Former Billboard Editor Bill Werde Named Director Of Syracuse University Bandier Music Business Program

[UPDATED] Former Billboard editorial director Bill Werde has been named director of the Bandier Program for Music Business and the Entertainment Industries at Syracuse University. The program, established in 2006, was launched with. Continue reading

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My Song Stories: Nate Rau of The Tennessean [INTERVIEW]

Music shapes our identities and changes our lives. It brings back our memories and stirs up our emotions. My Song Stories asks music professionals and indie artists questions about the songs in their libraries. Today,. Continue reading

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Pianist Holly Bowling Creates Grateful Dead Tribute [INTERVIEW]

In this interview, PledgeMusic speaks with talented piano player and transcriptionist Holly Bowling about her latest work, a Grateful Dead tribute album titled Better Left Unsung, a followup to her. Continue reading

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Michelle Obama Carpool Karaoke Appearance Spikes Missy Elliot, Stevie Wonder Hits

On July 20, first lady Michelle Obama and Missy Elliott joined the Carpool Karaoke segment of The Late Late Show with James Corden. While exposure on the show has boosted music consumption. Continue reading

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Singer-Songwriter Michelle Shocked Protests Her Own Show

The final in a series of what would have been three concerts by singer-songwriter Michelle Shocked, originally scheduled for July 33rd at Newberry Music Hall was canceled after Shocked conducted. Continue reading

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Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Common Songwriting Hurdles • Free Streaming • Best Cities For Live Music • More

This week on MusicThinkTank, we discussed common challenges of novice songwriters, why streaming may actually be good for artists, which cities have the best live music, and more.

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Adele Plots U.S. Tour With Indie Promoters Snubbing Live Nation, AEG

Adele is plotting a US tour, to support her new album, using a strategy that is rare for an artist of her stature: her team is working on deals on. Continue reading

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James Donio, President Of The Music Business Association Looks Back On 2014

James Donio, President of the Music Business Association (Music Biz) is up next on our Virtual Panel. On the subject of streaming, Donio says, "While we refrain from editorializing on. Continue reading

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