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Merchbar Keeps Fans In The Know With Newest Feature: Merch Alerts

Merchbar, a leading music merchandise website, has launched Merch Alerts, a new feature that alerts fans when their favorite artists release new merchandise for purchase. 

Nia R Jones on 03/20/2015 in Apps, Mobile & SMS | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Deezer Elite Expands Globally With Sonos

High definition audio is one of streaming music's hottest battlegrounds; and Deezer is leading the charge with a global launch of Deezer Elite via a partnership with in-home music leader Sonos.

Bruce Houghton on 03/19/2015 in Music Tech | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Project Music To Conclude Music Tech Accelerator With Pitch Day

The eight startup companies selected for the Project Music tech accelerator have been undergoing rigorous business development and music business bootcamp in preparation for Pitch Day on April 23rd. 

Nia R Jones on 03/18/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How To Pretend You’re At SXSW 2015 – 7 Tricks & Tips

SXSW 2015 is underway, but perhaps you blew your budget buying Jack White vinyl releases. Or it could be that the chaise lounge by the hotel pool is so damn comfortable. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/18/2015 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Fezzee Introduces New Device-To-Device Technology For Festivals At #SXSW

Fezzee introduced FessMesh at SXSW as the newest addition to it's suite of event management tools that creates a device-to-device, ad hoc mesh network using mobile devices at festivals to overcome. Continue reading

Nia R Jones on 03/18/2015 in Apps, Mobile & SMS | Permalink | Comments (0)
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The Music Industry Says Farewell to Freemium

It is clear that the way we consume media is very different from 10 years ago. In the age of "freemium" music services like Spotify, who actually wins? 

Matt Gibson on 03/18/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Rdio Announces Songkick Integration, New Sharing, Music Discovery Features At #SXSW

Rdio unveiled a series of new features today at South by Southwest (SXSW). Songkick is among the list of updates, allowing users to access up-to-date tour information on Rdio artist. Continue reading

Nia R Jones on 03/17/2015 in Apps, Mobile & SMS | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Fair Trade Music Initiative Seeks To Improve Artist Compensation

The Fair Trade Music Initiative is on a mission to foster a sustainable music ecosystem by giving fans an uninterrupted listening experience that fairly compensates artists through Mad Genius Radio. 

Nia R Jones on 03/17/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Google Launches “YouTube For Artists” Free Toolkit For D.I.Y. Musicians

Music helped make YouTube successful, and now YouTube is helping the people who make music find more success on and off the video streamer.  Its all part of a trend. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/17/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (2)
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Patreon Acquires Competitor Subbable, Now Serving 250,000 Active Patrons

It has been a breakthrough month for Patreon. First Amanda Palmer launched on the patronage platform, quickly breaking records. Today, founder Jack Conte shares that Patreon has just under 250,000. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/16/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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