Why I Ditched Music Streaming Services (For Now) And Bought A 1-800 Number

Here one innovative music biz self-starter explains how successfully he eschewed traditional streaming service in favor of an incredibly old-school marketing tactic using, drum roll, the telephone.

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Pandora Adds In-App Voice Control

[UPDATED] Pandora has added Voice Mode, a native smart assistant that allows listeners to control its mobile streaming apps using voice commands. While most music streaming services can be controlled. Continue reading

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How Jay-Z, Dr. Dre Focus Group Their Releases

Both hugely accomplished music and entertainment moguls, Jay-Z and Dr. Dre's success has been propelled by their ability to understand music as a business, and effectively market it to their. Continue reading

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Is Podcasting’s Bubble About To Burst Or Just Catching Its Breath?

Following its explosion in popularity, podcasting has established itself as a lead player in the audio renaissance. But can this platform continue to keep growing? Low barriers to entry have. Continue reading

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Alicia Keys To Host 2019 Grammys [VIDEO]

After parting ways with comedian Kevin Hart, The Recording Academy and CBS announced today that Alicia Keys will host the 61st Annual  Awards. The awards will be broadcast live on. Continue reading

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A2IM Reups CEO Burgess, Adds General Manager, Promotes Four

The American Association of Independent Music (A2IM) has renewed the contract of its respected leader Dr. Richard James Burgess, who will now serve as both President and CEO of the. Continue reading

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Maximum Rocknroll Will End Print Publication After 36 Years

Punk magazine Maximum Rocknroll is shutting down its print edition  later this year after 36 years and more than 400 issues. The San Francisco based publication began life as a. Continue reading

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Fans Want To Understand An Artist’s Creative Process

What we consume as the final product of an artist's creative effort typically fails to communicate the process and often struggle that goes into it. Here we explore the value. Continue reading

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Rapper Lil Uzi Vert Says He’s Quitting Music Over Struggles With Atlantic Records

Lil Uzi Vert appears to be at odds with his record label and took to social media in what appeared to be a retirement announcement.  The  XO Tour Llif3 rapper. Continue reading

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CAA Music Turns 35: A Look Back

Creative Artists Agency’s storied music division is celebrating its 35th  year, and Thom Duffy and Melinda Newman at Billboard have published an in-depth look back.

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