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4 Services Musicians Should Register With To Make More Money

While most big-name artists will have people to set them up with these services, DIY artists who don't take the time to register their music with organizations like SoundExchange and the Harry Fox. Continue reading

Guest Post on 10/23/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Apple Inc., Arts administration, Associated Press, Copyright Royalty Board, Maria Pallante, Pandora Radio, royalties, SoundExchange, Spotify, Streaming media

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A Singer-Songwriter’s Guide To Recording At Home

When you're constructing a studio and shopping for gear to populate it with, it's important to think about what the space will be used for, and the sort of music. Continue reading

admin on 10/23/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Digital audio workstation, Disc jockey, Franz Ferdinand (band), Keith Richards, Michael Franti, MIDI, MIDI controller, New Order, Plug-in (computing), Shemekia Copeland

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Music Publishing News Roundup 10.23.2015: Wix Launches Artist Tools • Apple Music • Soundcloud Lawsuit Options

This week, web development platform Wix launched a DIY product suite to cater to up-and-coming musicians by providing a new platform to sell, distribute, and share their music.

Bob Baker on 10/23/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Apple Inc., Deezer, Disc jockey, Initial public offering, social media, Soundcloud, Spotify, Streaming media, Subscription business model, YouTube

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5 Mistakes You Need To Stop Making On Soundcloud

Although putting music on Soundcloud is easier than ever, there are still several all-too-common mistakes that can prevent artists from getting the most out of the site, whether it's not keeping your account consistently organized,. Continue reading

Guest Post on 10/22/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (7)

Tags: 808s & Heartbreak, Apple Inc., Arts administration, Audio mixing (recorded music), Australia, Facebook, Instagram, Soundcloud, Uniform Resource Locator, YouTube

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6 Tips To Successfully Launch Your Music On iTunes, Amazon And Other Digital Stores

Once the recording process is successfully completed, you'll likely be eager to get your music in every digital store possible posthaste. While this takes time, there are several things that can be. Continue reading

Guest Post on 10/21/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Abbey Road Studios, Billie Jean, Bohemian Rhapsody, Google Play, iTunes, John Lennon, Michael Jackson, Nirvana (band), Smells Like Teen Spirit, Sound recording and reproduction

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Five Reasons Why Major Labels Didn’t Actually Blow It With Napster

Popular opinion tends to suggest that the major labels screwed up when they opted to sue Napster, rather than hammering out a deal with them. Looking at it from the. Continue reading

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Help Us Update One Of Hypebots Most Read [And Useful] Posts Ever

I wrote the first version of 100 Free & Affordable High & Low Tech Music Promotion Tips way back in 2008. It has been updated periodically since then. But so much. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 10/20/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Android (operating system), Artist, Disc jockey, Electronic dance music, Facebook, Hypebot, music industry, Robert F. X. Sillerman, SFX (magazine), Share price

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“Between the Bars” Brings Back Memories of Portland’s Music Scene

Music brings back memories and stirs up emotions. You hear a song and reminisce about your life. It all comes back to you the moment you hear that tune. Lost. Continue reading

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Tags: Abia State, Aman, Arizona, Arts administration, CC BY, Flickr, Pirate radio, Radio broadcasting, Thriller (genre), United States

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SXSW Music 2016 Announces First Showcase Bands, Panels

March may seem far, far away; but the South by Southwest Music Conference and Festival 2016 has just announced the first round of artists and some of its conference panel. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 10/20/2015 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Arts administration, Audio mixing (recorded music), Austin, Bun B, Cass McCombs, London, Los Angeles, New York City, San Francisco, Seattle, Texas

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The Single Biggest Instagram Sin To Avoid

While a lot ideas regarding copyright and ownership remain in limbo, it is still a good policy to always give credit to the creator of a photo when sharing it. Continue reading

Guest Post on 10/20/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Artist, Dierks Bentley, Every Mile a Memory, Instagram, Kanye West, Kim Kardashian, Pacific Time Zone, Photograph, Queen's Counsel, Taylor Swift

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