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3 Innovative Revenue Streams For Musicians

With album sales nowhere near what they used to be (unless your name is Taylor Swift, who probably doesn't frequent indie artist advice columns), and streaming not yet a truly viable source. Continue reading

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Do You Have What It Takes To Be On Tour?

Touring isn't for everyone. I've gone on the road for few days here and there, and by the third day, I'm usually done. I like daily showers, clean spaces, and. Continue reading

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YouTube Turns 10 Today [Official Stats]

Ten years ago today, YouTube uploaded its first video. Co-founder Jawed Karim posted a boring 18 second clip of himself at the San Diego Zoo.  And while Facebook and upstarts like. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/23/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Major Labels Use MP3Skull Lawsuit To Try To Backdoor SOPA

Another week, another attempt by the legacy copyright players to find a way to enact SOPA via the backdoor. It appears that the strategy of using lawsuits is now well. Continue reading

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THU. NEWS BRIEF: Facebook Grows • Digital Royalty Battle To Court • Bop.fm Partners with Facebook • SocialRank • More

Thursday 4.23.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE 

Bruce Houghton on 04/23/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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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)
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Last Night’s Hypebot Music Tech Meetup Was A Smashing Success

Last night, Hypebot hosted San Francisco's music tech community at Upcider for a little face to face time. In any branch of the tech industry, pulling away from our devices can be. Continue reading

Nia R Jones on 04/22/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)
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5 Tips for Making Big Career-Defining Decisions

The music business can often be flighty. In fact, it can be a bona fide emotional roller coaster. Decisions are tough. In music and in life, we all come to a. Continue reading

Matt Gibson on 04/22/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Video Interview Series Profiles Rock Era’s Top Concert Promoters

A new video series features extensive interviews with some of the most influential promoters of the rock era. The series includes profiles Harvey Goldsmith, Peter Asher, Don Law, Ron Delsener, Alex Cooley, Donald Tarlton and others. 

Bruce Houghton on 04/22/2015 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Interest In TIDAL Is Sinking Faster Than The Titanic [NEW STATS]

Haters gonna hate, but the critics have been particularly vocal about TIDAL.  The streaming music that Jay Z bought and relaunched with the help of superstar partners was just enriching. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/22/2015 in Apps, Mobile & SMS | Permalink | Comments (3)
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