Justin Kalifowitz Founder/CEO, Downtown Music Publishing [INTERVIEW]

In this interview, respected music industry journalist Larry LeBlanc sits down with Justin Kalifowitz, CEO of Downtown Music Publishing to discuss topics ranging from the complexities of copyright law and. Continue reading

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Virginia Legislature Passes Bill Legalizing Ticket Scalping

In most parts of the country, state officials are working to limit ticket re-sales and scalping.  Not so in Virginia, where a new bill has passed that guarantees the ability. Continue reading

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Bandcamp (Finally) Adds Credit Card Payments

[UPDATED] "Over the years, eight or nine (thousand) people have written to us asking for more ways to pay artists," Bandcamp admitted in a post.

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Tips For Concert Attendees

Attending a concert can be a joy and  delight, but before hitting the floor to indulge in your favorite band's performance, there are some useful tips to keep in mind. Continue reading

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Ticketmaster Lists 421 Concerts Eligible For Free Tickets For 50 Million Wronged Ticket Buyers

There has been a great deal of criticism of the court settlement that Ticketmaster reached over unfair charges. But whatever your position, there's no point in not taking advantage of the. Continue reading

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Personal Fan Data Revealed During Songkick’s Adele Concert Pre-Sale

Technology creates new options to reward fans.  But when it goes wrong, as it seems to have during an overloaded Adele fan club pre-sale, that same tech runs the risk. Continue reading

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Patreon Has Been Hacked

"Yesterday I learned that there was unauthorized access to a Patreon database containing user information," Jack Conte, CEO and Co-founder of  Patreon wrote users overnight. "Our engineering team has since. Continue reading

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Are You Attending SF MusicTech Summit? We’ve Got Discount Codes!

The latest edition of SF MusicTech is scheduled for November 10th at San Francisco's Hotel Kabuki. More than any other industry gathering, SF Music Tech brings together movers and shakers in both. Continue reading

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CHANGES @ ADA • Power Station • Vevo • Black Box • AdShare • Talkhouse • MSO • Live Nation • More

Warner Music Group’s inde arm Alternative Distribution Alliance (ADA) has promoted David Orleans to President of sales and label management and Kenny Weagly to President of A&R and label services. . Continue reading

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Musicians: Changing The Money Talk

For many musicians, it can often feel as though money (or a lack thereof) is controlling their lives. Here are a few tips on how to lessen financial anxiety when. Continue reading

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