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Artificial Intelligence Is The Future Of Music and Here’s Why

During the course of 2016, the music industry saw double digit growth for the first time since 1998, something for which they have artificial intelligence, and its use by platforms. Continue reading

Guest Post on 04/14/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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8 Things Every Musician’s Website Must Have

If you're having a difficult time getting traction with your music online through mediums like Spotify and Soundcloud, building a website can be a great way to have a one. Continue reading

admin on 04/14/2017 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Jay Z’s Catalog Pulled From Spotify, Apple Music [UPDATED]

UPDATE: Jay Z’s solo catalog has been pulled from Spotify and Apple Music, but remains available on Tidal, which he founded and controls. Jay Z had pulled his debut album "Reasonable. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/10/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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TOP POSTS: This Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot

Some the chart-toppers on Hypebot this week included articles looking at a new strategy for releasing music, how Apple is further crowding Snapchat out of the market, Facebook's hiring ramp-up,. Continue reading

admin on 03/31/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Apple Music Had 20% More Users Last Month Than Spotify or Pandora

90 day free trials helped Apple Music amass 20% more unique monthly users in the U.S. in February than Spotify or Pandora, says a new just released study by Verto Index.

Bruce Houghton on 03/30/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How to Make Free Music Make Money [Dave Kusek]

Today it seems like indie musicians have to constantly compete with free. But what if you don’t have to compete at all? Free music can be a great way to actually make MORE money in the long run – if you use it strategically. Learn how to make free music make money for you.

Guest Post on 03/28/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review

In this meander back through a full week of music industry news, we revisit the YouTube ad boycott, the introduction of a new bill politicizing the U.S. Copyright office, SoundCloud's. Continue reading

admin on 03/25/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Chance The Rapper Says Apple Music Paid $500,000 For 2 Week “Coloring Book” Exclusive

After weeks of questions from insistent fans, Chance The Rapper shared that Apple Music had paid $500,000 last year for a two week exclusive on his then highly anticipated "Coloring. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/17/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Analysis Of How Users Of Each Streaming Music Service Differ

Given that the content made available on streaming services is largely the same from platform to platform, what actually differentiates them? This article explores the role of audience, and the. Continue reading

Guest Post on 03/17/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (3)
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What Do Users Really Want In Their Premium Streaming Music Service? [Glenn Peoples]

What do consumers really want in a premium music service? Great playlists. People really care about playlists, concludes Glenn Peoples, Music Insights and Analytics at Pandora on the day that the. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/15/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Songkick Announces Shazam Integration, New Stats

Songkick is now integrated within the hugely popular Shazam app. Songkick's database of million concerts and events is being rolled out today to Shazam users worldwide. 

Bruce Houghton on 03/14/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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