An Expert’s Tips On Music Business Networking

While networking's value as a tool for getting ahead in the music industry has long been established, how to do it effectively, and what is exactly it is are somewhat. Continue reading

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Vinyl and One Size Fits All Strategies Will Not Save The Music Business [Mark Mulligan]

Surging vinyl sales may make a great headline, but at just 2.6% of total sales, they won't save the music business, says music industry analyst Mark Mulligan of MIDiA.  The. Continue reading

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Amazon Doubles Down On Vinyl With Launch Of Vinyl Lounge Community, 12 Days Of Giveaways

Amazon has become a key sales outlet for vinyl records, and their music team is promoting the format with two new initiatives.

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How To Make A Music Chatbot (Minus The Gimmicks)

While chatbots may flourish initially, their user retention leaves something to be desired. That said, their popularity does represent an opportunity for the music industry, particularly if said bots were. Continue reading

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10 Best Music Books Of 2015/2016 So Far

Although music is typically enjoyed as audio, the past couple of years have seen the release of some excellent music books as well, whatever your reading preferences may be. Here. Continue reading

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REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review

Spotify is being questioned over a failure to pay some royalties, plus we look at why major labels didn't actually blow it with Napster, and whether or not the concert industry has become a. Continue reading

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Universal Music Group’s Abbey Roads Studios Launches Music Tech Incubator

The Beatles have long since decamped, but their Abbey Road Studios is still very much alive. Last night the UMG owned company launched a new initiative focused on music technology. Continue reading

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6 Tips To Successfully Launch Your Music On iTunes, Amazon And Other Digital Stores

Once the recording process is successfully completed, you'll likely be eager to get your music in every digital store possible posthaste. While this takes time, there are several things that can be. Continue reading

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How Much Musicians Earn Online – 2015 Edition [Infographic]

How much musicians earn online (download sales, on demand streaming, online radio) though a range of distributors (Tunecore, CD Baby, others) and providers (like Spotify, YouTube) is a moving target.. Continue reading

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Indie Music Retailers Launch “Vinyl Tuesdays”

[UPDATED] Vinyl has helped  to revive the otherwise struggling independent record store sector. Now indie music retailers are taking the promotion of vinyl beyond their annual Record Store Day with. Continue reading

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