Tag: American Association of Independent Music

Indie Powerhouse Windish Agency Partners With Paradigm

[UPDATE] Tom Windish built his booking agency from nothing to a global powerhouse in 10 years, with clients including alt-J, Diplo, The War On Drugs and Lorde. But in a nod to an. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/29/2015 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Association of Independent Music, Aston Martin, Atlantic Records, Belgium, Billboard charts, Billboard Magazine, David Guetta, Ed Sheeran, Electronic dance music, Record chart

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AM NEWS BRIEF: T-Mobile Makes Apple Music Data Free • ITunes Disappoints • “Happy Birthday” Battle • Twitter • More

Wednesday 7.29.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE

Bruce Houghton on 07/29/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

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5 Quotes from Famous Artists On How They Became Famous

Curious about the secret to success? A few of music's biggest celebrities share their thoughts on just what it was that helped them make it to the top.

Guest Post on 07/28/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Association of Independent Music, David Guetta, Deadmau5, Disc jockey, Dota 2, Electronic dance music, Horse, Tunecore, Twitter, Video game music

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AM NEWS BRIEF: Amazon Prime Music To UK • 10M Apple Music Users • Happy Birthday Lawsuit • Snapchat Shifts • More

Tuesday 7.28.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE

Bruce Houghton on 07/28/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Abstraction, American Association of Independent Music, Analog signal, Anger, Aristotle, Associated Press, Atlantic Records, Audi, Tunecore, United States

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Indies Outpace Majors, Retain #1 Mark Share

From A2IM: In the issue dated July 25, 2015, Billboard reported mid-year market share numbers – Indies continue to be #1 based on copyright ownership, the only appropriate market share. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/27/2015 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: American Association of Independent Music, Apple Inc., Beggars Group, Billboard Magazine, Billboard Music Award, Calvin Harris, Charles Caldas, Independent record label, Merlin Network, Taylor Swift

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The Doobie Brothers Sue Cover Band Claiming They Own The Word “Doobie”

The Doobie Brothers do not cite the etymology of the term "doobie" in their trademark lawsuit against the Doobie Decimal System rock band, though the slang term predated the band. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/27/2015 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (3)

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AM NEWS BRIEF: Apple Music’s Impact Underwhelms • Midem Head Exits • 50 Cent Fined $2M • Instagram • More

Monday 7.27.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE

Bruce Houghton on 07/27/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Abstraction, American Association of Independent Music, Analog signal, Anger, Aristotle, Associated Press, Atlantic Records, Audi, Tunecore, United States

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Rich Bengloff Steps Down As President Of A2IM

After more than 8 years at the helm of independent music's largest US based trade organization, A2IM, president Rich Bengloff is stepping down. Bengloff can be credited with successfully steering. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/17/2015 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Association of Independent Music, Apple Inc., Beggars Group, Charles Caldas, independent music, Independent record label, Merlin Network, music industry, Taylor Swift, United Kingdom

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Artist Management Series: Interview With Vanessa Magos

An interview with indie pop manager Vanessa Magos explores the relationship between artist and manager, and what it takes to make that relationship successful, as well as delving into what it. Continue reading

Guest Post on 07/13/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Association of Independent Music, Apple Inc., CD Baby, Eleven Seven Music, independent music, Independent record label, iTunes, Mötley Crüe, music industry, New York City

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ONErpm Joins Growing Music Tech Community In Nashville

Nashville is more than the home of country music. Joining a growing music tech community, digital distributor and multi channel YouTube network ONErpm is opening a Nashville office headed by CEO & founder Emmanuel Zunz. PS:. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/13/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Merlin Releases 2015 Survey on Digital Music Growth

At A2IM’s annual meeting, Merlin CEO Charles Caldas presented Merlin’s 2015 Membership survey. The survey outlines how international Independent labels are crossing a digital tipping point. Some key findings:

Bruce Houghton on 07/06/2015 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Association of Independent Music, Apple Inc., Charles Caldas, Digital rights, Entrepreneur, independent music, Independent record label, iTunes, Streaming media, Subscription business model

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