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Why Music Streaming Isn’t Really About The Music

It may seem strange for companies like YouTube and Amazon to be entering the streaming industry, particularly given how notoriously unprofitable it is, but by offering it bundled with other services, profitability becomes less. Continue reading

Guest Post on 11/30/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Spotify Offers Deep Discounts – 3 Months For 99¢, Free With Chromecast – Artists Get Nothing

Just in time for the holiday buying season, Spotify is repeating some the deep discounts that it offered earlier this year. And while they may help keep the music streamer. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 11/30/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Top Christmans Gifts For Musicians, Music Lovers – 50% OFF & More

Today is Black Friday and  to help you get the best deals on gifts for musicians and music lovers , we've created this quick guide.

Bruce Houghton on 11/27/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)
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SiriusXM Names Its Artists, Songs Of The Year, Predictions For 2016

Sirius XM weighs into the end of the year "Best Of" waters with its own curated Best Artists and Songs lists including some predictions for who will be the breakthrough artists. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 11/27/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Full Adele 25 Album Is Available On Only One Streaming Music Service: Pandora

Fans of Adele can't here her new blockbuster release 25 on Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer and the world's other on-demand music services.  But they can hear it on Pandora.  

Bruce Houghton on 11/25/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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The Pros And Cons Of Pandora’s Rdio Purchase

Pandora's recent procurement of the streaming service Rdio (it's second major acquisition of late, following Ticketfly) could help Pandora to expand its global customer base, but the purchase also brings with. Continue reading

Guest Post on 11/24/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (2)
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Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y & Indie Music

This week Hypebot has advice for the do-it-yourself musician on how to effectively delegate work, why you should be pitching smaller music blogs and, just in time for the holidays,. Continue reading

admin on 11/21/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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RIAA Introduces A Hi-Res Music Logo, Plus Some Confusion

In an effort to get serious about hi-res music, major label lobbying group, the RIAA, has introduced an official hi-res logo. However this new image, along with the RIAA's strange. Continue reading

Guest Post on 11/19/2015 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Deadlines For Record Store Day 2016

Record Store Day is arguably the most important day on the indie music calendar. Participation is a part of many music marketing plans; and the deadlines and dues dates have just been announced.  Here. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 11/18/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Yes, You Can Hire A Fake Crowd

Thanks to the service of companies like Crowds On Demand, having genuine popularity is no longer required in order to obtain a large and enthusiastic audience for your upcoming show.

Guest Post on 11/17/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Merlin Announces Board Election Results

Indie music global digital rights agency Merlin today announced results of its biennial board elections. Those elected will serve for two years.

Bruce Houghton on 11/17/2015 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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