launches Apps • Blinkbox On Block Again • More #AppleMusic • ReverbNation + Hitcher

Friday 6.12.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE 

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Check-In On YouTube: 6 Best Practices For Bands And Labels

[UPDATED] Following in the footsteps of digital media hosts Netflix and Hulu, YouTube is joining the game of original content programming. YouTube is financially backing stars such as PrankvsPrank, who. Continue reading

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EDM Market Still Growing But More Slowly

Electronic Dance Music has been one of the biggest trends in music in recent years, but it looks to be slowing down.According to the latest IMS Business Report 2015, EDM grew about. Continue reading

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How To Claim Your Apple Music Connect Profile Now

With the announcement of Apple Music, its streaming  service and Beats1 live online radio, came Connect. This direct to fan social music platform should help artists connect with fans as. Continue reading

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4 Social Media Mistakes Your Band Can’t Afford to Make

Navigating social media as an independent band or artist is a subjective effort, like anything else in your DIY endeavors. Still, there are methods commonly regarded as either successful or. Continue reading

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Apple Music To Charge $2 Per Month In India [Leaked Screenshots]

All of the discussion about what music streaming pays out to artists and labels gets even more complicated when you view the subject globally.  In many emerging markets, charging $10. Continue reading

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What I Want To See Next From Apple [Mark Mulligan]

With Apple Music barely a few hours old it might seem a little perverse to focus on what Apple needs to do next but Apple’s potential remains more latent than realized.

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More On Bitcoin and the Music Industry

BlockChain and the Music Industry … Wait! I thought we were talking about Bitcoin? In part one we delved into the wild and wacky world of Bitcoin and cryptocurrency.  If you. Continue reading

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Make Music Day 2015 Announces Lineup

Billed as the world's largest annual music event will fill June 21, the first day of summer, with sound. Make Music Day is free to the public and everyone is invited. Continue reading

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