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Wilco Releases New Song “All Lives, You Say?” In Response To Charlottesville Violence [Listen]

Wilco has released a new song, "All Lives, You Say?," in response to the the weekend's violence in Charlottesville, Virginia,. Available exclusively on the band's Bandcamp page, all proceeds from the. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/16/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

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How To Get More Followers On Spotify

One of the most popular streaming platforms out there, Spotify is a great tool for artists to promote their music with, but getting people to follow your playlists can be. Continue reading

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Smart Touring: Six Keys To A More Lucrative Tour

[UPDATED] Running a successful tour is all about effectively managing expenses, and as an up-and-coming artist, you're often at the mercy of the venues and may not have much leverage.. Continue reading

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AM BRIEF: New Pandora CEO • No ‘Despacito’ At VMAs • YouTube Tests Live Stats • More

Tuesday 7.15.17 Music Business News From Around The Web Pandora's new CEO is also an active musician which leaves me hopeful about the future of Pandora AMP. Updated continuously under. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/15/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

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MON. BRIEF: SoundCloud Saved, But For How Long? • MTV Goes Old School • Social Data Is Driving A&R • More

Monday 8.14.17 Music Biz News From Around The Web SoundCloud has been saved for now, but we've heard nothing about a plan to make it profitable. Updated continuously under our More. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/14/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Happy Birthday Hip Hop!

Looking back four decades to the genre's inceptions, SoundExchange celebrates the birth of hip hop, exploring how the artform was born at the hands of Clive Campbell, and how it. Continue reading

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Disney Pulls Content From Netflix To Start Own Paid Service. Could The Same Siloing Happen In Music?

Disney is pulling much of its core content from Netflix, so that it can launch its own paid streaming service. Could this happen in music? Universal execs say that they. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/10/2017 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (1)

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Five Latin Musicians Making Moves On Pandora

While we've likely all heard the chart topping 'Despacito' Emily Blake here introduces us to five slightly less well known up and coming Latin artists rising through the ranks of. Continue reading

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Def Leppard Says Music Piracy Brings A Younger Audience To Its Shows

Given the numerous leg al altercations they've been enduring recently, it seems reasonable to suppose that Def Leppard would be upset about the piracy of their music, but apparently they're. Continue reading

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How To Get A Sync Placement

When it comes to negotiating a sync deal for your music, composing pitch emails requires massive effort and can often be frustratingly fruitless. Here we look at a few tips. Continue reading

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