Tag: New York City

Coalition Of Top Music Industry Trade Groups Congratulate Trump On Win, Signal Agreement With Piracy Promises

Despite deep distrust of President – elect Trump within much of the music community, a diverse group of industry trade groups including A2IM, ASCAP, BMI, The RIAA, The Recording Academy and. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 12/14/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Broadcast Music, Inc., Kylie Jenner, Lisa Simpson, Never Miss a Beat, New York City, Pandora, Performance rights organisation, Singing, Snapchat

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Sex + Music Stats: Marvin Gaye Still Rules Bedroom, Kanye and Bieber Fall Flaccid

Just in time for holiday debauchery, music streamer Deezer has teamed with sex expert Tracey Cox to dissect the coupling of music and sex in America. Their aptly titled "Aphro-Deezer-ac Report’. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 12/12/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Bing Crosby, California, Chicago, Christmas and holiday season, Christmas music, Fête de la Musique, Frank Sinatra, Fullerton, iHeartMedia, iHeartRadio, New York City

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Remember Myspace? It Taught Indie Artists The Power Of Engagement

In this piece Rich Nardo weighs in on the legacy left behind by the once omnipresent Myspace, and the legacy it has left behind, as well as lessons current artists. Continue reading

Guest Post on 12/09/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Age UK, American Association of Independent Music, Arctic Monkeys, Do it yourself, Facebook, Independent film, independent music, Instagram, New York City, The Week

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55 Best Live Music Venues In NYC

[UPDATE] While it's difficult to pick and choose from a city so rich in live music venues, this list highlights at least some of the best places to catch show. Continue reading

Guest Post on 12/08/2016 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (2)

Tags: music, New York City

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Eventbrite, Bandsintown Partner To Connect Concert Promoters With Music Fans

In the crowded ticketing sector, Eventbrite has innovated their way into a $5 billion niche in self-service ticketing, today adding a Bandsintown partnership.

Bruce Houghton on 12/06/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Active listening, African Americans, concert, Facebook, India, live, New York City, Spotify, Streaming media, Tech in Asia

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Recording Academy Sends Letter Congratulating President-elect Trump

As many trade and lobbying organizations do, the Recording Academy, aka The Grammy folks, sent an open letter to the president-elect sharing their hopes and concerns for the next administration. Their letter,. Continue reading

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

Tags: -elect, American Federation of Musicians, Barack Obama, Donald Trump, Grooveshark, Mike Pence, National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, New York City, Recording Industry Association of America, White House

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7 Instagram / Snapchat Story Rules For Musicians

[UPDATED] With social media platforms constantly changing and upgrading, it can be difficult to stay up-to-date, particularly if you're new to the platform in the first place. While such can. Continue reading

Guest Post on 11/23/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (2)

Tags: Do it yourself, Facebook, Flatiron Building, Google, Instagram, New York City, Snapchat, social media, Twitter, YouTube

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Facebook Music Test: Proof Fans Are Missing Updates From Their Favorite Artists

In the early days of Facebook, it was an excellent resource for artists looking to market themselves to followers, but as advertising was introduced and the platform became increasingly crowded,. Continue reading

Guest Post on 11/22/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Ad-Rock, Adam Yauch, Antisemitism, Beastie Boys, Brad Lander, Brooklyn Heights, Led Zeppelin, music industry, New York City, Playground

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ReverbNation Partners with The Fader’s Publishing Network

[UPDATED] ReverbNation offers tens of thousands of musicians free and affordable tools to build their careers. One way they make that possible is partnering with brands who appreciate the engagement. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 11/17/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Africa, Artist, Chief creative officer, independent music, London, New York City, Reverb Nation, Sentric Music, SESAC, The Fader

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Yes, Live Nation Is Selling Tickets Directly To Scalpers

If you've been in the music business for more than a minute, you've probably expected that concert promoters and other insiders were feeding tickets directly resellers. Now we have confirmation. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 11/17/2016 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Adele (singer), Advertising, Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, Asset-backed security, Bench (furniture), Best Week Ever, Los Angeles, New York City, Nine Inch Nails, Secondary market

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