Month: April 2017

Music Publishing Update 4.21.17: ASCAP “I Create Music Expo” Recap

ASCAP’s 12th annual “I Create Music” Expo took place last week in Los Angeles. The national conference dedicated to songwriting and composing provides a unique opportunity for songwriters, composers, artists, producers,. Continue reading

Guest Post on 04/21/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Detroit, Elton John, Grammy Award, Jamaica, Katy Perry, Marvin Gaye, Motown, Stevie Wonder, Uptight (Everything's Alright)

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The Battle For Concerts In LA, NYC: Azoff, AEG Go To War

Choosing to play at the Staples Center instead of the Forum can have consequences for artists in an increasingly competitive Los Angeles market.

Bruce Houghton on 04/21/2017 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Civil Liberties Union, Bebe Rexha, Blake Griffin, Bossip, Cleveland Cavaliers, Donald Trump, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Clippers, National Basketball Association, Staples Center

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5 Reasons Having An Electronic Press Kit Is Important

In the digital age, having a slew of physical material on hand is no longer the necessity it once was, but having an electronic press kit has become essential, particularly. Continue reading

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Tags: Advertising mail, Andreas Schleicher, Axel Rudi Pell, Ayala Alabang, Dimension 404, Information Age, Joel McHale, Mark Hamill, Patton Oswalt, press kit

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Google Play Music Becomes Default Music Service On All Samsung Mobile Devices

Apple Music got a huge leg up as the default music services on tens of millions of iPhones and other Apple Devices. Now Google Play Music is getting a similar. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/21/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Android (operating system), Apple Inc., Apple Music, Google, Google Play Music, IPhone, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy, Smartphone, Streaming media

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FRI. BRIEF: Apple Music Champions New Artists • New Prince Single Returns • Indies Can Window Too • More

Friday 4.21.17 Music Business News From Around The Web It took Apple Music too long to start and "new artist" program and it already feels likes its completely a platform. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/21/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Android (operating system), Apple Inc., Apple Music, F8 conference, Facebook, Facebook Messenger, Google Play, ICloud, IOS, Spotify

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“The Last Songwriter” Film Looks At The Craft’s Future [VIDEO]

"Songwriting is fragile," says Garth Brooks, "(yet) it's the most important step in music." But the craft is undervalued in the digital age. The number of full-time songwriters in Nashville. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/20/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Academy Awards, Antonio Stradivari, Comerica, Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, Emmy Award, film, Nashville, Nashville Songwriters Association International, Premiere, Tennessee, Vin Diesel

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Showtime At The Apollo To Return To TV

Fox has reportedly greenlit a revival of the "Showtime at the Apollo" series after a successful pair of specials aired on the network in December 2016 and February 2017.

Bruce Houghton on 04/20/2017 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Al Jarreau, Apollo Theater, Bill de Blasio, Chick Corea, Grammy Award, Miles Davis, Monday Night Football, Natalie Cole, New York City, Showtime at the Apollo

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

For the week ending 4/14: 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. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/20/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Ariana Grande, Azusa Pacific University, Billboard 200, Bruno Mars, Drake (musician), Ed Sheeran, iTunes, Kodak Black, Nielsen SoundScan, Spotify

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YouTube Analytics For Musicians

YouTube is now an integral part of any band's marketing platform, allowing artists to easily engage current and potential future fans. The site also provides an invaluable set of analytics. Continue reading

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Tags: Albany, Auckland, BroadbandTV Corp, iTunes, Multi-channel network, New York, podcast, StyleHaul, Tubefilter, United States, YouTube

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Record Store Day 2017: A Reminder That Americans Still Buy Music

Did you know that one in three vinyl buyers also pays for an on-demand music subscription? Even in the age of streaming, many still want to touch, feel and own. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/20/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: album, Apple Music, Billboard 200, Billboard Magazine, Kanye West, Music recording sales certification, Recording Industry Association of America, Spotify, Streaming media, The Life of Pablo

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A2IM Announces Indie Week 2017 Speakers: Pandora’s Westergren, SoundExchange’s Huppe, Merlin’s Caldas & More

A2IM has announced the lineup of keynote speakers and panelists for Indie Week in NYC June 5 – 8. Kicking off the event will be Pandora CEO and Founder Tim Westergren.

Bruce Houghton on 04/20/2017 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Association of Independent Music, Ani DiFranco, ATO Records, Broadcast Music, Chief executive officer, Digital environment, Inc., independent music, Michael Huppe, Never Miss a Beat, SoundExchange

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