Radio Airplay: Still Worth It? [Brian Hazard]

Here musician Brian Hazard walks us through his experience using Jango/Radio Airplay to promote his music, allowing us to see how effective this sort of paid promotion is, and whether. Continue reading

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Overheard @SFMusicTech

Last week, SF Music Tech, the gathering of the music tech tribe, held its latest session.  As usual, attendees looked forward rather than complaining about the past and present. Playlists. Continue reading

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Apple Music Adds Video Embed Option – Is Apple Mulling A YouTube Alternative?

Apple Music has 6.5 million paying subscribers and Beats 1 has become a media darling.  But Connect, the other new Apple music service released at the same time, appears to. Continue reading

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Bands Meets Brands: How To Make Money In Music 2015 [INFOGRAPHIC]

As physical sales continue a downward spiral, artists are turning to brands to replace revenue. Examples are everywhere from Drake (“I avoided the coke game and went with Sprite instead”) to Rihanna. Continue reading

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TUE. NEWS BRIEF: UMG Acquires Nuday Stake • Spotify Adds Original Radio • Drake Misses #1 Thanks To Apple • More

Tuesday 10.29.2015 Dear Drake, Do exclusives now trump chart position? Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE 

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Have You Forgotten About TIDAL? Jay Z Just Did, Under Oath.

Jay Z is a busy man these days.  In addition to his own musical career, management company and multitude of other ventures, he been testifying at the "Big Pimpin'" trial. Continue reading

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Music Publishing News Roundup 10.16.15: New Streaming Stats • Aurous Lawsuit • Big Pimpin’ Trial

New research finds that the majority of American homes are now using audio streaming services. Findings from market-research firm Park Associates reveal that while 40% of households are currently using a. Continue reading

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This Week in Music Commentary

Boston based MC Cam Meekins discusses hip hop, major labels vs DIY, and his charity work, Lazy Rich speaks on the importance of first impressions, and hit producer Om'Mas Keith explains why. Continue reading

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BET Hip Hop Awards 2015: A Full List Of Nominees

The 2015 BET Hip Hop Awards nominations are out and Drake leads the nominations with 12. Big Sean follows with 10, Nicki Minaj has 9 and Kendrick Lamar and J. Cole are. Continue reading

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Toronto Mayor’s Kanye West Video Killed By Copyright

Is the takedown-first approach to copyright infringement really a good option? A recent video featuring the Mayor of Toronto head-bopping to Kanye has been pulled, with little consideration given to. Continue reading

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