Tag: music industry

5 Productivity Apps To Keep Your Musical Self Organized

If the mid year slump is hitting you hard, a lack of organization could be the issue. As with so many industries, effective time management is key  to achieving success. Continue reading

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Apple To Win Unconditional EU Nod To Acquire Shazam

Apple is set to win unconditional European Union antitrust commision approval for its acquisition of popular music identification and discovery app Shazam, according to multiple sources.

Bruce Houghton on 08/23/2018 in Apps, Mobile & SMS | Permalink | Comments (0)
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10 Music Related Charities You Need To Know About Now

In this piece Angela Mastrogiacomo looks at ten charities working actively to make the world a better place, both helping musicians and helping ordinary people through the power of music.

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Why Music Education Is Essential

With budget cuts and shifts in the curriculum regularly occurring, arts and music are often the first to go, considered as they often are unessential electives. Those passionate about music. Continue reading

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Co-founder Sells $40 Million In Spotify Stock

Spotify co-founder Martin Lorentzon sold company stock worth $40 million USD in July, according to SEC documents. The stock was trading 37% higher than the Spotify IPO reference of $132.

Bruce Houghton on 08/22/2018 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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SoundCloud Adds Comments To Private Tracks

Collaborators can now comment on private tracks uploaded to SoundCloud. The iOS app update enables musicians and producers working on a track to give and receive feedback on their work. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/22/2018 in Apps, Mobile & SMS | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Indie Mom + Pop Music Names David Jacobs West Coast GM

Indie label Mom + Pop Music announced the promotion of David Jacobs to West Coast General Manager. Jacobs joined Mom + Pop from Atlantic Records, where he oversaw the label’s alternative. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/22/2018 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Spotify, Other Streamers Losing Revenue To Ad-Blockers

Ad-blockers increasingly mean lost revenue for Spotify. musicians and record labels. Spotify and some other music streaming services support their free tier with advertising.  But sophisticated ad-blockers are allowing millions. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/21/2018 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Why Every Indie Needs A Developer Ninja

In this latest piece from indie.ninja, two industry experts with experience in both software development and the music business outline some important rules for successfully implementing effective project development into. Continue reading

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Royalty Exchange Built A Zillow For Song Royalties – What Are Your Songs Worth?

Most homeowners are familiar with Zillow, a site which allows you to easily find out the value of your or someone else's home. Thanks to a new app from Royalty. Continue reading

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