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The Art Of Using Cover Songs To Grow Your Audience

Many artists may have conflicted feelings about cover songs, for although they can be fun to play and offer an easy way to connect with your audience, it can also. Continue reading

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Playlist Placement’s Critical Role In Having Your Music Discovered

While radio may have once been the means of making or breaking a hit, the onset of the streaming age means the playlist is now the primary avenue for listener. Continue reading

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Tags: Amazon S3, Android (operating system), Apple Music, Drake (musician), Ed Sheeran, IOS, playlist, Spotify, Stream, Streaming media

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Will The Online Music Experience Another Myspace Moment?

Here Bas Grasmayer explains why he believes online music may be on the verge of another Myspace style implosion, and why this could open up new opportunities for those operating. Continue reading

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Nora Germain Shares Advice, Inspiration For Artists

In this interview Nora Germain, a seasoned violinist and veteran of the stage, shares her extensive DIY knowledge, particularly when it comes to the running a PledgeMusic campaign, as well as. Continue reading

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Why You Should Be Using Bandsintown [Music Biz Weekly Podcast]

This week Jon Ostrow of Bandsintown joins Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert on our Music Biz Weekly podcast. If you are not using Bandsintown to distribute and promote your tour. Continue reading

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How To Get An Internship In The Music Business Without A Single Contact [Cyber PR]

My journey to a life in the music business began as an intern in the A&M Records Boston office. I'll always thank Billy Gilbert and Barry Korkin for giving me. Continue reading

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Tags: BBC Radio 2, Beauty Behind the Madness, Donald Trump, independent music, Independent record label, Initial public offering, record label, Spotify, Streaming media, Warner Music Group

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Music Publishing Update 4.21.17: ASCAP “I Create Music Expo” Recap

ASCAP’s 12th annual “I Create Music” Expo took place last week in Los Angeles. The national conference dedicated to songwriting and composing provides a unique opportunity for songwriters, composers, artists, producers,. Continue reading

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Tags: American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Detroit, Elton John, Grammy Award, Jamaica, Katy Perry, Marvin Gaye, Motown, Stevie Wonder, Uptight (Everything's Alright)

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The Battle For Concerts In LA, NYC: Azoff, AEG Go To War

Choosing to play at the Staples Center instead of the Forum can have consequences for artists in an increasingly competitive Los Angeles market.

Bruce Houghton on 04/21/2017 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Civil Liberties Union, Bebe Rexha, Blake Griffin, Bossip, Cleveland Cavaliers, Donald Trump, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Clippers, National Basketball Association, Staples Center

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5 Reasons Having An Electronic Press Kit Is Important

In the digital age, having a slew of physical material on hand is no longer the necessity it once was, but having an electronic press kit has become essential, particularly. Continue reading

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Tags: Advertising mail, Andreas Schleicher, Axel Rudi Pell, Ayala Alabang, Dimension 404, Information Age, Joel McHale, Mark Hamill, Patton Oswalt, press kit

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Google Play Music Becomes Default Music Service On All Samsung Mobile Devices

Apple Music got a huge leg up as the default music services on tens of millions of iPhones and other Apple Devices. Now Google Play Music is getting a similar. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/21/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Android (operating system), Apple Inc., Apple Music, Google, Google Play Music, IPhone, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy, Smartphone, Streaming media

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