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Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino Advocates For Free Market Approach To Ticket Resales

While presenting at Canadian Music Week in Toronto, Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino, said he views plans for legislation to fight digital scalpers on the secondary market as unrealistic.

Bruce Houghton on 04/24/2017 in Live & Touring | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Apartment, Eastern Time Zone, Ontario, Presidents' Trophy, Prince Harry, The Globe and Mail, The Japan Times, Toronto, Toronto Maple Leafs, Washington Capitals

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Relieving Stress Through Singing

Letting loose and belting out your favorite song at a karaoke bar can be an excellent way to reduce stress in your life, and leave you with an energized feeling of positivity.. Continue reading

admin on 04/19/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

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5-Step Guide To Getting Music Blog Coverage For Your Next Release

Most musicians want their music heard, and hiring a publicist can be a great way of getting the word out. Unfortunately, publicists are also expensive, and not always affordable on a. Continue reading

Guest Post on 04/06/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Associated Press, Chuck Barris, Facebook, publicist, publishing, social media, The Dating Game, The Gong Show, The Japan Times, The Newlywed Game

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WMG Launches Fan-Driven, Vinyl-Only Label Run Out Groove

Warner Music Group has launched Run Out Groove, a fan-driven, vinyl-only record label. Initial offerings include Echo & The Bunnymen, Golden Smog, MC5, Secret Machines and Solomon Burke.

Bruce Houghton on 03/29/2017 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Amélie, Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway, music industry, record label, Sony Music Entertainment, Spotify, Streaming media, The Japan Times, Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group

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Growth Slows In Italy’s Recorded Music Market

While streaming and vinyl were both bright spots for the sector, growth in Italy's music market appears to have stalled, growing by just 0.4% in 2016. Overall, the market was worth. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/27/2017 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Future Of Music Coalition, A2IM, Recording Academy, APAP Join New Trump Visa Battle

Twenty three music industry and musician trade group have joined together to battle President Trump's March 6th Executive Order to implement new screening, visa issuance, and admissions procedures for the. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/22/2017 in Live & Touring | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Advice and consent, Al-Qaeda, Immigration, Immigration to the United States, Republican Party (United States), Supreme Court of the United States, The Japan Times, United States, United States House of Representatives, United States Senate

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Jake Schneider Exits Madison House

Veteran music agent Jake Schneider has left his longtime post at Madison House. Schneider, who joined Madison House as a booking agent in 2005, had become a partner at the. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/10/2017 in Live & Touring | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Facebook Looks To Hire Legal Director Of Music Licensing As It Beefs Up Music Team

A new job posting adds provides further proof that Facebook is finally getting serious about music. Facebook is now advertising for a Legal Director of Music Licensing to join Tamara. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 02/28/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Advertising, Advertising campaign, Facebook, Google, Google Play, Sony Music Entertainment, The Japan Times, Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group, YouTube

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SoundCloud Adds Robust $4.99 On Demand Streaming Plan, But Many Artists Remain Unpaid

SoundCloud has added a $4.99 per month 120 million track on demand streaming subscription tier that includes most of the features – but not all of the tracks – that. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 02/28/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Folk Alliance Announces 2017 Spirit of Folk Awards Recipients

Just ahead of this week's convention in Kansas City, Folk Alliance International has announced the 2017 recipients of the Elaine Weissman Lifetime Achievement Awards and the Spirit of Folk Awards. . Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 02/15/2017 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Associated Press, Atlanta, Bakersfield, California, Health care, Kansas, Kansas City, Missouri, Raytown, The Japan Times, The Kansas City Star

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