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Fania Records Celebrates 50 Years From NYC Street Sales To Global Digital Distribution

I have to say I was delighted to discover that Fania Records is not only back in business but is again going strong. Last time I checked their CDs were. Continue reading

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How To Get More Gigs [Dave Kusek]

Gigging is, without a doubt, a critical income stream for every artist. Securing gigs is extremely competitive, but going in with a plan can give you the jumpstart you need. Continue reading

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

Lindsey Stirling On YouTube As A DIY Platform: "I can be the kind of artist I want to be." After SoundCloud Deletions, Kaskade Plans His Own Music Platform YouTube Battle. Continue reading

admin on 06/07/2014 in Apps, Mobile & SMS | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Independent Music Awards Names 2014 Winners

Vienna Teng, Valerie June, Willie Sugarcapps, Pete Seeger and The Soul of John Black were among the self-released and independent label talent named today as the judge-determined Winners of The 13th. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 06/05/2014 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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YouTube Battle Escalates, Indies Turn To European Commission For “Emergency Assistance”

The battle between independent labels and YouTube over unfavourable royalty terms offered for a proposed streaming music service is escalating. Google-owned YouTube has reportedly refused to withdraw threats to labels. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 06/04/2014 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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18 Ways Musicians Can Make Money

(UPDATED) The age old battle for any musician is generating income. It used to be record sales that made the money, but with the rise of digital downloads and live. Continue reading

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

Independent Labels Reject YouTube Streaming Deal [Full Text Of Official WIN Statement] Build An Audience By Focusing Your Energy On People Who Connect With Your Music 10 Rules For Promoting. Continue reading

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MusicThinkTank Weekly Recap: How Cover Songs Can Take Your Music Career to the Next Level

Lukas Camenzind | How Cover Songs Can Take Your Music Career to the Next Level Jessica Blankenship | 6 Things Every Indie Artist Needs To Know In 2014

Guest Post on 05/31/2014 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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6 Things Every Indie Artist Needs To Know In 2014

Being successful as an indie artist is not for the weak of hard. It takes more than blood, sweat, and tears to get noticed and to turn a profit. If. Continue reading

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How Cover Songs Can Take Your Music Career to the Next Level

Everybody wants to be heard – and most of us want everyone to hear what is ours. There is much to be said to sticking to your own script, but. Continue reading

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TuneCore Names Scott Ackerman CEO

(UPDATED) TuneCore has promoted Scott Ackerman to CEO. Akerman joined the indie digital distributor in 2010 as COO; and was promoted to CEO in 2012 after a messy exit by. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 05/28/2014 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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