Tag: President of the United States

Which Spotify Playlists Get You The Most New Fans?

Curated playlists are how many fans listen to and discover music; and a great way for independent artists to market their music. But which Spotify playlists deliver the most new. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 01/30/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Apple Music, Barack Obama, Kendrick Lamar, Mark Brzezinski, Nobel Peace Prize, playlist, President of the United States, Spotify, White House, Work ethic

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Bright Light Bright Light On Being An Indie Artist and Building An Audience [INTERVIEW]

In this recent Q&A, electronic pop musician Rod Thomas of Bright Light Bright Light answers a series of queries regarding being an independent musician, successfully building an audience, and how he works. Continue reading

Guest Post on 12/02/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Anthony Scaramucci, BBC, Donald Trump, Dr Dre, Elton John, HARDtalk, Hillary Clinton, music industry, Performance, President of the United States

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Guvera Fails To Pay U.S. and South American Staff

Troubled music streaming service Guvera has failed to pay promised severance and other monies due former staffers in the U.S and South America.

Bruce Houghton on 11/02/2016 in Music Tech | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Alan Sugar, American Association of Independent Music, American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Baptists, Barack Obama, Bernie Sanders, Broadcast Music, Donald Trump, Inc., President of the United States, United States

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White House Shares Details of SXSL Festival of Ideas, Art and Action [Full Press Release, Schedule, Email From President Obama]

Last month when the White House announced a SXSW inspired South By South Lawn event in conjunction with the American Film Institute, the President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities, the. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 10/03/2016 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Film Institute, Austin, Barack Obama, Jay-Z, music festival, President of the United States, south by southwest, South Lawn (White House), Texas, United States, White House

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Spotify Relaunches Kids And Family Category With Playlists For Bedtime, Bath And Traveling In The Car

Spotify seems to be announcing new products almost daily, and while a Kids & Family category relaunch is far from revolutionary, it may come as welcome news to stressed out. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/15/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Apple Inc., Barack Obama, Common (entertainer), JamBase, playlist, President of the United States, Prince (musician), See You Again, Spotify, Wiz Khalifa

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REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review

As we flip back through another eventful week of music industry news, we look at an infographic of musicians killed by guns since the 1950s, Trump's 'Freedom Kids' lawsuit against. Continue reading

admin on 07/30/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: ABC News, Bernie Sanders, CBS This Morning, Democratic Party (United States), Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, music industry, President of the United States, Presidential nominee, Republican Party (United States)

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Ariana Grande Lost White House Gig Because She Licked A Donut

According to DNC emails released via Wikileaks last week, Ariana Grande was being considered as a performer for a gala for President Obama, but in an extremely detailed back-and-forth that. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/26/2016 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Democratic Party (United States), Dobbs Ferry, Hillary Clinton, IKEA, Malm, NBC News, New York, New York Post, Presidency of Bill Clinton, President of the United States, Republican Party (United States)

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Want Your Music Added To A Playlist? How To Message A Spotify User

As the popularity of playlists continues to increase, it becomes important to make them as consumer-friendly as possible, and that there be a way for the playlist listener to contact the playlist. Continue reading

Guest Post on 08/21/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (2)

Tags: Apple Inc., Barack Obama, bEATPORT, Chief content officer, Frank Sinatra, iTunes, Justin Timberlake, playlist, President of the United States, Spotify

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REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review

Indie music's battle with Apple Music, Spotify's latest counter-moves, Neil Young's dustup with Donald Trump and more; all contributed to yet another week of turmoil and change in the ever-evolving. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 06/20/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Bernie Sanders, Canadian nationality law, Donald Trump, Neil Young, President of the United States, Republican Party (United States), Rockin' in the Free World, Spotify, Trump Tower (New York City), YouTube

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Neil Young Issues Statement Reacting To Donald Trump

Since it was a "public performance," it was probably legal when Donald Trumps used a Neil Young song to herald his entrance into the race for the Republican presidential nod.. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 06/19/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Bernie Sanders, Canadian nationality law, Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, Los Angeles, Neil Young, President of the United States, Rockin' in the Free World, United States, United States presidential election

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