Month: March 2017

How Music Can Help You Sleep

It may be assumed that lullabies are only for babies, but music has been proven to be beneficial to those of all ages when it comes to helping individuals drift. Continue reading

admin on 03/28/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Accelerometer, Astronaut, Bluetooth, Insomnia, International Space Station, Michigan, Music therapy, NASA, Sleep, Sound

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Latest Collection Society Scandal Raises Question: Are They Credible Representative Of Artists?

Either as a result of incompetence or malice, some copyright collection societies have earned something of a tarnished reputation when it comes to representing artists, says Glyn Moody of Techdirt.

Guest Post on 03/28/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Africa, album, Appellate court, Drake (musician), music industry, Royalty payment, Sirius XM Holdings, Southern African Music Rights Organisation, Spotify, United States

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Managing Your Band’s Digital Identity

The best way to find new fans of your band is still online. Though “online” is a lot more confusing than it used to be. While having well done web. Continue reading

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Tags: Chappelle's Show, Dance squad, Facebook, Gin and Juice, Google, Instagram, Maryland, Quick and Easy Chicken Parmesan Recipe, Towson University, Twitter

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SoundCloud Go, SoundCloud Go+ Launch In Netherlands

SoundCloud Go and Go+ have launched in the Netherlands. The announcement come fresh on the heels of $70 million in much needed debt funding for the music service.

Bruce Houghton on 03/28/2017 in Music Tech | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Activision Blizzard, Android (operating system), App Annie, App store, App Store (iOS), Apple Inc., Google, Google Play, IOS, IPhone

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TUE. BRIEF: BMG Revenue +12% • Facebook Launches Stories • SoundCloud Go To Netherlands • More

TUESDAY 3.28.17 Music Business News From Around The Web BMG is finding real success by using new approaches to the old music business. Updated continuously under our More News tab

Bruce Houghton on 03/28/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Abd Rabbuh Mansur Hadi, American Crime Story, Andrew Cunanan, Appellate court, Arabian Peninsula, Army of the Guardians of the Islamic Revolution, Business Insider, Facebook, The Insider (TV series), Twitter

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5 Simple Ways To Drive More Video Views On YouTube

For artists with a song and video they've worked hard on and are eager to share with fans, there are several ways to optimize content on YouTube in such a. Continue reading

Guest Post on 03/27/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Android (operating system), App Store (iOS), ASAP (variety show), Beauty and the Beast, Google, IOS, playlist, Subscription business model, Thumbnail, YouTube

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A New Strategy For Releasing Music

As the music industry continues to change, so too must the strategy for releasing music. With the single once again more important than the album, artists and labels both big and. Continue reading

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Tags: A Hard Day's Night, Apple Music, Artist, Atlanta, Chance The Rapper, music industry, record label, Spotify, Streaming media, YouTube

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QUICK HITS: Holder Exits BMI For Sony/ATV • Warner Music • Pasquale Rotella • Much More

Music Business News For The Time Deprived Sony/ATV Music Publishing has appointed Ian Holder as Vice President, Creative based in New York. He joins after 10 years at BMI where. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/27/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: 21 Savage, Closer (The Chainsmokers song), Fifth Harmony, Kehlani, Kodak Black, Lil Uzi Vert, Migos, Travis Scott, Ty Dolla Sign, Vin Diesel, Wiz Khalifa, Young Thug

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Facebook Ramps Up Hiring To Implement “A Comprehensive Music Strategy”

Facebook is now advertising 7 new music related positions "ensure a comprehensive music strategy." They will join other recent hires and former YouTube and Google Play's Director Of Music Partnerships'. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/27/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Advertising, Advertising agency, AdWords, Facebook, Facebook Platform, Google, Government of Vietnam, Television advertisement, Vietnam, YouTube

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How Royalties From Soundexchange Kept Our Band Together

[UPDATED] Here keyboardist Justin Wiseman of The Rocketboys reveals how royalties earned from SoundExchange helped revitalize his independent band in its darkest hour, and why other independent artists should make. Continue reading

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Tags: Abilene, Apple Music, Big Country, Chance The Rapper, independent music, List of Facebook features, Rattlesnake, Snake, Storm cellar, Texas, Toilet

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Drake’s “More Life” Just Broke Record For Single Album Streams In U.S.

[UPDATED] Drake’s "More Life" just broke the record for the number of streams from a single album in one week in the U.S., according to Nielsen Soundscan.

Bruce Houghton on 03/27/2017 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: 2 Chainz, Apple Music, Drake (musician), Ed Sheeran, Kanye West, OVO Sound, Spotify, Stream, Streaming media, Young Thug

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