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Indie Music Fans Spent $4.3 Million On Bandcamp Last Month

It's another big day for direct to fan music commerce. This morning, PledgeMusic named a new CEO, signalling future expansion; Bandzoogle announced a major upgrade and now the usually tight lipped Bandcamp. Continue reading

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Streaming Won’t Kill Downloading, Here’s Why

While many may be under the impression that illegal downloading has fallen by the wayside with the rapid rise in popularity of streaming, the reality is something quite different, and. Continue reading

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Bandzoogle Upgrades DIY Musician Website Platform With Powerful Theme Customization Tools

Musician website builder Bandzoogle has released a new set of design customization tools that improve how users create a custom, professional-looking website and music store, without hiring a web designer.

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How To Get A Collaboration Or Co-Write With A Famous Artist

In this piece, rapper Novi Novak suggests several methods to employ when seeking to network and collaborate with other artists in the industry, whether you're simply seeking to get their. Continue reading

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5 Tips On Composing Music For Placement In Internet Spots

While sales of recorded music have seen a steady decline of late, the sync revenue from music used for other media like video, advertisements, and games has created a world. Continue reading

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TuneCore Launches In Germany

Indie digital distributor TuneCore has launched in Germany. This marks the fifth international expansion for the company which added the UK and Australian markets in 2015. In addition to the US,. Continue reading

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PledgeMusic Names Dominic Pandiscia CEO As Popular Founder Benji Rogers Shifts Gear

Ever since the demise of Topspin, its been difficult to see a clear path forward for companies focusing on direct to fan music.  But a few executives like PledgeMusic's Benji. Continue reading

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How To Send A Takedown Notice To Google (In 46 Easy Steps!)

In this detailed, step-by-step account, entertainment attorney Stephen Carlisle walks us through the arduous and complex process of sending a DMCA related takedown notice to Google 

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DIY Musicians: Trying To Do Everything Is Hurting Your Chances of Success

As a DIY musician, you are typically required to wear many different hats and perform a number of tasks beyond simply playing music, but trying to manage every single component of. Continue reading

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Songwriting: Don’t Explain Too Much

This book excerpt explores the challenge of properly communicating feelings and emotions with listeners through one's lyrics, and looks at how a songwriter can structure their work in such a way. Continue reading

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