American Music Awards 2015 – Full List Of Winners, Nominees

At last night's American Music Awards, Taylor Swift was the biggest winner with three – Song of the Year, Favorite Pop/Rock Album and Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist. One Direction, The Weeknd and. Continue reading

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The Danger Of The Controlled Composition Clause

Although U.S. Copyright Law states that artists and their publishers are owed a statutory mechanical royalty rate of $.091 cents per song, many record labels use their position of power. Continue reading

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It’s Time For Artists To Get Paid For AM/FM Plays

 Many digital services would like to see AM/FM radio pay a performance right, too, but the American federal government is giving giant commercial broadcasters a subsidy – one that’s gone on for. Continue reading

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Why and How to Find the Right Mentor for Your Music Career

By Janelle Rogers on Sonicbids Blog Are you struggling to get your music heard by new fans and those in the music industry who could be influential in your career? If you're. Continue reading

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Music Tech Accelerator Project Music Names First 8 Startups

Nashville based music and technology accelerator Project Music has named its inaugural class of 8 music tech startups. A partnership of the Nashville Entrepreneur Center and Country Music Association, each Project. Continue reading

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6 Qualities You Need To Be A Successful Musician [Best of Hypebot 2014]

By Dylan Welsh from the Sonicbids Blog. The music industry has always been competitive and cutthroat at heart, and these days, income is becoming harder and harder to find. Making a little money. Continue reading

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EDM From 30,000 Feet

By Dave Blue of GEOclubbing A new industry report from EDMTCC provides the most comprehensive look to date at the dynamics driving the surge of EDM in the United States. Titled “The EDM. Continue reading

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Capitol Music Group Welcomes Jennie Boddy and Erin Cooney as Vice Presidents of Publicity

Ambrosia Healy, Capitol Music Group's (CMG) Senior Vice President and Head of Media Strategy & Relations welcomed Jennie Boddy and Erin Cooney to the CMG family as Vice Presidents of. Continue reading

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Taylor Swift Uses American Music Awards Acceptance Speech To Defend The Album

It was not your typical acceptance speech from music's latest carefully scripted darling at last night's American Music Awards. Taylor Swift chose to use part of her precious podium time. Continue reading

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Full List Of American Music Awards 2014 Winners

It was not  a great night for upstarts at last night's American Music Awards. Despite four nominations, Lorde went home empty handed and Iggy Izalea's six nominations netted just two awards. But. Continue reading

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A Cable Channel In Billboard’s Future? Plus: New Hires, Print and Web Changes

Janice Min's recent appointment as Co-President of Guggenheim Media's new Entertainment Group, overseeing Billboard and The Hollywood Reporter, has led to new appointments at both publications and some discussion about. Continue reading

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