Month: May 2018

TUE. BRIEF: YouTube Music Launch • Sony Buys EMI Music • TuneGO Raises $7.7M • More

TUESDAY 5.22.18 Music Business News From Around The Web  Updated continuously under our More News tab

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BTS Breaks YouTube 2018 Record, 36M Views In 24 Hours

K-Pop stars BTS' video for their single "Fake Love" received 35.9 million views in its first 24 hours, making it the biggest 24-hour debut of 2018 and the third biggest 24-hour. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 05/21/2018 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (2)
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Why EPs Are Still Important

EPs have existed for a long time as a great way for artists to test the waters before dropping a full length album. Here we look at the benefits of. Continue reading

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How To Succeed On Soundcloud

With hundreds of thousands of fans using the platform, Soundcloud is an important place to build an audience. But with tens of thousands of artists active there, how do you. Continue reading

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7 Techniques For Increasing Your Facebook Fan Engagement

Interacting with and drawing the interest of fans is the best to keep them attentive and engaged with what you're up to, and will also go a long way towards. Continue reading

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Spotify, Apple, Google, Amazon, Orchard, Deezer, Others Sued For Copyright Infringement

Sony, Apple, Amazon, Spotify, Google, Microsoft, Orchard, Deezer, Shazam, MediaNet, CD Universe and Saavn are being sued for copyright infringement by a South African musician.

Bruce Houghton on 05/21/2018 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (1)
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How We Crowdfunded 18K With No Experience, Fans [Part 3]

In part three of this four phase series, Justina Grayman outlines the actual pre-production and production phases writing and shooting a dance video using funds raised via crowdfunding.

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Facebook Pixel Basics For Artists, Labels

Not often discussed in the world of music marketing, Facebook pixels provide an excellent way for artists to reach fans directly and keep better track of who is visiting their. Continue reading

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Troy Carter Denies Spotify Exit, Admits To Disagreement

After Spotify announced a new "Hate Content and Hateful Conduct" policy last week that resulted in R. Kelly and others being downgraded on  the platform, the rumor mill went into. Continue reading

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Helping Your Band Move To A New Rehearsal Space

Moving is always a stressful affair, and when it involves a group of people and large amounts of expensive gear, that stress can easily be amplified. Here we look at. Continue reading

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