Month: October 2017

US Music Industry Considers Launching “Official” Alternative To Billboard Charts

US record labels and others in the music industry are considering launching their own charts as an alternative to the iconic Billboard lists, according to multiple sources. The discussions come. Continue reading

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Twickets Launches Low Cost Ticket Resale Platform In US

Twickets, the European based face-value or less ticket resale platform has now launched in the U.S. Twickets is supported by Adele, Ed Sheeran, Mumford & Sons, One Direction and other. Continue reading

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Tags: Adele (singer), Broadway theatre, Bruce Springsteen, Ed Sheeran, Foo Fighters, Mumford & Sons, music industry, Niall Horan, Ticket (admission), Ticket resale

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Live Radio Must Embrace Technology To Survive

There is some confusing data out there right now when it comes to the health of terrestrial radio, and although it remains popular in certain settings, such as in the. Continue reading

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Tags: Above & Beyond (band), African Americans, Amazon, Anjunabeats, Apple, Apple Music, Dusky, Google, Lane 8, London, Los Angeles, Monday Night Football, music, Music Ally, music business, music industry, music tech, musician, musicians, Pandora, San Fernando Valley, Spotify, tech, YouTube

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How To Advertise Your Music On Facebook

Beyond simply acting as a fan site, Facebook can be an excellent way to advertise to your fans through the use of the social media platform's Ads Manager in way. Continue reading

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Roger Waters Helms A Musical Resistance

In the wake of the political and social turmoil which currently grips the United States has caused a number of artists to use their music as way of speaking out,. Continue reading

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Watch Eminem Blast Donald Trump In Freestyle Rap For BET Hip Hop Awards 2017 [VIDEO]

Cardi B was the big winner at last nights BET Hip Hop Awards 2107, but Eminem declared Donald Trump the big loser. In a blistering new freestyle recorded for the. Continue reading

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Tags: Allen Hughes, Australia, Board of directors, Canada, Celebrity bond, Chairman, Chief executive officer, Donald Trump, Eminem, Sirius XM Holdings

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Casino Entertainment Awards Names 2017 Winners

Singer/songwriter and Emmy Award-winning television talk show host Clint Holmes was named as the Entertainer of the Year at the fifth annual Casino Entertainment Awards. Axis at Planet Hollywood took. Continue reading

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Tags: Anthony Melchiorri, Associated Press, Business Insider, Gambling, Gaming control board, Hotel Impossible, Las Vegas, Mandalay Bay, MGM Resorts International, Michael Shackleford

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BET Hip Hip Awards Winners 2017 – The Full List

Cardi B was the big winner at last night's tonight's 2017 BET Hip Hop Awards, hosted by DJ Khaled, who took home three of his own. The "Bodak Yellow" star. Continue reading

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WED. BRIEF: Atlantic Records’ Emerge Talent Contest • Twitter Adds “Happening Now” • iHeart Jingle Ball Tour • More

WEDNESDAY 10.11.17 Music Business News From Around The Web Do we really need another talent contest? Updated continuously under our More News tab

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8 Creative Techniques For Promoting Your Music On Spotify

As Spotify continues to gain popularity among music consumers, it has become an important platform from which artists market and share their music. Here we look at eight creative ways. Continue reading

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Be Bold. Pile On. Stay Punk. Reunion Tour [INTERVIEW]

Here Katy Otto speaks with the members of a group of reunited punk bands who recently went on a reunion tour across the East Coast in hopes of building energy. Continue reading

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