Tag: Michael Jackson

Xriss Jor And How The Web Spreads New Musical Voices

For singer Xriss Jor, recent developments in how music can be shared online have opened up new opportunities for her to get her music (and the greater message contained therein) heard by a broader international audience and. Continue reading

Guest Post on 11/19/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: American Federation of Musicians, American Society of Composers, Anti-gravity, Authors and Publishers, Baby boomer, Billie Jean, Broadcast Music, Can't Be Tamed (song), Celebrity, Chief operating officer, Inc., Michael Jackson

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6 Tips To Successfully Launch Your Music On iTunes, Amazon And Other Digital Stores

Once the recording process is successfully completed, you'll likely be eager to get your music in every digital store possible posthaste. While this takes time, there are several things that can be. Continue reading

Guest Post on 10/21/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Abbey Road Studios, Billie Jean, Bohemian Rhapsody, Google Play, iTunes, John Lennon, Michael Jackson, Nirvana (band), Smells Like Teen Spirit, Sound recording and reproduction

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UK Live Summit Notches Another Successful Year

More than 300 delegates from across the live music industry, including grassroots music promoters, stadium operators and festival organizers, gathered for the annual LIVE UK Summit on 15 October, discussing. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 10/21/2015 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Billie Jean, Bohemian Rhapsody, David Gilmour, Facebook, John Lennon, Michael Jackson, Nirvana (band), Pink Floyd, Roger Waters, Rolling Stone

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Music’s Guilty Pleasures Are Dead…And Bigger Than Ever

According to some recent data, the prevalence of streaming means that music listeners are no longer forced to publicly purchase their trashy pop favorites, with the result that these guilty. Continue reading

Guest Post on 09/29/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Andy Warhol, Bernie Taupin, Billie Jean, Bohemian Rhapsody, John Lennon, Led Zeppelin, Michael Jackson, Nirvana (band), Smells Like Teen Spirit, Spotify

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Musicians Union Sues “Greedy Corporation” Sony Music Over Michael Jackson Documentary

The American Federation of Musicians (AFM) has filed suit against Sony Music Entertainment for repeatedly violating its collective bargaining agreement with the union. Sony hired musicians under false pretenses, according. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/08/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Idol, Apple Inc., Cappella, Children, Credit card, iTunes, King of Pop (album), Michael Jackson, Sony Music Entertainment, Spotify

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Music Publishing News 4.27: Faxon Joins Pandora • Afrika Bambaataa Signs With Sony/ATV • German Publishers Eye Streaming

This week in music publishing news, Roger Faxon joined Pandora, German Music Publishers intend to address music streaming issues, and Afrika Bambaataa signed with Sony/ATV. More details below.

Guest Post on 04/27/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Afrika Bambaataa, American Society of Composers, Artists and repertoire, Authors and Publishers, Melle Mel, Michael Jackson, Music publisher (popular music), Nashville, New York, Sly and the Family Stone, Sony/ATV Music Publishing, Tennessee

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Webby Awards 2015 Nominees: Soundcloud, Vevo, Pandora and Some Real Surprises

The best in online music and music tech grab a corner of the spotlight each year when the Webby Awards honor the best and most popular sites, apps and online. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/08/2015 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: "Weird Al" Yankovic, "Weird Al" Yankovic Live!, Acts of the Apostles, Airway Heights, Amish Paradise, Artist, Canada, Facebook, Fat (song), Michael Jackson, Washington

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BET Experience Takes Over L.A. Live June 25-28

For the third consecutive year, BET Networks and AEG are partnering to bring BET Experience to L.A. LIVE June 25 – 28, 2015. A four day event, attendees will have. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 02/25/2015 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Bell Biv DeVoe, Georgia (U.S. state), Ice Cube, Kendrick Lamar, Los Angeles, Michael Jackson, New Edition, Real estate, Ronnie DeVoe, Singing

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Onkyo Launches Hi-Res Music Download Store In US, UK, Germany

Japan based audio and video manufacturer Onkyo has expanded its Onkyo Music high resolution music download store to the US, UK and Germany in beta. Unlike Pono, Tidal and Deezer. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 02/09/2015 in Music Tech | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Compact disc, FLAC, HDtracks, Image resolution, iTunes, Led Zeppelin, Michael Jackson, Neil Young, Pono, Samsung GALAXY S5

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Song Catalog Finances – The Future Of Music Publishing

By Luiz Augusto Buff from Berklee College of Music's Music Business Journal. After the music industry was shocked in the early 2000s by the growth of piracy and file sharing, many investors were. Continue reading

Guest Post on 01/26/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: BuzzFeed, EMI, internet, Justin Bieber, Michael Jackson, Peppa Pig, Play-Doh, The New York Times, WWE, YouTube

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Music Publishing News Roundup 12.19.14: ASCAP, Downtown, Michael Jackson & More

ASCAP CEO, John LoFrumento has announced his retirement this week. LoFrumento started his career at ASCAP in 1981 as a controller, the serving positions as CFO, COO, and EVP before becoming. Continue reading

Guest Post on 12/19/2014 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Anthony Edwards, Beat It, Billie Jean, Brazil, Brian Buchanan, Cathedral of Our Lady Assumed into Heaven and St Nicholas, Christmas, Christmas Eve, Civil penalty, Galway, Michael Jackson

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