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11 #SXSW Hacks For The Unprepared [Kosha Dillz]

With SXSW just a week a way, and with time running out to prepare, this helpful set of tips from rapper Kosha Dillz outlines eleven different ideas for those who find. Continue reading

Guest Post on 03/08/2017 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)

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WED. BRIEF: Int’l Women’s Day • Spotify Player Backlash • Shinoda MIDEM Keynote • iHeartRadio Hack Day • More

3.8.17 Music Business News From Around The Web ‘To the doubters and naysayers and everyone who gave me hell and said I could not, that I would not or I. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/08/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

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How Accurate Are All Those Music Subscription Subscriber Numbers?

In the wake of Spotify's big announcement that they had recently hit 50 million subscribers, Chris Castle takes a moment to examine the accuracy of streaming companies reports regarding just how. Continue reading

Guest Post on 03/07/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Apple Music, BuzzFeed, ComScore, Digital media, Meredith Kopit Levien, Spotify, Streaming media, Subscription business model, The New York Times, Twitter

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CD Baby Publishing Now Represents 100,000 Songwriters, Expanding To 18 More Countries

Indie music services platform CD Baby is now providing publishing administration to more than 100,000 songwriters, the company announced today, alongside a major expansion into new territories.

Bruce Houghton on 03/07/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Apple Inc., Apple Music, Disc jockey, independent music, Las Vegas, New York, playlist, Spotify, Streaming media, Subscription business model, Twitter

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7 Best Practices For Building A Music Community On Instagram

When it comes to developing your presence on social media, instagram has become one of the best for marketing your music, if you have an audience there. Here we go. Continue reading

Guest Post on 03/06/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Musicians React To SXSW Contract That Threatens To Inform Immigration Authorities, Festival Responds

SXSW has been dragged kicking and screaming into the immigration debate thanks to its official contract which threatens to notify U.S. immigration authorities if an artist plays official or unofficial. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/03/2017 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (1)

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As Snapchat Stock Continues To Soar Friday (↑12%), Will Music Be Its Killer App?

Snapchat stock [NYSE: SNAP] opened Friday at $26.25, up 54% from its initial $17 IPO price on Thursday. By 10:30 AM ET Friday, the stock was up another 12% to. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/03/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

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OFFICIAL: Spotify Has 50 Million Paid Subscribers

Spotify yesterday confirmed that it now has more than 50 million paid subscribers to its Premium streaming music service. That's up 25% from the 4o million announced 7 months ago. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/03/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Amazon Music, Apple Inc., Apple Music, Compact disc, Comparison of on-demand streaming music services, Grammy Award, Jay-Z, Netflix, Prince (musician), Purple Rain (film), Spotify, Streaming media, The New York Times, Tidal (service), Twitter, Warner Bros.

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Snapchat Stock Surges 50% On Market Debut, Even As User Growth Shifts To The Less Desirable 45+ Demo

Shares of Snapchat's parent company SNAP opened for trading at $24 on Wednesday, up 41% from the IPO price of $17. The stock continued to climb throughout the day reaching. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/02/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Alibaba Group, Facebook, Google, Initial public offering, Instagram, New York Stock Exchange, Snap, Snapchat, The Wall Street Journal, Twitter

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Matt FX On Being A Music Supervisor

At the ripe age of 25, Matt FX shares how he found his way from performing as a soprano at age ten into the career of music supervisor, working on. Continue reading

Guest Post on 03/02/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

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