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SoundCloud Saved By Emergency $169.5M Investment As CEO Ljung Steps Aside [OFFICIAL]

SoundCloud has closed an emergency round of funding that will allow the struggling streamer stay online, Co-founder and CEO Alex Ljung will step aside as a new leadership team takes. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/11/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Apple Music, Berlin, Facebook, London, New York, New York City, San Francisco, Soundcloud, Spotify, Streaming media

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Justin Kalifowitz Founder/CEO, Downtown Music Publishing [INTERVIEW]

In this interview, respected music industry journalist Larry LeBlanc sits down with Justin Kalifowitz, CEO of Downtown Music Publishing to discuss topics ranging from the complexities of copyright law and. Continue reading

Guest Post on 05/02/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Chance The Rapper Takes His Disdain For Record Labels On Tour [VIDEO]

Chance The Rapper built his hugely successful career outside of the major label system. And while a few critics see his lucrative one-off deal with Apple Music as a sellout,. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/28/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Chance The Rapper, Compact disc, Def Jam Recordings, E pluribus unum, Kanye West, MTV, NASA, New York, record label, VHS

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Music Publishing Update 4.28.17: Spotify Invests In Blockchain

Spotify has acquired Mediachain Labs, the core team behind the open source Mediachain protocol, to develop a decentralized network for sharing data critical to getting songwriters paid – in other. Continue reading

Bob Baker on 04/28/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: African-American studies, Apple Music, Atlanta, Berklee College of Music, Boston, Historically black colleges and universities, Howard University, New York, Parsons School of Design, Spelman College

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YouTube Analytics For Musicians

YouTube is now an integral part of any band's marketing platform, allowing artists to easily engage current and potential future fans. The site also provides an invaluable set of analytics. Continue reading

Guest Post on 04/20/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Albany, Auckland, BroadbandTV Corp, iTunes, Multi-channel network, New York, podcast, StyleHaul, Tubefilter, United States, YouTube

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BACKLINE with Drummer Extraordinaire Alicia Warrington

In this edition of CASH Music's Backline, drumming success story Alicia Warrington takes us behind the scenes and shares her preferences for hardware, software, and a dream setup.

Guest Post on 04/18/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)

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Pandora Is Now Talking To Private Equity Firms In Search Of Cash

Earlier this week, we learned that Pandora had asked the major labels for cash or better royalty rates. After receiving what is reported to be a tepid response from UMG,. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/14/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)

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Artist, Manager Relationship – Recording Industry Management Agreements [Part 1]

In the first of a series of articles exploring different music business agreements, Just M. Jacobson explores the agreement which dictates the relationship between the talent and the personal manager.

Guest Post on 04/03/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Albany, Anterior cruciate ligament, Associated Press, Atlas Obscura, Binghamton, Broadway theatre, Music Box Theatre, New York, New York City, New York City Department of Education, Secondary school

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A2IM’s Libera Indie Music Awards Announces 2017 Lineup

The American Association of Independent Music (A2IM) 2017 Libera Awards celebrating indie music has announced its 2017 performance lineup.

Bruce Houghton on 03/30/2017 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)

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QUICK HITS: Henner Exits Live Nation • Bonnaroo Adds Hip Hop Stage • Alibaba Buys Ticketer Damai • More

Music Business News For The Time Deprived Randy Henner, EVP and Talent Buyer at Live Nation NYC, is no longer with the global entertainment company. Henner told CelebrityAccess that she. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/23/2017 in Live & Touring | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Alibaba Group, American Bandstand, Azmi v Kirklees Metropolitan BC, Bonnaroo Music Festival, Chuck Barris, Confessions of a Dangerous Mind, New York, Palisades, The Dating Game, The Gong Show, The Newlywed Game

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