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Bandcamp Launches App For Artists and Labels, Shares New Stats [VIDEO]

[UPDATED] Bandcamp has added a free app that makes it possible for artist and label users to manage their sales on the platform, view analytics and message their fans. They. Continue reading

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Songkick To Shutter In November

Ticketing company Songkick revealed that they plan to cease operations at the end of the month, according to a client letter from the company. 

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Remote Work + Touring: A Match Made In Heaven

For any band that's serious about their careers, touring is a necessity. Particularly early on, however, it's unlikely that touring will produce much of profit a, making remote work a. Continue reading

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Creating Music In The Wake Of A Major Life Struggle

While a lot of great music has often resulted from artists overcoming or working through struggles in their lives, Patrick McGuire here recounts his own experience doing so, and the. Continue reading

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TUE. BRIEF: TIDAL Hires 4th CEO • Adele Invests in Concert VR • Prince Estate To Get New Admin • More

TUESDAY 8.8.17 Music Business News From Around The Web Does Adele's interest in concert VR portend the future of superstar touring or it is just a solution for a concert. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/08/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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TOP POSTS: This Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot

The week, the most popular out of the many and varied pieces on Hypebot included why Spotify wants blockchain tech and if it's really everything they hope, how and why. Continue reading

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Live Nation Reports Earnings Growth In Q1

Streaming is now driving revenue at record labels. But for artists, touring revenue remains the bright spot. So when concert giant Live Nation reports growth, everyone celebrates.

Bruce Houghton on 05/05/2017 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Know-Your-Audience Mobility Patent For Concerts For Sale

IPinvestments Group is selling an interesting portfolio of music technology related patents, including one aimed at understanding real-time audience behavior and sentiment via mobile activity during a concert.

Bruce Houghton on 04/20/2017 in Apps, Mobile & SMS | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Songkick Announces Shazam Integration, New Stats

Songkick is now integrated within the hugely popular Shazam app. Songkick's database of million concerts and events is being rolled out today to Shazam users worldwide. 

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Ticketmaster Names Its First Head Of Music

Ticketmaster has named music industry veteran David Marcus as executive vice president, head of music, to oversee a newly formed division in North America.

Bruce Houghton on 02/06/2017 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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3 Practice Tricks to Become a Better Musician

Malcolm Gladwell's 10,000 Hour Rule holds that 10,000 hours of "deliberate practice" are needed to become world-class in any field. But how exactly those hours are spent matters – a. Continue reading

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