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

This week in DIY & Indie Music we learned about tracking Social Media engagement on Google Analytics, the most commonly made Instagram mistakes made by musicians and how to avoid. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 05/10/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

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New On Hypebot’s Music Industry Jobs Board: A&R at FiXT, Assistant at The Knoller Group

New on our Jobs Board is a coveted A&R gig at FiXT Records, and assistant positions at The Knoller Group, an artist management and brand development organization and a management firm Middle West (Bon. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 05/08/2015 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Academy Award for Best Original Song, Address space, AEG Live, Akron metropolitan area, album, Americana Music Association, Anschutz Entertainment Group, Billboard 200, Bon Iver, SimplyHired.com

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Understanding Social Media Engagement

Navigating the many different social media platforms can be quite overwhelming. In addition to maintaining a presence on so many networks, you're also expected to understand how you to better connect. Continue reading

Guest Post on 05/07/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: @hashtags, A/B testing, Adult, AirAsia, Facebook, Instagram, marketing, social media, Social network, Twitter

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Concord Acquires Indie Labels Fearless, Wind-Up

UPDATED:[Read the full official announcement] Concord Bicycle Music continued its buying binge with the acquisition of Fearless Records and Wind-up Records.

Bruce Houghton on 05/06/2015 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Active rock, Address space, Aden, April Fools' Day, Dance music, Disc jockey, Electronic music, Joint venture, record label, Wind-up Records

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Why You Must Treat Music Like A Business

It’s the least sexy part of being an indie musician: making money. Mostly because when you’re still in the early stages as an artist, you’d much rather talk about the. Continue reading

Guest Post on 04/30/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: A&M Octone Records, APM Music, music industry, record label, Soundcloud, Spotify, Warner Music Group, YouTube, Zach James, ZEFR

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Indie Labels Take Over 50% Of Active Rock Chart

Move over majors. Independent labels are scoring victories not just online, but everywhere. Once the exclusive territory of the major labels, indie labels are finally finding success with broadcast radio.

Bruce Houghton on 04/29/2015 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (1)

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Josh Garrels Hits Billboard Chart Despite Giving Album Away Free via NoiseTrade

You’re an independent artist about to release your first album in four years. On release day, in addition to making the album available via download stores and streaming, you give. Continue reading

Guest Post on 04/27/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Adam Lambert, album, Album cover, Americana Music Association, Billboard 200, Billboard charts, Billboard Hot 100, Billboard Magazine, Compact disc, iTunes

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7 Tips For A Successful PledgeMusic Campaign

Barney has seen the PledgeMusic experience from all sides. Not only is he a valuable part of the PledgeMusic team, but he’s also a member of UK reggae rockers Sonic Boom. Continue reading

Guest Post on 04/24/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Aaron Marsh, Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive, AT&T, BMG Rights Management, New York City, SideOneDummy Records, Superheaven, The Smashing Pumpkins, United Kingdom, United States

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Platinum and Gold Single, Album Awards March 2015 [FULL LIST]

In March, the RIAA certified 55 Digital Single Awards and 12 Album Awards in the U.S. See Gold & Platinum Award highlights below along with a full, detailed list.

Bruce Houghton on 04/22/2015 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (2)

Tags: A Cinderella Story, Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive, Academy Award, Agent Cody Banks, AT&T, Grammy Award, Music recording sales certification, Recording Industry Association of America, RIAA certification, United States

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3 Lessons From The Indie Artist Summit

Today, the freedom that indie musicians have to build their own career from the ground up can also be a big barrier. Technology advancements mean that great recordings can be. Continue reading

Guest Post on 04/21/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Calvin Harris, Grammy Award, Hayley Williams, Kenny Chesney, Los Angeles, music industry, Nashville, Paramore, Spotify, Taylor Swift, Tennessee

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Record Store Day 2015 Stats: 628% Growth Over Previous Week, Top 50 Vinyl Sales Chart

Independent record store data compiled by BuzzAngle Music for Saturday's Record Store Day 2015 shows once again what a powerful sales and marketing platform this anual promotion has become. Key. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/20/2015 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: All Music, Associated Press, Austin, Compact disc, Foo Fighters, Get Behind Me Satan, Gramophone record, Record shop, Record Store Day, Texas, The White Stripes

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