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13 Different Warped Tour Merch Promotion Tactics [Kosha Dillz]

When it comes to Warped Tour, there's quite a bit of competition for fans' merch dollars. Here are a few artists who are setting themselves apart from the crowd with. Continue reading

Guest Post on 07/21/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: August Burns Red, Black Veil Brides, Four Year Strong, Internet forum, Kevin Lyman, Kosha Dillz, Le Castle Vania, Motion City Soundtrack, music festival, Warped Tour

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Attention Parents Of Future Child Stars

As companies seek to promote younger and younger stars, they are wary of a minor's ability to disaffirm contracts at any time, and so will take legal steps to guarantee. Continue reading

Guest Post on 07/21/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Angry Video Game Nerd: The Movie, Apple Inc., Artist, Associate degree, Audio engineering, music industry, Spotify, The Angry Video Game Nerd, Video game, YouTube

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4 Years Of Impressive Snapchat Growth Compared To Facebook, Twitter, Instagram

Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Successful social media grow exponentially. But in many ways, Snapchat is on a trajectory all its own, as this infographic shows.

Bruce Houghton on 07/20/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Android (operating system), AOL, Artistdirect, Center Stage (2000 film), Character encodings in HTML, Facebook, Instagram, MySpace, social media, Twitter

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Musicians: Changing The Money Talk

For many musicians, it can often feel as though money (or a lack thereof) is controlling their lives. Here are a few tips on how to lessen financial anxiety when. Continue reading

Guest Post on 07/20/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (2)

Tags: Accounts receivable, Apple Inc., Artist, Asking Questions, Billboard Magazine, Britney Spears, CD Baby, Credit card, Credit card debt, iTunes

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Bkstg Raises $20 Million For Free Direct To Fan App That Let’s Artists Keep Their Data

Connecting artists to fans without the middlemen has long been holy grail of the new music industry. Last week, Bkstg, a new player with a substantial pedigree, powerful backers and. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/20/2015 in Apps, Mobile & SMS | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Absolute pitch, Austin, Dallas, Facebook, Internet forum, Mark Cuban, Personal message, Shark Tank, social media, Texas, User (computing)

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MON. NEWS BRIEF: Music Discovers Blockchain • Bkstg Adds $20M • Sony vs. One Direction • 50 Cent Trial • More

Monday 7.20.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE

Bruce Houghton on 07/20/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: A.S. Roma, About box, Absolute value, Amb (princely state), Andrei Arshavin, Anfield, Annastacia Palaszczuk, Apartment, Internet forum, social media

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Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Music Biz Automation • ’80s Culture Icons • Common Mistakes Made By Young Pros

This week on MusicThinkTank.com we look at music business automation, some of our favorite '80s icons, and a few common mistakes young entrepreneurs make that you can avoid.

Guest Post on 07/19/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Air conditioning, Anthony Maglica, Apple Inc., Audio engineering, Barcelona, Beatboxing, business, Business model, Entrepreneur, music industry

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4 Things Successful Musicians Do Differently

[UPDATED] When it comes to being a musician, there are both hobbyists and professionals. Here are some of the characteristics that the latter exhibit that allow them make a career in the. Continue reading

Guest Post on 07/19/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Apple Inc., HMV Group, independent music, music industry, musician, Musicians' Union (UK), The Sage Gateshead, Tony Wadsworth, United Kingdom, Value added tax

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

This week Hypebot offers some tips for improving your reach on Facebook, being a successful songwriter, gaining a handle on Apple Music, and how to get the most out of. Continue reading

Guest Post on 07/18/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: (Ghost) Riders in the Sky: A Cowboy Legend, Aloe Blacc, Apple Inc., CD Baby, Facebook, music industry, PledgeMusic, Singer-songwriter, songwriter, Streaming media

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