Music Tech

Google Launches Open Automotive Alliance To Put Android In Millions Of Cars

By Eliot Van Buskirk of Evolver.fm. So far, CES 2014 has not disappointed in terms of big news. Apple notoriously declines to attend CES, and now Google has gone and. Continue reading

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Tags: Android, Apple, Audi, General Motors, Google, Honda, IPhone, Nvidia

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Top 100 DJs Based On Social Media Fans, Google Mentions and DMCA Takedowns

JustGo and Topple Track teamed up to create this infographic of The Top 100 DJs of 2013 based primarily on social media fans, both total fans and news fans on. Continue reading

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Tags: Digital Millennium Copyright Act, Disc jockey, Electronic dance music, Electronic music, Google, Hypebot, social media, Social network

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On Hypebot’s Jobs Board: Viacom Music Group, Cymbancha, TuneSat & More

New opportunities on Hypebot's Jobs Board include three at Viacom Music Group – a Java developer, front-end web developer and technical project manager. There are also openings at Cumbancha, TuneSat, and the. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 01/06/2014 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Babygrande Records, Cumbancha, Hypebot, Java, Recruitment, SimplyHired.com, Viacom, Web developer

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Why Music Streaming Is More Lucrative For Labels [JAY FRANK]

By Jay Frank of FutureHit.DNA. In the great streaming royalty debate, the focus has been on tiny royalty rates per stream. Artists are up in arms, many are opting out. Continue reading

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Tags: Christmas Eve, Compact disc, Jay Frank, music industry, Rdio, record label, Spotify, Wall Street Journal

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Vine Opens Up For The Web With Public User Profiles and Private Vine Socializing

On Friday, Vine took another step towards becoming a browsable open web site with the official introduction of web-accessible user profiles. For registered Vine users, you now have a web-based. Continue reading

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Tags: Facebook, Google, Hypebot, Mobile app, Next Web, Twitter, Uniform Resource Locator, Vine

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Social Music Streamer Whyd Raises $700,000, Exits Private Beta

(UPDATED)French music streamer Whyd has announced a $700,000 seed round from local private investors; and its exit from private-only beta. Wyhd curates tracks from YouTube, Vimeo, Soundcloud and mp3 blogs. The. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 01/06/2014 in Apps, Mobile & SMS | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Digital Millennium Copyright Act, Gilles Poupardin, Recording Industry Association of America, Soundcloud, Soundrop, Vimeo, Whyd, YouTube

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Rap Genius Is Back In Google’s Good Graces But Is That A Good Thing?

While some websites penalized for link spam never fully recover, Rap Genius was able to quickly return to Google search results after a recent and quite public penalty. Based on. Continue reading

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The Week In Music Commentary

Adam Singer: Are Clueless Labels Ruining Mix Platforms Like SoundCloud? Jeff Price: Why Is Everyone On YouTube Mad At Each Other? Upward Spiral: Top Music Business Stories Of 2013 MORE:

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Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. & Indie Music

Making YouTube Central To Your Music Career Kosha Dillz: 7 Things Every Opening Act Should Do 7 Tips From Fulltime Indie Musicians On Making A Living In Music Sonicbids Users. Continue reading

admin on 01/04/2014 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: 7 Things, arts, Bands and Artists, iTunes, Kosha Dillz, music, Unsigned Band Resources, YouTube

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