Month: September 2016

Why Indie Artists Should Invest In Vinyl

Though making it as an indie artist can certainly be a struggle, merchandise still provides an excellent source of revenue. Here Michael Moore makes a case for why independent artists should take. Continue reading

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Tags: BBC Radio Manchester, Compound annual growth rate, Disc jockey, Gramophone record, independent music, iTunes, Japan, List of sovereign states and dependent territories in Asia, music industry, Spotify

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SEO Keywords For Musicians

Search engine optimization is important for getting noticed as a band or artist, but as with any optimization project, knowing one's keywords first is absolutely essential.

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Tags: 104.5 FM, Albany, Applebee's, Application programming interface, Google, Journey, music industry, New York, SEO, Web search engine

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Pandora Signs Direct Deals With UMG, Sony, 30 Indies Paving Way For New Music Service – WMG Last Holdout

UPDATED: Early Tuesday morning Pandora announced most, but not all, of the deals it needs to launch an on demand subscription music service. With robust $5 and $10 tiers likely. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/13/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Apple Inc., Apple Music, music industry, music video, Pandora Radio, record label, Sony Music Entertainment, Spotify, Universal Music Group, YouTube

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TUE. BRIEF: Pandora Signs 2 Majors, Merlin • Amoeba LA In Danger? • PrimeSport Acquires CID Music VIP • More

Tuesday 9.13.16 Music Business News From Around The Web The Pandora launch may or may not be a game changer, but it certainly marks a new chapter in streaming music.. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/13/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: 100 Million, Apple Inc., Apple Music, Apple Store, Comparison of on-demand streaming music services, music industry, music video, record label, Spotify, Streaming media

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Streaming Playlist Data: 10 Things You Need To Know

Many labels have begun tapping in to streaming playlist data, but much of said data requires some interpretation before it can be useful. Here Sammy Andrews debunks several streaming data myths, and works to. Continue reading

Guest Post on 09/12/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: 774 ABC Melbourne, Amazoncom, Apple Inc., Apple Music, Australia, Comparison of on-demand streaming music services, Cyndi Lauper, Spotify, Streaming media, Triple J

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Beats Music Co-creator Exits Spotify For Apple Music

Music industry insiders like Dr. Dre and Trent Reznor call him simply "The Swede." Now the ultimate music tech veteran, Fredric Vinna, has left Spotify to join the team remaking. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/12/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Apple Inc., Apple Music, Associated Press, Beats Electronics, Dr Dre, iTunes, Jimmy Iovine, Judge, Los Angeles County Superior Court, Noel Lee (executive)

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The Album Release Re-Imagined In A Time Of Atomic Consumption

Music-tech writer Cherie Hu examines how the music industry can alter its current ways and restructure its marketing strategy by tapping in the atomic consumption habits of today's media users.

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Tags: 50 Cent, Adyashanti, Facebook, Fade (Kanye West song), Kanye West, Kim Kardashian, MTV Video Music Award, New York City, Snapchat, Twitter

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Frank Ocean’s ‘Blonde’ Is Now Streaming On Spotify, But They’re Doing Their Best To Bury It

Apple Music's 2 week exclusive is over and Frank Ocean's #1 album "Blonde" is now streaming on Spotify. But despite claims that it does not retaliate when artists give their competitors. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/12/2016 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (2)

Tags: album, Apple Inc., Apple Music, Blonde (Alizée song), Endless.com, Frank Ocean, independent music, music industry, Spotify, Streaming media

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How Record And Upload 360 Videos To YouTube, Facebook

360 video, more accessible and easier to create than either virtual or augmented reality, can still give artists a unique and engaging way of communicating with fans. Here we take. Continue reading

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Tags: Alex Winston, Android (operating system), Do it yourself, Facebook, Google Cardboard, IOS, Microsoft Windows, Oculus Rift, virtual reality, Virtual reality headset

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Paying For The Album Does Not Mean The Artist Gets To Own The Album (Why Record Contracts Are Horrible For Artists)

In this excerpt from Ryan Kairalla's new book "Break the Business: Declaring Your Independence and Achieving True Success in the Music Industry," we get an unvarnished look at what it really. Continue reading

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Tags: Compact disc, copyright, Epic Records, Fordham University School of Law, Los Angeles, Musical composition, record label, Record producer, recording studio, royalties

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Garth Brooks, Ricky Skaggs, Jerry Reed Among Musicians Hall Of Fame 2016 Inductees

The Musicians Hall of Fame have announced that bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs, Garth Brooks and his backing band The G-Men, the late Jerry Reed, and the Sigma Sound Studio Rhythm. Continue reading

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Tags: Allen Reynolds, Disc jockey, Facebook, Garth Brooks, Instagram, music industry, Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum, Ricky Skaggs, Twitter, YouTube

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