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THURSDAY 3.19.18 Music Business News From Around The Web  Updated continuously under our More News tab

Bruce Houghton on 03/29/2018 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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SoundCloud Adds Scheduled Releases

SoundCloud has added scheduled releases. This latest update offers creators more control and the ability to set a specific date and time in advance to publicly release a track.

Bruce Houghton on 03/28/2018 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Guide To Facebook Live Tips For Indie Artists

Facebook live has come a long way in cultivating some of the same appeal that users get from seeing an artist live in concert. Here we go over the basics. Continue reading

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Next Big Sound Adds Free Weekly Performance Insights

Pandora owned data music aggregator Next Big Sound has added Weekly Performance insights to its free analytics toolkit. It is designed to give artists context to their data including how they. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/28/2018 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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GoDaddy Ordered To Suspend 4 Music Pirate Domains

Domain and website hosting service GoDaddy has been ordered to suspend four domains used by music pirates. Mp3Juices-Download-Free.com, Melodiavip.net, Foxmusica.site and Fulltono.me. Each had offered unlicensed mp3 downloads.

Bruce Houghton on 03/28/2018 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (2)
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5 Common Mistakes Made By Emerging Bands

While making mistakes is an integral part of growing as an artist, that doesn't mean that avoiding certain pitfalls whenever possible isn't a good idea. Here we look at five. Continue reading

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Warner Music Group Acquires A&R Insight Tool Sodatone

Warner Music Group has acquired A&R insight startup Sodatone.  The company will continue to be run by its founders, Arjun Bali and Jerry Zhang reporting to Vinnie Freda, WMG’s Chief. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/28/2018 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Professional vs Amateur Musician: The Art of Showing Up

When it comes to separating the wheat from the chaff and the difference between a professional and an amateur, an artist's ability to buckle down, persevere, and overcome obstacles can. Continue reading

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Abbey Road Studio Names Nile Rodgers Creative Advisor

[UPDATED] Grammy Award-winning producer, guitarist, arranger and composer Nile Rodgers has been appointed to the newly created role of Chief Creative Advisor at the legendary Abbey Road Studios, effective immediately.

Bruce Houghton on 03/28/2018 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Music Piracy Has Increased [New Study]

With the rise of streaming, access to music (and media in general) has become easier than ever. While one might assume that this would negate any need for illegally downloading. Continue reading

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