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THE PITCH: Localized Concert Discovery App DoStuff

THE PITCH today comes from concert discovery app DoStuff. There are a number of startups working on concert discovery. BandsInTown and Songkick, for example, share info provided from artists, agents and. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/30/2015 in Apps, Mobile & SMS | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How To Turn Off Apple Music Auto-Renewal As First Wave Of Free Trials Expire

If, like most of us, you rushed to try out Apple Music when it launched on June 30th, your 90 day free trial is almost up.  Unless you want to. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/30/2015 in Apps, Mobile & SMS | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Google Announces Chromecast Audio, 6 Person Play Music Family Plan, Spotify And More

Tucked away in Google's hardware event today were several major announcements that will literally bring music to the ears of any audio or streaming fans.

Bruce Houghton on 09/29/2015 in Music Tech | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Why You Still Should Register A “Copyrighted” Work

While many creatives in the entertainment industry believe (and are partly correct) that a work is copyrighted as soon as it is fixed in a tangible medium it still pays,. Continue reading

Guest Post on 09/28/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (3)
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TOP POSTS: This Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot

Some of the top hits on Hypebot this week include an explanation of why SoundCloud is still preferable to Apple Music,  a look at the best way for artists to. Continue reading

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REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review

In this edition of our weekly rewind, we hear from another side of the streaming playola debate, learn about the shocking amount of time people spend on Facebook, and watch. Continue reading

Guest Post on 09/26/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Earbits Completes Acquisition: The Journey From Shutdown Back To Promising Music Discovery Platform

Very few startups run out of funding, shut down and then live to see another day. Music discovery platform Earbits beat the odds and shares its story today thanks to. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/24/2015 in Music Tech | Permalink | Comments (0)
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On The Music Industry Jobs Board: PR Coordinator • Account Manager • Ecommerce • More

The Syndicate is seeking a Publicity Coordinator and booking agency software provider Jamplify is hiring an Account Manager. There are also great jobs open at Status Audio, Sneak Attack and more. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/24/2015 in Music Marketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Pay Attention To Regional Streaming Music Services

When discussing streaming, it's usually the big players like Apple Music and Spotify which are talked about most, but in places like Africa, several lesser-known streaming services are becoming hugely popular,. Continue reading

Guest Post on 09/23/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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WED. NEWS BRIEF: Happy Birthday Copyright Voided • Artist Sues Label Over Spotify • Instagram Hits 400M • More

Wednesday 9.23.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE 

Bruce Houghton on 09/23/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Pandora Says Merlin Ruling Means Lower Royalty Payments Ahead

Did indie label licensor Merlin hand Pandora a big win that could mean lower payments to artists and labels? Pandora's stock soared yesterday on news that it will likely pay. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/22/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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