Month: July 2016

How We Got The New Shannon Curtis Record On The Charts

Here the producer for the latest Shannon Curtis record demonstrates how a completely DIY artist was able to get their album on Nielsen SoundScan's charts, and how you can do. Continue reading

Guest Post on 07/22/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: 5 Seconds of Summer, A2IM (American Association of Independent Music), Adult Contemporary (chart), CD Baby, Do it yourself, independent music, Independent record label, iTunes, Nielsen SoundScan, YouTube

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The Huge Mistake Bands Make After Playing A Show

For musicians, the few days following a show are a critical time for strengthening their fanbase and networking. Here we provide a helpful checklist artists can follow to make sure. Continue reading

Guest Post on 07/22/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Atlanta, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Puerto Rico, RED Distribution, San Juan, Snapchat, social media, Sonicbids, Twitter

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How Department Of Justice Verdict Negatively Impacts Songwriters

Here an entertainment lawyer lends his perspective on a recent decision handed down by the Department of Justice, a decision which ignored the advice of copyright experts and served to. Continue reading

admin on 07/22/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: 501c3, American Justice, American Society of Composers, Apple Inc., Authors and Publishers, consent decree, David Lowery, Internal Revenue Service, National Review, United States, United States Department of Justice

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Could Beatport Save SFX? Bankrupt Co. Decides Not To Sell EDM Store Because It’s So Damn Successful

In a bid to raise much need cash, a bankrupt SFX first put EDM music service Beatport up for sale. Then they postponed the sale and gutted Beatport staff and. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/22/2016 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Advertising Research Foundation, AOL, bEATPORT, Chapter 11, Customer experience, Disc jockey, Electronic dance music, Electronic music, Robert F. X. Sillerman, SFX (magazine), Title 11, United States Code

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Music Publishing News Roundup 7.22.16: Apple Streaming Royalty Proposal • SOCAN Buys Audiam • VKontakte Preps Streamer • More

Apple has proposed a streaming royalty rate with the Copyright Royalty Board as part of a preceding to set statutory rates for downloads and interactive streaming services. The proposed rate,. Continue reading

Bob Baker on 07/22/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: American Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada, Authors and Publishers, Canada, Canadians, Immigration to Canada, iTunes, John McCallum, Justin Trudeau, Society of Composers, The New York Times, United States

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FRI. BRIEFING: Pandora Plunges On Weak Report, Buyout Rumor • Beatport Bounces Back • Spotify Spying • More

FRIDAY 7.22.16 Music Business News From Around The Web Pandora: downturn or bump in the road? I'll bet on the later as it evolves beyond a one trick pony, investing. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/22/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: 40 Wall Street, Advertising, All About Jazz, Amazon Web Services, Appellate court, Apple Inc., Belgium, IPhone, The Wall Street Journal, Wall Street

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6 Essentials For An Indie Artist’s Toolkit

While being a do-it-yourself independent musician is certainly possible in this day and age, there are certain tools that make it significantly easier. Here we look at six such tools that. Continue reading

Guest Post on 07/21/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: 8664, American Society of Composers, Artist, Atlanta, Authors and Publishers, Do it yourself, independent music, music industry, musician, record label, Talent agent

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Record Labels Need Change Of Culture In ‘Dashboard Era’ Of The Music Industry

Music streaming data makes it possible to understand the fan behavior behind each stream. "But the way we translate this creativity into monetizable, digitally-mediated experiences requires a culture change" within. Continue reading

Guest Post on 07/21/2016 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Apple Inc., Artist, Atlanta, Baloch National Movement, Brussels, Business model, Compact disc, music industry, record label, Streaming media

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Singer-Songwriter Michelle Shocked Protests Her Own Show

The final in a series of what would have been three concerts by singer-songwriter Michelle Shocked, originally scheduled for July 33rd at Newberry Music Hall was canceled after Shocked conducted. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/21/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: 19th Avenue (San Francisco), Alamo Square, Angel investor, Billy Joel, Cecile Licad, Chairman, concert, Consul (representative), San Francisco, Science fiction

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“Escalating Dance” In Music Videos

In integral part of music videos since their inception, this article explores the role of dance, or more specifically 'escalating dance' in music videos and its impact on the viewer.

Guest Post on 07/21/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Alicia Keys, Amy Winehouse, Calvin Harris, Chris Martin, Christopher Walken, Daft Punk, Gorillaz, Jack White, Jay-Z, Kanye West

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