Month: June 2016

Music Industry Reacts To UK EU Brexit

It is too early to know the full affect of yesterday's vote by Britains to leave the European Union, but its almost universally believed that the musicians and the music industry will. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 06/24/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Adele ’25’ Is Now Available On Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon, Tidal, Deezer, Rhapsody, Other Music Streamers

Adele's '25' is now available on Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, Amazon and all music streamers. It's a major reversal for the mega-star and a win for music streamers.

Bruce Houghton on 06/24/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Bruce Houghton on 06/24/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Led Zeppelin, Warner Music Group Issue Statements After “Stairway To Heaven” Court Victory

Earlier today an LA jury ruled that Led Zeppelin did not plagiarize the opening chords of the iconic hit "Stairway To Heaven."  This afternoon, Robert Plant and Jimmy Paige of. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 06/23/2016 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Pandora Listeners Added 1 Million New Music Stations In First 24 Hours

Pandora’s New Music Stations surpassed 1 million station adds in 24 hours after launching last Wednesday.  That's an impressive milestone and great exposure for the emerging artists added weekly to these stations.

Bruce Houghton on 06/23/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Led Zeppelin Wins “Stairway To Heaven” Lawsuit

Led Zeppelin did not plagiarize the opening chords of the iconic hit "Stairway To Heaven," a Los Angeles jury ruled today. It's a case that could have cost $10's of. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 06/23/2016 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Gaining Exposure: Music And The Indie Gaming Community

Getting people to listen to your music even once is a challenge, but getting them to engage with it and listen repeatedly is even harder. Luckily, the indie gaming community provides. Continue reading

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Sustainability And The Future Of Music

In this forward-looking piece, Vickie Nauman outlines the five elements of the music/tech industry which are need to bring about a sustainable future in music where artists are able to. Continue reading

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Tell Us Your Favorite Music Industry Story And Win DVD Of HBO’s Vinyl

HBO may have cancelled music industry drama "Vinyl," but we've got 4 DVDs of its one and only season to give away.  Just tell us your favorite true story about. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 06/23/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (3)
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HBO Pulls The Plug On ‘Vinyl’

You'd think that Mick Jagger, Martin Scorsese and Terrance Winter producing a show about the glory days of the music industry would be a recipe for success.  It wasn't.

Bruce Houghton on 06/23/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Adele ’25’ To Stream On Spotify, Apple, Amazon Other Streamers Starting At Midnight Tonight

Adele's "25" is finally coming to all music streamers starting at midnight tonight (June 23rd). It's a major reversal for the mega-star and a win for music streamers.

Bruce Houghton on 06/23/2016 in Streaming | Permalink | Comments (0)
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