Tag: Streaming media

5 Worst Ways To Describe Your Band To Journalists

When looking to gain any kind of traction with the music industry press, there are a few all-too-commonly used descriptors that should be avoided at all costs when describing a band. Continue reading

Guest Post on 07/22/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (2)

Tags: 'Merican, Albuquerque, Alternative Press, Alternative rock, Apple Inc., Artist, Berlin, Big D and the Kids Table, Black Merda, Brokeback (band), New Mexico, Record shop, Streaming media

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Major Artists You Won’t Find On Spotify Or Any Music Streaming Service

It didn't matter as much when streaming music was primarily attracting fan who prefer deep catalog over hits. But as more casual music fans convert to streaming, they are in for. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/21/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (9)

Tags: App Store (iOS), Apple Inc., Bob Seger, Competition law, Def Leppard, Federal government of the United States, Garth Brooks, IOS, IPhone, iTunes, Jango, Led Zeppelin, Pandora Radio, Reuters, Rhapsody (online music service), Spotify, Streaming media, Taylor Swift

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Grooveshark Co-Founder Josh Greenberg Found Dead

Grooveshark cofounder Josh Greenberg was found dead Sunday by his girlfriend. The two shared a Gainesville, Florida apartment. He was 28.

Bruce Houghton on 07/20/2015 in Music Tech | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Facebook, Florida, Gainesville, Grooveshark, Josh Greenberg, List of online music databases, record label, Sam Tarantino, Streaming media, The Gainesville Sun, University of Florida

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Poll of 17,000 Apple Users Spells Trouble For Spotify

[UPDATED] Apple Music launched with an undeniable advantage. More than 55 million U.S. households have at least one iPhone, iPad, iPod or Mac, and millions more use iTunes on a PC.. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/20/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Android (operating system), Apple Inc., Apple Software Update, IOS, IPad, IPhone, IPod Touch, iTunes, Spotify, Streaming media

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Why Facebook Would Start A New Music Service

Why would Facebook want to join the increasingly crowded field of music streaming? Here we look at some of the advantages Facebook might have over its many competitors.

Guest Post on 07/20/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Apple Inc., Facebook, iTunes, Music Ally, music video, record label, Spotify, Streaming media, User-generated content, YouTube

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Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. And Indie Music

This week Hypebot offers some tips for improving your reach on Facebook, being a successful songwriter, gaining a handle on Apple Music, and how to get the most out of. Continue reading

Guest Post on 07/18/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: (Ghost) Riders in the Sky: A Cowboy Legend, Aloe Blacc, Apple Inc., CD Baby, Facebook, music industry, PledgeMusic, Singer-songwriter, songwriter, Streaming media

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Birdman, Cash Money Sue Jay Z’s “Desperate…Struggling” Tidal For $50M Over Lil Wayne Release

You have to wonder if owning a streaming music is as cool as Jay Z thought it would be when he shelled out millions to buy and relaunch Tidal. Every. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/17/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: 19 Entertainment, Birdman (rapper), Cash Money Records, Exclusive right, Jay-Z, lawsuit, Lil Wayne, record label, Streaming media, TMZ (website)

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Music Publishing News Roundup 7.17.2015: YouTube Music Key • Apple Inquiry • PRS Controversy

Youtube CEO Susan Wojcicki explains why Music Key will be different from other streaming services. At Fortune’s Brainstorm Tech event this week, Wojcicki explained that Music Key is video based, serving. Continue reading

Bob Baker on 07/17/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: App Store (iOS), Apple Inc., European Commission, Federal Trade Commission, Getty Images, independent music, iTunes, music industry, Spotify, Streaming media

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An In-Depth Review Of Apple Music

In this episode of Music Biz Podcast, Cortney Harding and Kyle Bylin review Apple Music. They both spent a lot of time using the brand-new service before they gathered to. Continue reading

admin on 07/16/2015 in Apps, Mobile & SMS | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: 97.3 FM (Brisbane), album, Apple Inc., bEATPORT, Compact disc, IOS, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Streaming media

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SaaSing The Music Business [Ethan Kaplan]

What does the shift to a streaming music economy mean for the industry as a whole? As the business changes and SasS (Software as a Service) providers become the dominant. Continue reading

Guest Post on 07/16/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Apple Inc., Average revenue per user, Cashier, IPod, iTunes, ITunes Store, music industry, Nielsen SoundScan, Streaming media, Warner Bros. Records

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