Month: August 2018

How To Copyright Music, Why It Matters

Music copyright is an incredibly important concept for musicians to have a firm handle on, however it can also be confusing. Here we detail why copyright is so important, and. Continue reading

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Meet Yoko Ono – Radio’s Biggest Fan

Fred Jacobs explores a recent compelling tweet from one of the music's more controversial figures, Yoko Ono, who recently and somewhat unexpectedly took to Twitter in support of radio.

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DistroKid Adds ‘Mastered For iTunes’ Service

The "Mastered For iTunes" label is a badge of sonic approval that you see on most major label tracks and almost none from idie and D.I.Y. artists.  A new add-on. Continue reading

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What Actually Happens To Our Brain When We Hear Our Favorite Song?

Music's ability to impact our health and well being as humans has long been established. A new study has revealed exactly what happens when a person hears their favorite song, . Continue reading

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Google Adds Pandora, Deezer Voice Control, 90 Days Free

Google Assistant on Google Home, Mini and Max has added voice commands for Pandora Premium and Deezer. Spotify and Google Play voice control is already available on the platform.

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Importance Of Planning Your Next Music Release

In this piece Chris Robley breaks down why planning your release doubt matters more than ever, even as the way in which listeners find and consume music continues to change.

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Deezer Adds $185M, Strategic Partner That Should Make Spotify and Record Labels Very Nervous

Earlier this month Deezer added $185 million at a valuation of more than $1 billion. New investors include a top Middle Eastern music and media company poised to give the. Continue reading

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Lost Ones Launches As Virgin EMI Imprint

Virgin EMI has launched a new imprint dubbed Lost Ones. The new record label will be headed up by former Apple exec Ashley Sykes and ex-RCA A&R Barry Burt. 

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WED. BRIEF: Spotify Attracts Hedge Funds, Expands Credits • Virgin Adds Lost Ones • Blue Raincoat Expands • More

WEDNESDAY 8.15.18 Music Business News From Around The Web Updated continuously under the More News tab

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Music Supervision and Sync Roundup: BlacKkKlansman, The Bold Type, Fallout 76 and More

In this every two week update from the Synchtank team, we'll review the important placements and major happenings in the wild and wonderful world of music supervision and music sync. 

Bruce Houghton on 08/14/2018 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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