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RIAA Revamps Gold & Platinum Certifications: 100 On Demand Plays = 1 Sale

The RIAA today made a rare change to the formula used to certify Gold and Platinum awards to include on-demand music and video streams. Services that will now count towards. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 05/09/2013 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Blue Note Records Partners With ArtistShare For Fan Funded Releases

Iconic jazz label Blue Note is partnering with music crowdfunding platform ArtistShare to create a new record label devoted to recording and releasing a new generation of jazz artists. Under. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 05/08/2013 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Ignore The Labels If You Want To Get Signed

Ethan Schiff is an artist manager. He’s on Twitter @ethanschiff and blogs on creative music entrepreneurship at www.SchiffBlog.com. Although the music industry is evolving, it is still hard for artists. Continue reading

admin on 05/08/2013 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (4)
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20 Run For Just 4 Seats On A2IM Board

A2IM’s annual Board of Directors election opens for voting on Wednesday, May 1, and this year 20 candidates are vying for just 4 seats the independent music trade associaition's board.. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/30/2013 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. & Indie Music

Get More Fans Is A Mindblowingly Complete DIY Guide To The New Music Business Record Store Day Drives Impressive Sales Boost A2IM Announces Indie Artist & Label 2013 LIBBY Awards. Continue reading

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A2IM Announces Indie Artist & Label 2013 LIBBY Awards Nominees

The American Association Of Independent Music (A2IM) has announced the nominees for the 2nd Libera Awards (The “LIBBYs”), to be held June 20 at NYC’s Highline Ballroom. The LIBBY's celebrate. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/25/2013 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. & Indie Music

Pretty Lights Debuts Single w/Talib Kweli, Announces First Physical Release & BitTorrent Promo 'Deleting Borders': Crossing The Blurry Borders Between Music And Music Marketing The Search For Good Tour: Josh. Continue reading

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The Challenges Facing Indie Musicians: Interview With Reimut Van Bonn

By Andrew Apanov of Dotted Music and Stand Above The Noise. What does it take to be a musician? A regular listener (and, sometimes, even a music business person) doesn't. Continue reading

admin on 04/18/2013 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. & Indie Music

Do You Make THIS Music Publicity Mistake? Creating A Timeline To Promote A Single Release Bandcamp.com Shifts Focus To Music Discovery Crowdfunded Music Projects Raised $202.5 Million In 2012 The. Continue reading

Guest Post on 04/13/2013 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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The 27 Year-Old Intern

My name is Corie. I am 27 years old. I have an MBA and my undergraduate degree is from one of the best public universities in the United States –. Continue reading

admin on 04/10/2013 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (38)
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