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Pandora Signs Landmark Licensing Agreements with ASCAP and BMI, Drops Rate Court Appeal

After scoring direct licencing deals with many of the world's biggest music publishing companies, Pandora has cut its most important deals yet – separate multi-year licensing agreements with both ASCAP. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 12/22/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Music Think Tank: Top Posts Of 2015

As another year of conversation and ideas surrounding the music industry draws to a close, we're revisiting some of MusicThinkTank's most interesting articles from the end of 2015.

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How To Properly License A Cover Song

Recording cover songs can be a good way to create music that is easily accessible to fans, but doing so also enters into tricky legal territory. Here we look at. Continue reading

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Kickstarter Hires A2IM’s Molly Neuman As 1st Head Of Music

[UPDATED] Kickstarter is getting serious about music crowdfunding with the hiring of a music industry insider as their first ever Head of Music. It's a move that means increased competition. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 12/21/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Using Album Trailers To Build Hype For Your New Music

While not typically thought of as a good medium for audio, a trailer can a be an excellent way to capture your audience's short attention span and is easy to disseminate on social media platforms.

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Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y And Indie Music

For independent DIY musicians looking to further their careers, Hypebot has tips on how to entice customers to buy their albums, get a publicist's attention, engage with "lite" fans, and. Continue reading

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Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Common Songwriting Hurdles • Free Streaming • Best Cities For Live Music • More

This week on MusicThinkTank, we discussed common challenges of novice songwriters, why streaming may actually be good for artists, which cities have the best live music, and more.

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My Journey From Major label pop princess to DIY indie misfit [5X Platinum Seller Jennifer Paige]

Jennifer Paige has a unique view of the music industry. A product of the major label system, her 1998 single “Crush” hit #1 in 16 countries, selling more than 11. Continue reading

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The Data Behind A Hit Single.

While it's difficult to be one hundred percent sure what makes any given track a hit single, a recent look at the data reveals that their are some characteristics that. Continue reading

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Facebook Set To Release Live Streaming Feature

Facebook, in an effort to keep up with Periscope and Meerkat, will soon be bringing live streaming to all of its users, as opposed to just a select few major. Continue reading

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