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Is It Too Late to Learn Music Theory?

For many musicians, understanding music theory seems an unattainable goal. They know what sounds good to them, but they have no understanding of why. That also means that breaking "the rules". Continue reading

Guest Post on 02/03/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (2)

Tags: Arabic numerals, ATM Jam, Azealia Banks, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bengali calendar, Bengali language, Boyle Heights, Branford Marsalis, Broke with Expensive Taste, Los Angeles, music

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Why DIY Is The Best Way [Broken Raven’s Kevin Clark]

Here Kevin Clark of the Scotland-based rock band The Broken Ravens explains how the application of a DIY ethic, coupled with massive amounts of hard work has allowed the band. Continue reading

Guest Post on 01/31/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Affordable housing, Air China, Alex Padilla, Apple Inc., Brexit, California, European Union, Los Angeles, United Kingdom, United States

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THU. BRIEF: Grammys Make NY Moves • Live365 Returns • SESAC Sold • Goodbye Vine • More

Music Business News From Around The Web What does it say about the music industry in LA when the Grammy's move to New York City? Next stop Las Vegas? Updated. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 01/05/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Broadcasting Company, Crossroads of the World, Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve, Grammy Award, Grammy Award for Best New Artist, Las Vegas, Latin Grammy Award, Los Angeles, music industry, National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, Neil Portnow, New York City, The Recording Academy

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Ariel Hyatt On Music PR And Crowdfunding [INTERVIEW]

In this edition of In the Hot Seat with Larry LeBlanc, he speaks with Ariel Hyatt, the founder and owner of Cyber PR, a boutique public relations firm working to. Continue reading

Guest Post on 01/04/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Broadway theatre, Brooklyn, Donald Trump, Hamilton (musical), History of the United States, Hypebot, Kanye West, List of numbered streets in Manhattan, Los Angeles, New York City

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7 Nashville Music Companies Unite To Help Developing Artists

There is no shortage of companies created to help musicians as they begin and build their careers. But when seven Nashville artist services firms join together to provide a one-stop. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 12/19/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Alma mater, American Express, Artist, Audio equipment, business, Los Angeles, music industry, Nashville, record label, Soundcloud, Tennessee

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Grammy Nominees 2017 Named [The Full List]

Beyonce and Adele dominated the nominations for the 2017 Grammy Awards with both receiving coveted album, record and song of the year noms. The 59th Annual Grammys will air live from. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 12/06/2016 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: 59th Annual Grammy Awards, Adele, Ariana Grande, Beyonce, Book of Revelation, Conversation, Donald Trump, Grammy Award, Grammy Award for Album of the Year, Grammy Award for Best Pop Solo Performance, Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album, Grammy Award for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration, Grammy Award for Record of the Year, Hypebot, Kanye West, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Police Department, music industry

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Liz Morentin Named Warner Bros. Records, EVP Communications

Music industry veteran Liz Morentin has been appointed EVP of Communications and Media, Warner Bros. Records. She will oversee all communications and media efforts for the company’s roster of artists. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 12/05/2016 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Music Award, Billboard Music Award, Broadway theatre, Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve, Golden Globe Award, Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award, Hollywood, Hollywood Foreign Press Association, Live Nation Entertainment, Los Angeles, music

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7 Holiday Music Promotion Tips To Engage Your Fanbase

It is that time of year again…. The HOLIDAZE! For artists, there is no better time to work on building engagement within your fan base and it’s a great time to. Continue reading

admin on 12/02/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Duet, Extended play, Facebook, Instagram, Los Angeles, Soundcloud, Spotify, Streaming media, Twitter, YouTube

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Bruno Mars Sells 1 Million Tickets In 24 Hours

Bruno Mars sold more than 1 million tickets for his 24K Magic World Tour in a single day, according to Live Nation. Tickets for Mars` Europe and North America dates. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 11/29/2016 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: 2012 Summer Olympics, Anthony Joshua, Eddie Hearn, Google, Green Day, Katie Taylor, London, Los Angeles, Manchester Arena, The O2 Arena

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How To Get 100K Plays On Soundcloud

With the music sharing space being as crowded as it is, generating followers has become a challenging task to say the least, but it is doable. Here an artist shares. Continue reading

Guest Post on 11/23/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Alexander Ljung, Facebook, Los Angeles, Reality television, Soundcloud, Spotify, Streaming media, The Huffington Post, Twitter, YouTube

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Kanye West Cancels Remainder Of Saint Pablo Tour

After melting down onstage this weekend, Kayne West has cancelled the remainder of of his Saint Pablo Tour, a move that some estimates say will cost the mercurial rapper $30. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 11/22/2016 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: -elect, Beyonce, California, Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Los Angeles, MTV Video Music Award, Sacramento, Saint Pablo Tour

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