Will Jay Z’s Tidal Service Have a Hard Knock Life?

In this episode of the Upward Spiral, a music business podcast, Cortney Harding and Kyle Bylin discuss whether Jay-Z's Tidal will have a hard knock life in the crowded subscription. Continue reading

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Jay Z Relaunches TIDAL: True Artist Avengers or Just A Millionaire Musicians Club?

Yesterday Jay Z relaunched TIDAL as the first artist owned streaming music service. But the question everyone is asking today is: Will TIDAL become the first bona fide threat to. Continue reading

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5 Ways Musicians Should Be Using Periscope

Have you heard about the latest social media trend? It’s called ‘live broadcasting,’ and while there are two companies dominating the marketplace, Periscope is emerging as the leader.

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Full Text Of TIDAL’s “Declaration” Signed By Madonna, Kayne, Jay Z, Rihanna & Other Top Artists

Tuesday's relaunch of Jay Z's TIDAL music service was short on details, but long on star power and symbolism.  While only Alicia Keys spoke, here is the declaration that each artist. Continue reading

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Jay Z Launches TIDAL As “Artist Owned” Music Service: Big On Star Power, Short On Details

UPDATE 2: Jay Z unveiled his streaming music service TIDAL at a star studded event on Tuesday. As expected, the emphasis was on exclusive content and hi-def sound, but artist. Continue reading

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Copyright Essentials: 5 Things Every Musician Should Know

Music copyright law can be an intimidating world, even for the well versed, but with a general overview and a handful of pointers, you can be well on your way. Continue reading

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Music Publishing News Roundup: 3.30.2015 Apple & Beats, Songwriters on Publishing Rights, American Idol

Apple and Beats move their digital music services forward, Songwriters issue open letter about publishing rights, American Idol Alum signs a publishing deal. 

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Present Shock: When Music’s Future Arrives In The Here And Now [Kyle Bylin]

Has the conversation about streaming music services changed in recent years? Has music's future entered the absolute present? If so, how did music execs and indie artists react. Kyle Bylin, a tech. Continue reading

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

Seven Tips To Getting Sponsors For Your Band Building A Fanbase Using YouTube Cards Vinyl Delivery Services: Back to Basics in a Digital World ReverbNation Partners With SESAC, Announces CONNECT. Continue reading

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REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review

 Promise Of Digital Royalties For Producers, Mixers, And Engineers In New House Bill Beats Music Trumps Spotify In Artist Payouts TIDAL Absorbs WiMP As Jay Z Takes Ownership Of Music. Continue reading

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