Music Tech

Get Free Registration To SXSW 2016 Via PanelPicker – Deadline July 24

The SXSW PanelPicker program is an opportunity to submit ideas for panels related to Interactive, Music, or Film. In addition, if you are interested in presenting a panel or workshop. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/10/2015 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Advertising, Alan Cross, Apple Inc., Austin, Hotel, International Federation of the Phonographic Industry, Jamaica, Jerrod Niemann, music industry, Texas, Tyler Farr

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UPDATE: Rhapsody Shutting Down SoundTracking “Instagram For Songs” App Tomorrow

[UPDATED] Last summer, Rhapsody went on a small buying spree, aqcuiring music discovery platform Ex.fm and Schematic Labs, creators of SoundTracking. Both acquisitions were, in part, acquire-hires aimed at boosting music. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/09/2015 in Apps, Mobile & SMS | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Dan Lucas, David Readman, Luca Turilli, Michael Schenker, Nuclear Blast, Pink Cream 69, Ralf Scheepers, Rhapsody (online music service), Solomon, Spotify

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UPDATE: Facebook Explores Music Video Service, Denies Music Streaming Plans

[UPDATE] The term "game changing" is overused, but Facebook launching a music service would deserve the descriptor. Tens of millions consuming music on the same platform that they share their likes and. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/09/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Apple Inc., Facebook, Instagram, iTunes, music video, Oculus Rift, Rdio, Spotify, Streaming media, YouTube

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Spotify Emails IPhone Users: ‘Don’t Subscribe Via iTunes’

Inevitably the battle between Spotify and Apple is heating up. Spotify is rumored to have been a driving force behind the European Union's current probe of Apple's music service and. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/09/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: App Store (iOS), Apple Inc., Europe, European Union, Greece, iTunes, PayPal, Spotify, Streaming media, United States

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2 Years Ago Jimmy Iovine Was In Talks With AT&T To Launch Beats “Daisy” Music Service

Two years ago today we wrote about Beats co-founder Jimmy Iovine in talks with AT&T about a new subscription music service codenamed Daisy. He was late to streaming music, and needed. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/08/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Apple Inc., Apple Worldwide Developers Conference, Disc jockey, Dr Dre, Eddy Cue, internet, Interscope Records, Jimmy Iovine, New York City, Zane Lowe

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Music Tech Salaries [INFOGRAPHIC]

Once it leaves the creative stage, music is more and more dependent upon the tech community than ever before. Today's distribution, communication, interaction, marketing and promotion all depend on tech.

Guest Post on 07/08/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: 3 Inches of Blood, Apple Inc., Australia, Billboard 200, Billboard Magazine, Hard (music festival), Massachusetts, Record chart, Revocation (band), Zeuss

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Musician App Creator Disciple Media Partners With BandPage

With new app adoption slowing. does every artist really need his or her own mobile app? If you are a super fan who wants as much of their favorite artist. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/08/2015 in Apps, Mobile & SMS | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Bandcamp Updates App, Releases First Indie Music ‘City Guide’

Quietly and deliberately Bandcamp continues to improve and expand its offerings for indie labels, musicians and their fans. The latest update brings improved search and discovery to its fan focused. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/08/2015 in Apps, Mobile & SMS | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: 'Merican, 12-hour clock, 7-Eleven, Advertising, Alan Cross, Aldi, International Federation of the Phonographic Industry, music industry, Oregon, Portland, Roanoke, Virginia

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Indian Music Streamer Saavn Raises $100 Million, Adding 1 Million Subscribers Monthly

Apple Music launched last week in 100 countries; and that only begins to give you an idea of how big the potential is for streaming music. That universe expands even. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/07/2015 in Music Tech | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Apple Inc., Glassnote Records, Hong Kong, India, IOS, Rdio, Saavn, Spotify, Streaming media, Tiger Management

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LANDR Adds $6.2M From Rapper Nas, Richie Hawtin, WMG For Cloud Based Audio Mastering

(UPDATED) Cloud based semi-automated mastering of your precious new recording was once unimaginable. Not so any more, thanks to LANDR, who added $6.2 million to its war chest today.

Bruce Houghton on 07/07/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Agence France-Presse, Associated Press, Britney Spears, Canada, Cirque du Soleil, Disc jockey, ElBulli, Government of Canada, Guy Laliberté, Minister of Industry (Canada)

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