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Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Best Apps For Music Lovers • Are You Getting The Most From Your Fans? • More

This week on MusicThinkTank, we look at some of the best apps and accessories for mobile music fans, whether or not you're getting the most from your current fans, five excellent. Continue reading

Guest Post on 09/26/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

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A Must Listen For Every Musician: The Martin Atkins Minute – “Blackberry Jam Scam”

Martin Atkins was the drummer of Public Image Limited. More recently, he's become an insightful and hilarious commentator, author and teacher dissecting what it takes to "make it" as a. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/14/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: All Songs Considered, Audio engineering, Chicago, Denver, Martin Atkins, music industry, NPR, Public Image Ltd, SAE Institute, WBEZ

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MusicThinkTank Weekly Recap: 4 Ways To Make Money On Tour • 10 Music Biz Podcasts • Making Money As A Musician

This week on MusicThinkTank, we examine the best ways to make money on tour other than selling tickets, some of the most outstanding music business podcasts, and the optimum way to earn an. Continue reading

Guest Post on 09/12/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: All Songs Considered, Audio engineering, Chicago, Denver, iTunes, Martin Atkins, music industry, podcast, Public Image Ltd, YouTube

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Bonnaroo Spotlight Tour To Feature Local Artists

Organizers for the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival announced that they will be launching a new touring concert series that combines Bonnaroo veterans with up-and-coming local artists.

Bruce Houghton on 09/10/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Bonnaroo Music Festival, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, New York City, Philadelphia, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, Seattle

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AM NEWS BRIEF: Are Artists Using Apple Music Connect? • Pandora Adds 99¢ Pass • Facebook Commerce • Rdio • More

Wednesday 9.9.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE

Bruce Houghton on 09/09/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

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7 Networking Tips For Introverted Musicians

Being an introvert can be tough, particular in an industry which requires as much networking as the music business. Here are some valuable tips to keep in mind next time. Continue reading

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Tags: Artist, Atlanta, CD Baby, Chicago, Chicago (band), Chicago Loop, Do it yourself, music industry, musician, Sonicbids

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Hypebot’s Latest Music Tech Meetups A Massive Success

Last week, Hypebot hosted a third hugely successful San Francisco Music and Tech Meetup. We saw many familiar faces from previous events and we also met a lot of new. Continue reading

admin on 08/13/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Alaska, Alexander Skarsgård, Anchorage, Anna Wintour, Chicago, Hypebot, Los Angeles, Milwaukee, music industry, New York City, San Francisco

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Why Is the Live Music Business Living in the Last Century?

While concerts remain popular and one of the primary ways in which artists make money, there is a lost opportunity at live shows with regard to data collection. If utilized, this. Continue reading

Guest Post on 08/05/2015 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (3)

Tags: American Thighs, Chicago, Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, concert, Los Angeles, Louise Post, New York City, Nina Gordon, Veruca Salt, Veruca Salt (band)

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Music Blogs That Want Your Music

Looking for ways to get your music heard by the right people? Included is a list of music blogs that actually want to hear from you!

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Tags: Alexa Internet, Archive, Blog, Chicago, Consequence of Sound, Library, Material, music festival, Russell E. Train, Smithsonian Institution Libraries

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Applications Being Accepted For Project Music Tech Accelerator

There are hundreds of tech accelerators, but very, very few specialize in music tech. Project Music Accelerator run by Nashville's Entrepreneur Center and sponsored by the Country Music Association is. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/03/2015 in Music Tech | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: CD Baby, Chicago, Fort Knox, marketing, music industry, Rock-paper-scissors, Silicon Valley, Startup company, startups, Trade magazine

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Today Is Last Day To Get Early Bird Pricing To CD Baby’s DIY Musician Conference – SAVE $30

Today is the last day to get discount pricing to CD Baby's inaugural DIY Musician Conference. The DIY Musician Conference will take place October 23 – 25, at the historic. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/31/2015 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)

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