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Why Hip-Hop, Dance Are Leaving Rock Behind In Streaming Era

In all the fuss surrounding the recent streaming exclusive deals being struck between artists and streaming services, rock music has been conspicuously absent. Here we look at why genres like. Continue reading

Guest Post on 08/25/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (2)

Tags: Adobe Flash Player, Apple Inc., Brian Eno, David Bowie, Frank Ocean, Kanye West, Kendrick Lamar, New York City, Pharrell Williams, YouTube

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Spin, Vibe, Stereogum For Sale As SpinMedia Goes On Auction Block

An already dwindling number of online music site – or too often, music celebrity click bait engines – may be about to get a good bit smaller with news that. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/24/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Celebuzz, ComScore, Do it yourself, Editor-in-chief, Hypebot, Los Angeles, New York City, New York Post, Spin (magazine), Vibe (magazine)

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How Economics Of Curation Benefit Emerging Artists And Fans [Scott Keeney aka DJ Skee]

It seems more and more music consumers are eschewing algorithm driven playlists in favor of good old fashioned human curation, a trend which is having promising outcomes for both up-and-coming. Continue reading

Guest Post on 08/22/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Apple Inc., Discover (magazine), Friday (1995 film), IPhone, Josiah, New York, New York City, Pandora Radio, playlist, Spotify

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Spotify, Netflix Tip-Toeing Into One Another’s Territory

Here we look at Spotify's toe dip into the world of original video content, just as Netflix simultaneously releases music-centric material, while both companies face obstacles to steady growth and profitability.

Guest Post on 08/22/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Abu Dhabi Media, Apple Inc., Baz Luhrmann, Good Morning America, Grandmaster Flash, Jaden Smith, Moulin Rouge!, Netflix, New York City, RCA Records

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More Changes In The Landscape Of Physical Music Retail

While there's no question that, when it comes to recorded music, the world of retail isn't what it was, it isn't all doom and gloom. Here we look at how. Continue reading

Guest Post on 08/15/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: App Store (iOS), Argentina, Artist, Barack Obama, Beat Generation, Greenwich Village, music industry, New York, New York City, YouTube

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REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review

In this revisitation of the past week's music industry news, we look back at why the Ke$ha/Dr. Luke lawsuit highlights so much of what is wrong with the industry, Spotify's new cartoon. Continue reading

admin on 08/13/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Dr. Luke, JamBase, Kesha, Led Zeppelin, music industry, New York City, Rdio, Robert Plant, Spotify, Stairway to Heaven

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Led Zeppelin On Hook For $800,000 In Legal Fees For ‘Stairway’ Case

Led Zeppelin may have won their court case with the estate of Spirit's Randy California over the origin of the iconic "Stairway to Heaven," but it is proving to be. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/11/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: 2AM Club, JamBase, Led Zeppelin, Los Angeles, New York City, Page and Plant, Richard Branson, Robert Plant, Stairway to Heaven, YouTube

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UMG Names Former WMG Exec Oana Ruxandra As SVP Digital Strategy and Partnerships,

Universal Music Group has named Oana Ruxandra to the newly created position of Senior Vice President of Digital Strategy and Partnerships.

Bruce Houghton on 08/10/2016 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Associated Press, music video, New York City, record label, Sony, Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group, Vevo, Warner Music Group, YouTube

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Top Two Execs Pushed Out Of Music Tech Startup Bkstg

These are tough times for music tech startups and even tougher times for those who bet on closed fam communities. First Crowdmix failed spectacularly, now comes news that Bkstg has. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/09/2016 in Apps, Mobile & SMS | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Banker, AOL, Artist, Dragon Ball, Facebook, List of Penny Arcade characters, New York City, Product (business), Spotify, Startup company

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Kosha Dillz Hits 6 Billboard Charts – 100% Indie, 100% D.I.Y.

With major labels returning to profitability and again delivering monster hits, alongside the demise of several direct-to-fan startups, some have begun to question if D.I.Y. really is a path to. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/08/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (5)

Tags: Associated Press, Billboard Magazine, Billboard Music Award, Bob Dylan, Daniel M. Petrocelli, Dr. Luke, Facebook, Kesha, Kosha Dillz, Los Angeles, music video, New York City, record label, Sony, Steve Cooper, Universal Music Group, Vevo, YouTube

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AIM Independent Music Awards Nominees Announced [The Full List]

The nominations for the sixth annual Association of Independent Music Awards was revealed at a launch event in London. The winners will be revealed at The Brewery, London, on September 6.. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/03/2016 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Alternative rock, Apple Inc., Apple Store, ariel hyatt, BBC Radio 6 Music, BBC Radio Manchester, London, New York, New York City, YouTube

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