Tag: Artist

Direct-To-Fan Music Sales Chart June 12, 2015

This weeks Direct-To-Fan Chart from serves as a reminder that D2F sales are not just for the young. with Bette Midler, Robert Plant, Dwight Yoakmm, Van Morrison and a cult favorite we. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 06/12/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Apple Inc., Artist, Chief operating officer, Code, Contract, direct to fan, E-commerce, Hypebot, internet, music industry

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How to Stay Motivated to Make Music

We live in an instantaneous society where everything is delivered so quickly. How do you keep that pace up in today's music climate? More importantly, how do you stay motivated?

Guest Post on 06/12/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Angel investor, Artist, ArtsBoston, Beverly Hills, Billy Corgan, Boston, Boston Symphony Orchestra, business, California, music industry, Street team

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Make Music Day 2015 Announces Lineup

Billed as the world's largest annual music event will fill June 21, the first day of summer, with sound. Make Music Day is free to the public and everyone is invited. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 06/11/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Artist, Do it yourself, Frank Sinatra, Grammy Award, Hypebot, music industry, New class, New Music Seminar, New York City, Road Warriors

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Spotify Paid Subscribers Double To 20M, Payouts Top $3B

Two days after Apple Music's launch, Spotify is going on the offensive with a campaign to remind us that it got there first and will not be easily defeated. Late. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 06/10/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Apple Inc., Apple Worldwide Developers Conference, Artist, Billboard Magazine, Music download, Price point, Securities offering, Spotify, Streaming media, Subscription business model

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GETTING IT DONE: The Week In D.I.Y and Indie Music

How much musician's earn online, Janet Jackson going D.I.Y., boosting YouTube plays along with new artist friendly plans from Google, SEO for musicians and the debut of a D.I.Y. music. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 06/06/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Ad hoc, African American, Artist, BMG Rights Management, Instagram, Janet Jackson, record label, recording contract, Rhythm Nation, YouTube

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Today Is The Last Day Before New Music Seminar Price Increase – Hypebot Has Discount Codes!

Today is the last day before the price of admission to the New Music Seminar increases and we've got discount codes! Held June 21-23 in New York City, NMS is 3 days and. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 06/05/2015 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Artist, Chicago, Do it yourself, Hypebot, music industry, New class, New Music Seminar, New York City, Road Warriors, Webster Hall

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Janet Jackson Goes D.I.Y. Via BMG In Biggest Artist Services Deal Ever

Moving from major label releases to d.y.i. with the help of ad hoc teams and labels services firms is not new. But increasingly major musicians and even mainstream pop artists take control of. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 06/05/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: African American, All for You (Janet Jackson album), Artist, BMG Rights Management, Janet Jackson, record label, recording contract, Rhythm Nation, Spotify, Twitter

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1 Day Left Before New Music Seminar Badge Price Increase – We’ve Got Discount Codes!

At 11:59 PM on this Friday June 5th, the price of admission to the New Music Seminar increases. Held June 21-23 in New York City, NMS is three days and nights of exploring. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 06/04/2015 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Ali Forney Center, Andrew Dost, Artist, Bowery Ballroom, Chicago, Faith No More, Hypebot, Le Butcherettes, New York City, Webster Hall

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Introducing The Merchbar Hot Music Merch Chart

As income from music sales slides, the importance of revenue from touring and merchandise increases. So today, we're debuting The Merchbar Hot Merch Chart on Hypebot. Merchbar pulls together music merchandise. Continue reading

Guest Post on 06/04/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: 7 Things, Angel investor, Ants Marching, Artist, Dave Matthews Band, Digital Multimedia Broadcasting, independent music, Instagram, Jimi Thing, Long Black Veil (song)

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Steve Albini Takes On ‘Parasitic’ Record Labels And Copyright’s ‘Outdated’ Illusion Of Control

Musician and producer Steve Albini has never been a fan of the recording industry. He posted the definitive essay on how labels screw artists over 20 years ago, and it's just as. Continue reading

Guest Post on 06/03/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Alt-J, American Society of Composers, analytics, Artist, Authors and Publishers, Baltimore, Barcelona, Barry Dickins, Brothers in Arms, music industry, Steve Albini

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Leadership Music Names 48 Industry Leaders To 27th Annual Class

Leadership Music provides a unique opportunity for industry leaders to meet, learn with and discuss issues effecting the music business. I'm proud to have been chosen to be a part. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 06/03/2015 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Academy of Country Music, Academy of Country Music Awards, Adele (singer), Alabama Shakes, Artist, CMA Music Festival, LP Field, music industry, Soundcloud, Warner Music Group

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