BMG Signs Digital Deal With China’s Alibaba

BMG has signed a wide-ranging digital distribution deal with Chinese mobile and internet e-commerce giant Alibaba Group's Digital Entertainment business unit.

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Bursting The Music Tech Bubble

That tech people and music people live inside rarified bubbles should come as a surprise to absolutely no one. If you’ve ever set foot in Silicon Valley, or Brooklyn, or. Continue reading

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3 Branding Lessons From Music’s Biggest Superstars

It may be better to go against the grain and do what you know is meaningful to you. Sure, your work may not resonate with the masses, but it'll resonate. Continue reading

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Sony Completes $200 Million Purchase Of [Formerly] Indie Distributor The Orchard

Indie music and video distributor The Orchard is independent no more.  A strategic investment by Sony just became 100% ownership and control.

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How Smart Musicians Are Selling More Albums With Social Media

Social media is a vital tool in the success of a musician's career. But are you sure you are doing all you can to make you social media strategy work. Continue reading

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Could SXSW Be Too Big To Fail?

"SXSW didn’t protect the integrity of its brand, simple as that. And now… it’s a massive free for all that feels kinda-fun (see aforementioned bands and beer) at best and obligatory. Continue reading

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Lady Gaga Backed Backplane Pivots To Help Others Serve Their Own Little Monsters

Backplane, which created the tech serving Lady Gaga's Little Monsters fan community raised $18.9 million as the poster child for helping brands connect with fans. But behind the scenes, the. Continue reading

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GigCave Combine Free Electronic Press Kits With Music Mentors

Newly launched GigCave offers a simple but potentially powerful mashup of two important services for musicians – a free electronic press kit and paid professional mentoring.

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Baz Luhrmann Gets His Own RCA Record Label

Director, producer and screenwriter Baz Luhrmann is partnering with RCA Records to launch the Bazmark Records imprint, with RCA as Luhrmann’s creative, marketing and distribution partner on his label’s recorded. Continue reading

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Can You Guess The Most Grammy Award Winning Artists Of All Time?

Last night's Grammy winners will dominate today's news, but past Grammy winners are often forgotten. In fact, the most Grammy awards of all time went to an orchestral and operatic conductor. Continue reading

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