Month: February 2017

Former RIAA Executive Lets Loose On Fair Use

Although libraries and universities across the nation are taking the week to celebrate fair use, not everyone is so thrilled with the concept. The MPAA and the RIAA have both. Continue reading

Guest Post on 02/23/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (3)

Tags: " copyright infringement, Andrew Kaczynski, Andrew McCarthy, Bart Simpson, Belkin, Berkeley, California, copyright, Facebook, Fair use, Free content

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Use The Right Format To Submit Music To Blogs, Radio, Festivals And More

Getting the attention of music blogs, DJs, and licensing agencies etc. is a tricky business, as each one requires a special approach. Here Michael Corcoran helps explain the best way. Continue reading

Guest Post on 02/23/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (2)

Tags: Active noise control, Alexander Wang (designer), Android (operating system), Apple Lossless, Apple Music, Disc jockey, Extended play, New York City, Secure Digital, United States

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Spotify Adds 3 Original Music Business Focused Podcasts

From Carpool Karaoke on Apple Music to Deezer's "Ball's Up," original content is the latest way that music streamers are working to make their services unique. After a splashy announcement. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 02/23/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Annapurna Pictures, Apple Music, Gimlet Media, John Brinkley (astronomer), Prince (musician), Reply All (podcast), Richard Linklater, Robert Downey Jr., Spotify, Streaming media

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Most Common Music Publishing Agreements Explained

While there may be significant frustration among music composers at low streaming rates and other challenges making money in the music industry, there is still a good deal of money. Continue reading

Guest Post on 02/23/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: copyright, Copyright Act of 1976, Digital Millennium Copyright Act, EMI, music industry, Music publisher (popular music), Paul McCartney, Sony/ATV Music Publishing, The Beatles, YouTube

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Roger Waters Eyes “The Wall” Protest Concert On U.S. – Mexico Border

Roger Waters is considering staging a performance of Pink Floyd's 1979 classic "The Wall" on the US-Mexico border as a protest against the immigration policies of US President Donald Trump.

Bruce Houghton on 02/23/2017 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (3)

Tags: Agence France-Presse, Ali Khamenei, Ana Marie Cox, Automobile salesperson, Barack Obama, Donald Trump, Getty Images, Mike Pence, Pink Floyd, President of the United States, United States

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How Do Bands Effectively Manage Royalties And Contracts?

When an up and coming band begins to see appreciable success, they may not have the best idea as to how to manage the new income being earned off of. Continue reading

admin on 02/23/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Abuja, Amazoncom, AppDynamics, Artist, Ballast Point Brewing Company, Blog, Brit Awards, business, Business Insider, Royalty payment

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Brit Award Winners 2017 – The Full List From David Bowie To Beyonce

David Bowie was the only 2X winner at last night's Brit Awards, the biggest show on the UK music calendar. As usual, the evening was filled with surprises. Here are. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 02/23/2017 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: 2012 Brit Awards, Brit Award for International Female Solo Artist, Brit Awards, David Bowie, Ed Sheeran, Emeli Sandé, Leonard Cohen, Little Mix, Rag'n'Bone Man, Robbie Williams

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AM BRIEF: Music Biz, Google File DMCA Comments • Jay Z: 1st Rapper To Win Songwriter Award • EarIn Raises $3.5M • More

THURSDAY 2.23.17 Music Business News From Around The Web It's hard to overstate how important the battle to reform the DMCA is for both music and tech. Updated continuously under. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 02/23/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: " copyright infringement, Alibaba Group, business, copyright, Digital Millennium Copyright Act, Donald Trump, Online Copyright Infringement Liability Limitation Act, Snapchat, Twitter, Uniform Resource Locator

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Spotify’s Most Streamed & Viral Tracks US, UK, Global

The Spotify Weekly Charts highlight top artists by listener along with the past week's most streamed and viral songs in the US, UK and around the world.

Bruce Houghton on 02/22/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Ariana Grande, Big Sean, Bruno Mars, Ed Sheeran, Grammy Award, Katy Perry, Lil Uzi Vert, Noah Cyrus, Spotify, The Weeknd

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Top D.I.Y. PR Tips For Every Creator

Regardless of your position in the music industry, positive PR will always be to your benefit. Although hiring from an agency remains the best route, there are many simpler and. Continue reading

Guest Post on 02/22/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Africa Independent Television, Anderson Paak, Apple Music, Aubrie Sellers, Australia, Bachata (music), Facebook, Grammy Award, music video, YouTube

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5 Things Artists Can Do To Grow Their Network

It's not just music, your strength in any industry is dependent on how well developed your network is. Once frowned upon, connecting with business professionals in the music is now. Continue reading

Guest Post on 02/22/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Apple Music, Christian Social Union in Bavaria, Grammy Award, Jay-Z, music industry, Prince (musician), Purple Rain (film), Spotify, Streaming media, Tidal (service)

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