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Eight Music Performance Concepts You Should Apply To Your Live Show

For those looking to up the level of crowd engagement at their next gig, here are eight useful tips that can help your time on stage stand out and remain memorable to your audience after. Continue reading

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Judge Dismisses “Shake It Off” Plagiarism Lawsuit Brought Against Taylor Swift

A judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought against Taylor Swift over alleged plagiarism in her hit "Shake It Off" quoting Swift's lyrics in the ruling.

Bruce Houghton on 11/16/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (2)
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The Changing Role Of Social Media For Bands And Brands

Social media has, undeniably, been a game changer for musicians, but as the social media landscape continues to shift, so too does its role for artists and marketers and it. Continue reading

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4 Ways Musicians And Labels Can Identify Disruptive Products Early

While new products and services are constantly being introduced to the music industry, few of these are truly "disruptive." This article examines some telling signs that can allow artists to. Continue reading

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AM NEWS BRIEF: Ian Rogers Exits Apple • Vine Gets Musical • SAG/AFTRA Streaming Deal • More

Friday 8.28.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE 

Bruce Houghton on 08/28/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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THU. NEWS BRIEF: One Direction Gap Worries • T-Mobile Refuses P. Bay Block • Russia Eyes State Music Collection • More

Thursday 8.27.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE 

Bruce Houghton on 08/27/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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MON. NEWS BRIEF: Pono Solicits Help • SFX CEO Answers Critics • “Compton” Week 2 • Spotify’s “Sorry” • More

Friday 8.21.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE 

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Puff Daddy To Headline Revolt Music Conference

Puff Daddy & The Family have been announced as one of the headlining acts for the upcoming Revolt Music. The theme of the conference is The Merging of Music, Technology. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/21/2015 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (2)
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SFXE Stock Falls To New Lows As CEO Sillerman “Reaffirms” Intention To Take Company Private

[UPDATE 2] - SFXE ended Tuesday $1.32 down 4.23% -  You get the feeling that  Bob Sillerman could stand on his head in the middle of Wall Street and no one would by. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/17/2015 in Live & Touring | Permalink | Comments (0)
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REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review

NPR leaves the Anti-Artist Mic Coalition, GM controversially sponsors Kid Rock's tour, 50 Cent files for bankruptcy,  and we take a closer look at Taylor Swift's negotiations with Apple. This and more in our weekly rewind.

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