Month: April 2017

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)
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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

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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)
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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 & Touring | Permalink | Comments (0)
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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)
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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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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

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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)
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10 Steps To Making Touring Easier

Touring is a massive undertaking for a musician of any experience level, requiring a huge amount of planning, saving, and organizing. Here we look at ten key steps to follow. Continue reading

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Copyright Office Modernization Through an Artist’s Lens

[Op-Ed] Copyright Office legislation is moving through Congress, and the House of Representatives is expected to take up the bill when they return from Easter Recess. In this op-ed, leaders from. Continue reading

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