Music Business

CHANGES @ Matador, Webster PR, Downtown, ReverbNation, INgrooves and More

Matador Records has hired Shira Knishkowy as Director of Publicity. Shira was previously Director of Publicity at Partisan Records, and a publicist at Big Hassle Media. MORE:

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

Tags: American Society of Composers, Artist, Artists and repertoire, Authors and Publishers, Brandon Rush, Business development, Canada, Chief administrative officer, Chief legal officer, Cliffs Natural Resources, Vice president

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Google 360 Welcomes Anyone, Anywhere Inside The World-Famous Abbey Road Studios

If you've had a lifelong dream of seeing where the magic happens within Abbey Road Studios, Google just made it come true. Partnering with Abbey Road Studios to create and. Continue reading

Nia R Jones on 04/20/2015 in Apps, Mobile & SMS | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Abbey Road Studios, Alan Blumlein, George Martin, Giles Martin, Google, Lauren Laverne, London Symphony Orchestra, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, The Beatles, YouTube

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Don Henley Wins Legal Action Against Clothing Retailer

Few artists protect the integrity of their brand more aggressively than Don Henley and The Eagles. Now they've won another round; this time against a Wisconsin retailer selling a henley. Continue reading

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

Tags: Advertising, Advertising campaign, Associated Press, Don Henley, Duluth, Eagles (band), Henry David Thoreau, lawsuit, Minnesota, Trademark infringement, Walden: (Or Life in the Woods)

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Former EMI, AEG CEOs Join Board Of Directors As They Pandora Preps For Battle

Pandora is preparing to do battle – with publishers, record labels, Congress, regulators and in the courts; and to strengthen their position their adding music industry fire power top to their board. Continue reading

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

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Music Biz To Host Artist, Management & Touring Town Hall

The Music Business Association will present its first-ever Artists, Management & Touring Town Hall on May 12th at the Sheraton Nashville Downtown during the annual Music Biz 2015 conference. Executives. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/20/2015 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive, Apple Inc., Berklee College of Music, Blind Lemon Jefferson, Blossom Music Center, Bob Lefsetz, Booth Newspapers, Bryan Adams, Fan club, Ticketmaster

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Apple’s New Streaming Service May Be Facing A Rough Start In Europe

Regulators in the European Union may throw a roadblock into Apple’s upcoming launch of its new streaming music service. The computer giant is increasingly under examination over its dealings with record. Continue reading

Guest Post on 04/20/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Apple Inc., Competition law, Europe, European Union, Forbes, Google, record label, Spotify, Streaming media, The New York Times

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Academy Of Country Music Awards 2015: A Full List Of Winners

Miranda Lambert was the big winner at last night's 50th Annual Country Music Awards, hosted by Blake Shelton and Luke Bryan. Here is a full list of winners and nominees.

Bruce Houghton on 04/20/2015 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Academy of Country Music Awards, Blake Shelton, Brad Paisley, Dierks Bentley, Eric Church, Florida Georgia Line, Kenny Chesney, Lady Antebellum, Little Big Town, Martina McBride

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MON. NEWS BRIEF: Spotify Funding • Rock Hall’s Big Night • Vessel Lands $57.5M • Tidal CEO Exits • More

Monday 4.20.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE

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

Tags: Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive, Adobe InDesign, Apple Inc., Arcade Fire, AT&T, banking, Bermuda, Blind Lemon Jefferson, Blue, New York City

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REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review

Apple's Streaming Music Launch Plans: $9.99, $14.99 Tiers, Lots Of Exclusives Mumford & Sons Refuse To Join TIDAL's "Tribalist Commercial Bullshit" Believe Digital Acquires TuneCore Fair Play, Fair Pay Act. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/19/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

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