Tag: Ed Sheeran

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)

Tags: Accounting, Amsterdam, Ann Coulter, Apple Music, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Asia, At-risk students, Bad Boy Records, Balance sheet, concert, Ed Sheeran, Facebook, Financial statement, Getty Images, Janet Jackson, Live Nation Entertainment

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7 Ways To Promote Your Music On YouTube

As a musician, standing out from the masses in the crowded world of online promotion can be challenging at best, but one of the best platform from which to cultivate. Continue reading

Guest Post on 05/03/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Austrian Hockey League, Bella Hadid, Brittany, Carly Rae Jepsen, Chance The Rapper, Ed Sheeran, Galway Girl, Justin Bieber, Shape of You (Reshaped), Watercooler

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Mac DeMarco Encourages Concert Goers To Pirate His Music

Following in the footsteps of other low-key pro-piracy artists like Ed Sheeran, Mac DeMarco made a somewhat surprising on-stage announcement at his recent Coachella performance encouraging fans to download his. Continue reading

Guest Post on 05/02/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Another One (album), British pop music, Ed Sheeran, Galway Girl, Glasgow, Level 42, Mac DeMarco, Shape of You (Reshaped), United Kingdom, Watercooler

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Industry Navigation Tips For Songwriters

The music industry is full of talented and creative songwriters, which can often foster a negative competitive environment, but rather than fall into this trap, it would behoove any songwriter. Continue reading

Guest Post on 04/27/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Album cover, Alex Shapiro, American Society of Composers, Argentina, Astrology, Authors and Publishers, Ed Sheeran, Singer-songwriter, songwriter, Songwriters Hall of Fame, Stevie Wonder

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Streaming Music Has Changed What It Means To Be Successful

Although an album's success was once measured by the number of purchases, the streaming era has significantly altered how information is gathered and used, with success now being measured by. Continue reading

Guest Post on 04/26/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (2)

Tags: Adult contemporary music, American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Ed Sheeran, Galway Girl, Glasgow, Kodak Black, Saoirse Ronan, Shape of You (Reshaped), United Kingdom, Watercooler

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Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. & Indie Music

Our tips and advice for independent, self-starter artists this week covered how to make the best use of YouTube Analytics, how to make the touring process easier, why you don't. Continue reading

admin on 04/22/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: 49er & 49er FX World Championships, Advertising agency, Ed Sheeran, Independent record label, Justin Bieber, patreon, record label, Spotify, Subscription business model, YouTube

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Playlist Placement’s Critical Role In Having Your Music Discovered

While radio may have once been the means of making or breaking a hit, the onset of the streaming age means the playlist is now the primary avenue for listener. Continue reading

Guest Post on 04/21/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (2)

Tags: Amazon S3, Android (operating system), Apple Music, Drake (musician), Ed Sheeran, IOS, playlist, Spotify, Stream, Streaming media

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Spotify: Last Week’s Most Streamed & Viral Tracks US, UK, Global

For the week ending 4/14: The Spotify Weekly Charts highlight top artists by listener along with the past week's most streamed and viral songs in the US, UK and around. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/20/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Ariana Grande, Azusa Pacific University, Billboard 200, Bruno Mars, Drake (musician), Ed Sheeran, iTunes, Kodak Black, Nielsen SoundScan, Spotify

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Forget Ed Sheeran and Drake, Justin Bieber Just Had The Biggest YouTube Debut Of 2017

The Bieb is back! Oh, wait… you only wished that he went away. Talk all you want about Ed Sheeran and Drake as the streaming success stories of 2017, but. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/19/2017 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: BuzzFeed, Daddy Yankee, Ed Sheeran, Justin Bieber, Kandi Burruss, Luis Fonsi, No Scrubs, Rupert Grint, Shape of You (Reshaped), Singing

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Spotify For Artists Now Available FREE To All Musicians, As Streamer Drops 250 Follower Requirement

With the launch of Spotify For Artists yesterday, the streamer bundled features like analytics and profile management tools that any musicians or music marketer will find invaluable. And with the elimination. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/19/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Apple Inc., Apple Music, Ed Sheeran, Facebook, Initial public offering, record label, Spotify, Streaming media, Tidal (service), Universal Music Group

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