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10 Things You Must Do At The 10th Annual A3C Hip Hop Festival

I think this weekend is sort of the precursor to the hip hop phenomenon at SXSW and CMJ music festivals, and if you aren't tailgating at ACL in Austin, you. Continue reading

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SoundCloud Rightsholder Discussions Hit Impasse, Labels Question Site’s Future

Social music platform SoundCloud's efforts to find a sustainable business model have hit a major roadblock. Talks with the three major label groups have stalled, according to new reports, because. Continue reading

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Ask Your Fans About Your Big Music Project Before You Commit All Your Resources

By Bobby Borg from the Sonicbids Blog. Testing and feedback is the process of getting your music into presentable form, trying it out on your most likely fans, and making. Continue reading

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[Interview] Bandzoogle Founder Chris Vinson Reflects on 10 Years in Music Tech

It all started in 1999, with a single band website, built by Bandzoogle's founder Chris Vinson for his alt-rock band, Rubberman. Grassroots promotion, plus the online community that the website. Continue reading

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New York Proposes Tax Credits For Music Projects

A New York state lawmaker has proposed extending the state's entertainment tax credits to cover the music industry. According to the Associated Press, Assemblyman Joe Lentol, a Brooklyn Democrat, has proposed. Continue reading

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Pre-sale Your Music On iTunes And Amazon For Increased Sales And Attention

By Chris Robley from The DIY Musician. Start “selling” your new music before its official release date A digital pre-sale (via iTunes or Amazon) allows your fans to order your. Continue reading

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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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