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Music Publishing News Roundup 11.20.15: Passman On Freemium • Spotify Fan Insights • Storms At Tidal

Donald Passman recently shared some interesting thoughts with Billboard regarding the ‘Freemium Model’ employed by some streaming services as well as a few other new realities facing today’s music economy.. Continue reading

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10 Tips For Flying With Your Music Equipment

The holidays are coming and air travel is on the minds of many a musician. Recently it has become increasingly difficult for artists to travel with their instruments, but by following. Continue reading

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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

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THU. NEWS BRIEF: CDs Are Dead? Adele Ships 3.6M In U.S. • Sillerman Withdraws SFXE Bid • StageLight App • More

Thursday 11.19.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Adele shipping 3.6M CDs in U.S. is a reminder that change comes slowly…  Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE 

Bruce Houghton on 11/19/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Eagles of Death Metal Make First Statement Since Paris Attacks

“Love overshadows evil” was the message in the first statement from U.S. musicians Eagles Of Death Metal since the horrific attack at their Paris concert earlier this week. "Although bonded. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 11/18/2015 in Live & Ticketing | 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

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Muddy Ground Or Pastures Green? The Highs And Lows Of Online Engagement

Being forced to spend large quantities of time staring at a screen is one of the realities of being an independent artist in 2015, and while this can be frustrating, online engagement and effective. Continue reading

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The Importance Of Music In Aftermath Of Paris Attacks [HEEMS]

"In a terrible world, I think music is a tool no different from religion to get through difficult times." – Heems on why he performed in Paris last night via. Continue reading

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Renman U: An Honest Look at the Music Biz from Steve Rennie

Steve Rennie has spent the last 30+ years in the music business wearing a number of hats: manager of Incubus, concert promoter, record executive, host of Renman Live, and now. Continue reading

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Rdio Deal Is Admission That Pandora Business Model Is Unsustainable, Marks Beginning Of The End For Free Music Streaming

Headlines that Pandora purchased a bankrupt Rdio signal consolidation.  But it's also a sign that even Pandora, the largest and most successful streaming music service, knows that its current business model is. Continue reading

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