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Google Brings Music-Focused YouTube+ Workshops To Nashville

Google is planning a series of free, open workshops for folks in Nashville. They'll be focusing on music and helping those who haven't embraced the Google empire do so with. Continue reading

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6 Ways Not To Act As An Opening Act

Being that I am a professional opening act, I'd like to let you know that it'd be impossible for me to not dream of wanting more. Essentially as openers, we. Continue reading

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Measure Your Music Marketing To Double Your Effectiveness

By Bobby Borg from the Sonicbids Blog. A student recently approached me with a complaint that only six people showed up to his live performance. He sent out an email. Continue reading

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SoundCloud Launches Redesigned Web App

Soundcloud relaunched its web app to more closely match its iOS and Android apps. In addition to a more visual emphasis, the popular platform made it easier to browse a playlist by scrolling. Continue reading

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CMA Songwriter Series Returns To Nashville

As part of the events and activities leading up to The 48th Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday, Nov. 5, the Country Music Association is bringing the CMA Songwriters Series back. Continue reading

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10 Top Direct-to-Fan Platforms Compared In New Wicksteed Works Report

Wicksteed Works is a London-based direct-to-fan consulting and services company who design, manage and execute digital campaigns for musicians. Today they released their guide to direct-to-fan platforms comparing 10 top. Continue reading

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Artists Confront Spotify At Soho House Meeting

By Chris Castle from Music Technology Policy. Spotify is conducting a artist relations charm offensive in New York, Nashville and Los Angeles. (This is a time to be thankful I. Continue reading

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Culture Collide and BandPage Make Upcoming LA and SF Summits Free For Students and Musicians

By Alan Miller, Founder of Culture Collide. When I started the Culture Collide festival in Los Angeles in 2010, it was born out of an idea that came to me. Continue reading

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The Musician’s Guide To Sending A Proper Press Release

By Kim Kelly from the Sonicbids Blog. As part of my job as a music journalist, I sift through anywhere from 50 to way-too-many press releases daily, separating the wheat. Continue reading

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The Cyber PR Guide to Creating an Effective Music Marketing Plan (Part 2 of 3)

Knowing how to release new material is a big task in today's music industry. With so many outlets, its hard to know what to utilize, who to turn to, or. Continue reading

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Metallica, Red Hot Chili Peppers Sign With Audiam For YouTube, Spotify, Other Digital Services

Audiam today announced agreements with Metallica and Red Hot Chili Peppers to exclusively represent each band's publishing catalogs in North America FOR YouTube, Spotify, Beats, Google Play, Rhapsody, Deezer, Amazon. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 10/07/2014 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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