Music Tech

Will The Online Music Experience Another Myspace Moment?

Here Bas Grasmayer explains why he believes online music may be on the verge of another Myspace style implosion, and why this could open up new opportunities for those operating. Continue reading

Guest Post on 04/21/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Acoustic coupler, AOL, Facebook, Google, Instagram, MySpace, Snapchat, social media, Social network, Twitter

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Why You Should Be Using Bandsintown [Music Biz Weekly Podcast]

This week Jon Ostrow of Bandsintown joins Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert on our Music Biz Weekly podcast. If you are not using Bandsintown to distribute and promote your tour. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/21/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: ASAP Rocky, Boise, Cleanup hitter, Colorado, Colorado Springs, Depeche Mode, Dour Festival, Facebook, Idaho, Instagram, Kosha Dillz, south by southwest

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How To Get An Internship In The Music Business Without A Single Contact [Cyber PR]

My journey to a life in the music business began as an intern in the A&M Records Boston office. I'll always thank Billy Gilbert and Barry Korkin for giving me. Continue reading

admin on 04/21/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: BBC Radio 2, Beauty Behind the Madness, Donald Trump, independent music, Independent record label, Initial public offering, record label, Spotify, Streaming media, Warner Music Group

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Google Play Music Becomes Default Music Service On All Samsung Mobile Devices

Apple Music got a huge leg up as the default music services on tens of millions of iPhones and other Apple Devices. Now Google Play Music is getting a similar. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/21/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Android (operating system), Apple Inc., Apple Music, Google, Google Play Music, IPhone, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy, Smartphone, Streaming media

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FRI. BRIEF: Apple Music Champions New Artists • New Prince Single Returns • Indies Can Window Too • More

Friday 4.21.17 Music Business News From Around The Web It took Apple Music too long to start and "new artist" program and it already feels likes its completely a platform. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/21/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Android (operating system), Apple Inc., Apple Music, F8 conference, Facebook, Facebook Messenger, Google Play, ICloud, IOS, Spotify

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A2IM Announces Indie Week 2017 Speakers: Pandora’s Westergren, SoundExchange’s Huppe, Merlin’s Caldas & More

A2IM has announced the lineup of keynote speakers and panelists for Indie Week in NYC June 5 – 8. Kicking off the event will be Pandora CEO and Founder Tim Westergren.

Bruce Houghton on 04/20/2017 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Association of Independent Music, Ani DiFranco, ATO Records, Broadcast Music, Chief executive officer, Digital environment, Inc., independent music, Michael Huppe, Never Miss a Beat, SoundExchange

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Know-Your-Audience Mobility Patent For Concerts For Sale

IPinvestments Group is selling an interesting portfolio of music technology related patents, including one aimed at understanding real-time audience behavior and sentiment via mobile activity during a concert.

Bruce Houghton on 04/20/2017 in Apps, Mobile & SMS | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Adele, Akinwunmi Ambode, Alpine Valley Music Theatre, Alprazolam, Apple Inc., Apple Music, Art exhibition, concert, Intellectual property, IPad, IPhone, IPod, Iris recognition, Live Nation Entertainment, MacBook, Mobile device, Patent, Spotify, TMZ, United States Patent and Trademark Office

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Spotify, Merlin Reach Global Indie Label Licensing Deal

Just a week after Spotify announced a new multi-year licensing deal with Universal Music, the music streamer has cut a similar deal with Merlin on behalf of thousands of independent. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/20/2017 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: 2 Chainz, AllMusic, Alzheimer's disease, Apple Music, record label, Spotify, Streaming media, United Kingdom, Universal Music Enterprises, Universal Music Group

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At 32 Million Subscribers, Apple Music Challenges Spotify As Streaming Leader

Although Spotify is generally touted as being the front runner in streaming world with it's 51 million plus subscribers, new controversial data suggests that Apple Music may be on course. Continue reading

Guest Post on 04/20/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Amazon Echo, Amazon Music, Apple Inc., Apple Music, IPhone, Jay-Z, Spotify, Streaming media, Tidal (service), Universal Music Group

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THU. BRIEF: Prince EP Banned • Apple Music Scores Clive Davis Doc • Is Bose Eavesdropping? • More

Thursday 4.20.17 Music Business News From Around The Web It was strange seeing the streamers tout a release that they knew was destined to be banned. Updated continuously under our More. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/20/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

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