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Announcement Of Latin Grammy Nominees Delayed Indefinitely By Natural Disasters

The Latin Recording Academy has postponed the announcement of nominations for the 18th annual Latin Grammy Awards in the aftermath of a deadly and powerful earthquake that affected Mexico this. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/21/2017 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Concord Music Acquires Savoy Label Group, 429 Records

[UPDATED] Indie music powerhouse Concord Music continues its buying streak with this acquisition of the Savoy Label Group. Details of the deal were not disclosed.

Bruce Houghton on 09/21/2017 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)

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All Streaming Music Services Gain After A Q1 Lull, But Rankings Remain Unchanged

YouTube is still the world's most popular streaming music service, according to tracking from the analysts at MIDiA. But Spotify is growing at such a clip that it might be. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/20/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Associated Press, Billboard Hot 100, Daddy Yankee, DJ Khaled, Justin Bieber, Luis Fonsi, Spanish language, Spotify, Taylor Swift, YouTube

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Americana Airplay Chart For Week Of 9.18.17

We're just back from a wonderfully productive Americanafest conference filled with incredible music. Despite the fact that they must be more tired than I'll ever be, the folks at Americana. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/19/2017 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Alabama, Alexandra Dowling, Alto Pass, Amanda Shires, Associated Press, Bald Knob Cross, Charlotte, Chicago, Illinois, Jason Isbell, Nashville sound, North Carolina

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Ed Sheeran, U2 Cancel St. Louis Shows Amid Ongoing Violent Protests

Concert fans in St. Louis suffered a double disappointment last weekend after both singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran and Irish rock band U2 canceled planned performances in the city due to violent. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/19/2017 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Digital Marketer Darren Hemmings Talks Online Branding, Music Marketing Strategies

Here digital marketing veteran and former head of digital marketing at [PIAS] shares his knowledge of online branding for artists, marketing strategies, and the use of bots.

Guest Post on 09/14/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Musicians: What Is Your Vision? What Is Your Goal? [Music Biz Podcast]

This week Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert of the Music Biz Weekly Podcast explore two essential questions that every musician should ask themselves before launching a project: What is your. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/06/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

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The Reasons Why CD Artwork Is Important to Your Band

If you manage a band and you’re looking to take it to new heights, it’s important you market correctly. Your band may well have the talent to be the next. Continue reading

Guest Post on 09/05/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Academy Awards, Apple Music, Associated Press, Chester Bennington, Chris Cornell, Jared Leto, Linkin Park, Mike Shinoda, MTV Video Music Award, Music for Relief

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Kalbells Talks Beating Cancer, Saying Yes To Yourself, Sowing Songs

In this segment of Soundfly's new interview series, they speak with Kalmia Traver, also known by the the name of her solo project Kalbells about her sources of inspiration and. Continue reading

Guest Post on 08/31/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

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SoundExchange Reaches Out To Help Gulf Coast Musicians

SoundExchange is reaching out to its members based in Texas and throughout the Gulf Coast to speed secure distribution of royalties in the wake of Hurricane Harvey and epic flooding. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/31/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: 1981 Atlantic hurricane season, Associated Press, Corpus Christi, Galveston, Gulf Coast of the United States, Houston, Hurricane Harvey, Hurricane Katrina, KIII, Mexico, National Hurricane Center, New Orleans, Royalty payment, Saffir–Simpson hurricane wind scale, Texas

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Neighboring Rights: An Updated Look

Here we dive back in to look further at 'neighboring rights', a form of rights holding which entitles allows monies to be distributed to artists and sound recording holders when. Continue reading

Guest Post on 08/29/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

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