Month: August 2015

Taylor Swift Is Now On Spotify (Well, Not Exactly)

Although Taylor Swift pulled her original version of 1989 from Spotify, it may soon be possible (thanks to a compulsory license) to hear a cover version recorded by singer-songwriter Ryan Adams.

Guest Post on 08/12/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: All of Me (song), Alternative rock, Amazon.com, bEATPORT, Bill Shipsey, Bono, Capitol Records, Cover version, music industry, record label

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Call To Action: Today Is Last Day To Comment On Who Controls .Music Domain. It Takes 1 Minute

The pending addition of the .music domain name opens up a world of possibilities for artists and all music related companies; and who controls it matters. Many music industry trade. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/12/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (4)

Tags: " copyright infringement, Domain Name System, DotMusic, Eastern Time Zone, Economist Intelligence Unit, Ernst Stavro Blofeld, Google, Google Play, ICANN, music

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SoundExchange Launches PLAYS Search Engine: Who’s Claiming Your Recordings?

Money earned from digital plays often, for one reason or another, ends up in the wrong hands, and even services like SoudExchange can misdirect funds. Enter the PLAYS Search Engine,. Continue reading

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Tags: Copyright Royalty Board, D.C., Hoopoe Starling, Internet radio, music industry, Pandora Radio, record label, royalties, Sirius XM Radio, SoundExchange, Washington

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Alt-J, FKA Twigs, Epitaph Nominated For AIM Independent Music Awards 2015

Young Fathers, Courtney Barnett, FKA Twigs (pictured left) and Alt-J each received three nominations for the AIM Independent Music Awards. This 5h annual edition of the UK awards will name its winners at. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/12/2015 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: ADAT, Alt-J, BBC Radio 6 Music, Ed Sheeran, European Union, Henham Park, Latitude Festival, Thom Yorke, United Kingdom, United States

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Should Radio Stations Accept A “Listen” Fee For Screening Music?

Could a pay-to-play relationship between artists and DJs be the future of radio? Although historically frowned upon, a business model which allows DJs to screen songs while being paid for. Continue reading

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Tags: Apple Inc., bEATPORT, Disc jockey, iTunes, music industry, Pandora, Radio broadcasting, record label, The Verge, Web presence

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12 CD’s For 1¢ Is Dead: The Original Artist Rip-Off Columbia House Files For Bankruptcy

Remember 12 CDs or cassettes for a 1¢? Fueled by slippery clauses buried deep major label contracts, Columbia House, formed the backbone of many 70's and 80's music collections. Once. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/12/2015 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Advocacy group, Apple Inc., California, California Energy Commission, Free music, Los Angeles Times, record label, Spotify, Subscription business model, YouTube

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Rdio Adds Nearly 500 Live Broadcasts

Everyone looking for an advantage in the competitive streaming space. One tactic, taken aggressively by Tidal, is exclusive content. They headlines, but are short lived and costly. Spotify and Tidal. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/12/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Apple Inc., Cumulus Media, IOS, KFOG, KLOS, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Times, Radio broadcasting, Rdio, San Francisco

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WED. NEWS BRIEF: Rdio Adds 500 Live Stations • Soundcloud Use Doubles • Aliba Music • Nash Film • More

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Bruce Houghton on 08/12/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: 99designs, Analog signal, Apple Inc., Arena Football League, Associated Press, Average revenue per user, Bitcoin, BreakMedia, Florida, Spotify

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China Bans 120 “Immoral” Songs About Farting And Not Wanting To Go To School

China's Ministry of Culture yesterday released a blacklist of 120 songs that it says "trumpeted obscenity, violence, crime or harmed social morality" and ordered web sites to take them down.

Bruce Houghton on 08/11/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Apple Inc., Associated Press, Beijing, China, Chinese language, Ministry of Culture of the People's Republic of China, Obscenity, Stanley Huang, Taiwanese pop, Xinhua News Agency

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Top 5 Easy Ways To Get More Likes On Facebook [INFOGRAPHIC]

Likes on Facebook means fans are engaged; and engaged fans lead to more fans, all of whom buy more stuff. But how do you encourage more Likes on Facebook without. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/11/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: brand, Brand loyalty, Brooklyn, Buddhist philosophy, Copywriting, Facebook, Instagram, Promotion (marketing), social media, Twitter

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6 Tips For Promoting Your Music On Spotify

As streaming becomes a more and more popular method of listening to music, being able to effectively promote one's work on services like Spotify is critical to success. Here are. Continue reading

Guest Post on 08/11/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Activity Feed, Apple Inc., Cover version, Discover (magazine), Facebook, iTunes, music industry, playlist, Spotify, YouTube

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