Music Business

Sony: ‘We (Really) Do Share Multi-Million Spotify Advances With Artists’

Responding to the wave of criticism that followed the leak of a contract between Sony Music and Spotify that revealed $42.5 million in advances, $9 million in advertising trade and. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 05/27/2015 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Digital distribution, Distribution deal, Europe, iTunes, music industry, record label, Sony Music Entertainment, Spotify, United States, YouTube

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NO, Police Are Not Investigating A B.B. King Homicide

Despite numerous media reports of an active homicide investigation into the death of blues great B.B. King, Las Vegas Metro Police today said that there was no such investigation underway.

Bruce Houghton on 05/27/2015 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Associated Press, B.B. King, Clark County, Facebook, Instagram, Karen Williams, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, music industry, Nevada, Reuters

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WED. NEWS BRIEF: Jack White Click Bait • SoundCloudify • Snapchat Stats, IPO • “Down With The DiMA” • More

Wednesday 5.27.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE

Bruce Houghton on 05/27/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: 2nd millennium BC, ABC News, Arizona State University, Associated Press, Australia, Australian dollar, Barack Obama, Barry White, Instagram, music industry

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This One Chart Shows Why Spotify Added Video

Last week, Spotify added audio and video content from a wide variety of major media companies including NPR, MTV, Vice and The Nerdist. While seen as a preemptive move prior. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 05/26/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: BBC, Comedy Central, ESPN, Maker Studios, MTV, NBC, RunKeeper, Spotify, Streaming media, The Nerdist Podcast

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Jolin Tsai’s Same-Sex Marriage Music Video Is Not Banned Here [WATCH]

Censorship of music, almost unthinkable in the U.S. and Europe, still exists in other parts of the world. Taiwanese singer Jolin Tsai's "We're All Different, Yet The Same" song and. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 05/26/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: 2010 FIFA World Cup, Albuquerque, Asset forfeiture, Crime, Drug Enforcement Administration, Facebook, Hong Kong, IOS, Jolin Tsai, Los Angeles, New Mexico

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How To Tame The Wild West Of Music Supervision

Music supervision has roots dating back to silent films, when composers provided background music in the theaters during the showing. Now, the craft has evolved into a multifaceted profession with. Continue reading

Guest Post on 05/26/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Bob Breen, Brian Solis, Canadian Music Week, Colbie Caillat, Digital media, Downtown Toronto, Gary Taylor, Instagram, music industry, Silent film

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Race Is On To Pick Radio’s Hottest Summer Song

With the second leg of the Triple Crown set to get underway this weekend in Baltimore, horse racing is once again enjoying its annual moment in the spotlight. Over on. Continue reading

Guest Post on 05/26/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Affirmed, Baltimore, Belmont Stakes, Horse racing, Kentucky Derby, music industry, Pimlico Race Course, Preakness Stakes, United States, United States Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing

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How To Get A Record Deal – 2015 Edition

I recently had the pleasure of pitching a very talented, well produced artist to major labels. Years ago I was a VP of a major label and have been in. Continue reading

Guest Post on 05/26/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (15)

Tags: Active rock, Apple Inc., Billboard Magazine, Board of directors, Bruce Springsteen, Commentary (magazine), record label, Sony, Spotify, YouTube

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International Artists Assoc. Reacts To Leaked Sony Spotify Contract [Full Text Of Letter To Regulators]

Following the leak of a revealing contract between Sony Music and Spotify, the recently formed International Artist's Association has joined managers in calling for contract transparency and better terms for. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 05/26/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Andrus Ansip, Associated Press, Border, Digital economy, Europe, European Commission, European Union, record label, Sony, Sony Music Entertainment

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TUE. NEWS BRIEF: Rightscorp Shenanigans • Hunter Hayes Goes All Digital • Artists Add Sony Contract Call • Inside New Spotify • More

Tuesday 5.26.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE

Bruce Houghton on 05/26/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

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EDM Is Now A $6.8 Billion Global Business: Read The IMS 2015 Business Report Here

The global EDM music market grew 12% last year to $6.9 billion, according to the latest IMS Business Report. The U.S. EDM market hit $2 billion or 29% of global. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 05/25/2015 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Society of Composers, Andrea Bocelli, Appeal, Asia, Authors and Publishers, Contemporary Christian music, music industry, musician, Nine Inch Nails, social media, WBGL

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