Month: December 2016

Vevo Names New Artists To Watch 2017

Music video destination Vevo is in the midst of another makeover and part of it includes a greater commitment to developing new artists. To that end, they've released a Ones. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 12/05/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: 2016, 50s progression, A Shot at Love with Tila Tequila, Ahmed Deedat, Albany, Compact disc, Disc jockey, Donald Trump presidential campaign, Google, Jesus, Lady Gaga, music, New York, Vevo, video

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The Streaming Music Price Wars Have Started

Something many believed to be an inevitable occurrence, it seems the first of the streaming music price wars has broken out. Precipitated by Amazon's joining of the market, other streaming industry major. Continue reading

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Tags: Amazon Echo, Amazon Music, Amazoncom, Apple Inc., Apple Music, Comparison of on-demand streaming music services, Google Play Music, iTunes, Spotify, Subscription business model

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Is Facebook Finally Getting Serious About Music? Two Help Wanted Ads Suggest Maybe

Music powers many videos posted on Facebook as well as driving traffic and engagement in other ways. But many uses of music have gone unlicensed and uncompensated on the platform. There. Continue reading

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Tags: Apple Inc., Beppu, Brand awareness, Drake (entertainer), Facebook, Fan (person), Hot spring, IOS 10, Ōita, social media, YouTube

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Recording Academy Sends Letter Congratulating President-elect Trump

As many trade and lobbying organizations do, the Recording Academy, aka The Grammy folks, sent an open letter to the president-elect sharing their hopes and concerns for the next administration. Their letter,. Continue reading

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Tags: -elect, American Federation of Musicians, Barack Obama, Donald Trump, Grooveshark, Mike Pence, National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, New York City, Recording Industry Association of America, White House

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Discogs Receives An Artist-Focused App Update

Recently Discogs released a new and improved version of its vinyl tracking app to the iOS. Of particular note is the update of the app's artist section, providing users with. Continue reading

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Tags: App Store (iOS), Internet access, IOS, IPad, IPhone, Mobile app, Mobile device, record label, social media, YouTube

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DigitalRadioTracker: Tracking Internet Radio Spins

Although internet radio has in many ways been a large asset to the music industry, allowing artists to launch shows, stations, and further connect via this new platform, however being. Continue reading

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Tags: 2016 in the United Kingdom, Abia State, Alma mater, Artist, Disc jockey, marketing, music industry, social media, Spotify, Wendy Day

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Liz Morentin Named Warner Bros. Records, EVP Communications

Music industry veteran Liz Morentin has been appointed EVP of Communications and Media, Warner Bros. Records. She will oversee all communications and media efforts for the company’s roster of artists. Continue reading

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Tags: American Music Award, Billboard Music Award, Broadway theatre, Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve, Golden Globe Award, Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award, Hollywood, Hollywood Foreign Press Association, Live Nation Entertainment, Los Angeles, music

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36 Dead, Two 100% Silk Label Artists Missing After Oakland, CA Warehouse Party Fire

[UPDATED] At least 36 party goers and 2 underground dance artists, Cherushii (Chelsea Faith Dolan) and Nackt (Johnny Igaz), signed to the 100% Silk label, are missing after fire engulfed. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 12/05/2016 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)

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MON. BRIEF: UMG To Help Streamers… • What.CD Won’t Die • Amazon Echo Tops 5M • More

Monday 12.5.16 Music Business News From Around The Web If Lucian Grainge really wants to help grow streaming, he should sign the damn Spotify deal. Updated continuously under our More News tab

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Last Week In Music Commentary

This week in our music commentary section, a variety of individuals offer their thoughts on the state of the industry, ranging from how we experience music when on the move,. Continue reading

admin on 12/04/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: music, music business, musicians

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