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A Stream on Apple Music Pays Songwriters And Publishers 33% More Than A Stream On Spotify

All streaming music services are not created equal, at least when its comes to payments. A myriad of advances to major labels, fine print and legal trickery makes it impossible. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/31/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: App Store (iOS), Apple Inc., European Commission, European Union, Federal Trade Commission, IPhone, record label, Spotify, Streaming media, Universal Music Group

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Tuneteams Helps Indie Artists, Labels Find Licensing Deals

Having a hard time locating and negotiating licensing and publishing deals? A new company known as Tuneteams is working to streamline this process by connecting music companies with new music. Continue reading

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Tags: Advanced Wireless Services, American Numismatic Association, Apple Inc., Auction, Big data, Bitcoin, Board of directors, Bon Jovi, Business development, music industry

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THE PITCH: Busker – Helping Fans Support Musicians

[UPDATED] Our ongoing early stage startup series, The PITCH, today gives Busker – "a platform designed to facilitate the direct financial support of musicians" – its chance in 100 words. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/31/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (2)

Tags: Agence France-Presse, Airplay, Android (operating system), Angelo Costanzo, Artist, Associates (band), London, London Underground, music industry, Street performance

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The Rise Of Emojis And How They Can Help Promote Your Music

In a mood for some smiley tunes? Since their introduction in 1999, emojis have attained massive popularity and are now littered across all social media platforms. So why not start. Continue reading

Guest Post on 08/31/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: All Music, Apple Inc., Google, IOS, IPhone, iTunes, Microsoft, Spotify, Twitter, YouTube

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Miley Cyrus Releases FREE 23 Track Album At MTV VMAs Because “I can just do what I want to do”

As carefully calculated and smartly packaged as Taylor Swift is, Miley Cyrus is improvisational and raw. The music industry needs more of both kinds of artists. Each attracts legions of. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/31/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Los Angeles, Miley Cyrus, MTV, MTV Video Music Award, MTV Video Music Award for Best Hip-Hop Video, MTV Video Music Award for Video of the Year, Nicki Minaj, Taylor Swift, The New York Times, Twitter

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

Hypebot was full of tips for the D.I.Y. musician this week, offering instruction on how to make more money from ticket sales on you website, successfully launch an artist, what. Continue reading

Guest Post on 08/29/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Arts & Crafts Productions, Bell Media, Broken Social Scene, Canada, Carly Rae Jepsen, EMI, Shania Twain, Universal Music Group, Virgin Records, You Forgot It in People

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MusicThinkTank Weekly Recap: Promote Music With Snapchat • How To Target Radio Stations • Creating A Paper Trail

This week on MusicThinkTank, we look at how to promote your music using Snapchat, why you should be leaving a paper trail of your work, and four things you never want. Continue reading

Guest Post on 08/29/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Academy Award, Artist, Australia, Indecent assault, Kerrang!, Max Clifford, Mayfair, publicist, Roadrunner Records, Writer

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Louisa Wendorff Interview On Taylor Swift And The Power Of A Tweet

Louisa Wendorff has been awash in success following a recent tweet from Taylor Swift and has had the good fortune to play at both the Grammy Red Carpet on E! as well. Continue reading

Guest Post on 08/28/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Apple Inc., Bernie (2011 film), Cat Daddy, dance, Dance move, Dougie, Grammy Award, Graphics Interchange Format, Taylor Swift, Twitter

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The Creative Nonpocalypse

Has the digital age brought about a decline in artistic and creative careers? A recent times article says no, but the creative economy is complex and creative work itself can be. Continue reading

Guest Post on 08/28/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Apple Inc., Author, Berklee College of Music, Big data, Board of directors, Compact disc, Country Music Association, Ellen Pao, Facebook, The New York Times

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