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This Week in Music Commentary

Boston based MC Cam Meekins discusses hip hop, major labels vs DIY, and his charity work, Lazy Rich speaks on the importance of first impressions, and hit producer Om'Mas Keith explains why. Continue reading

Guest Post on 09/27/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: DJ Khaled, Do it yourself, Drake (entertainer), Elle Varner, Grammy Award, Hip hop music, independent music, J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, Jay-Z, record label

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Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y And Indie Music

This week on Hypebot we shared a myriad of valuable tips for the independent musician, from the importance of being on Instagram, to how artists can make money off of. Continue reading

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Tags: " copyright infringement, Acceptable use policy, Author, Code Geass, copyright, Corporate title, Extended play, Facebook, FAIR USE Act, Public domain

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Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Best Apps For Music Lovers • Are You Getting The Most From Your Fans? • More

This week on MusicThinkTank, we look at some of the best apps and accessories for mobile music fans, whether or not you're getting the most from your current fans, five excellent. Continue reading

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Tags: Accessory digestive gland, American Eagle Outfitters, Andy Warhol, Bernie Taupin, Best value, Cary, Chicago, Competition (economics), Creative director, Do I, Illinois

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REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review

In this edition of our weekly rewind, we hear from another side of the streaming playola debate, learn about the shocking amount of time people spend on Facebook, and watch. Continue reading

Guest Post on 09/26/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Apple Inc., File size, IPhone, Los Angeles, music industry, Public domain, Scalable Vector Graphics, Share-alike, Switzerland, Traffic sign

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Cam Meekins On Hip Hop, Major Labels vs D.I.Y. And Giving Back

Here TuneCore talks with MC/Producer Cam Meekins about the challenges of making a career in hip hop, his signing to and subsequent departure from Atlantic Records to start his own. Continue reading

Guest Post on 09/25/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: album, Apple Inc., Apple Worldwide Developers Conference, Hip hop music, Instagram, iTunes, music industry, New York City, Thelonious Monk, YouTube

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Freemium Model Works For Pandora But Is Devastating To Songwriters [Op-Ed]

Although Pandora's CEO Brian McAndrews recently boasted of the success of their free music streaming service, claiming that Americans are unwilling to pay for streaming, a breakdown of their revenue. Continue reading

Guest Post on 09/25/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (2)

Tags: 2 Chainz, Accountancy, Adele (singer), Administration (law), Billboard Magazine, iTunes, music industry, Music publisher (popular music), record label, Spotify

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The Changing Role Of Social Media For Bands And Brands

Social media has, undeniably, been a game changer for musicians, but as the social media landscape continues to shift, so too does its role for artists and marketers and it. Continue reading

admin on 09/25/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Album cover, American Idol, Apple Inc., Artist, Facebook, Fan (person), Instagram, social media, Twitter, YouTube

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Music Publishing News Roundup 9.25.15: Streaming Milestone • BMI Bonuses • Pandora Rate Win

New reporting from the RIAA indicates a new milestone as music streaming revenue surpasses physical sales for the first time in the United States. Reporting from the first half of the. Continue reading

Bob Baker on 09/25/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Apple Inc., Cary Sherman, Compact disc, iTunes, LP record, music industry, Recording Industry Association of America, revenue, Spotify, Streaming media

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Why You Need To Be On Instagram, Even If It Means Spending Less Time On Twitter

If you are marketing music and not consistently interacting on Instagram, you are missing a huge opportunity. The picture based social network passed 400 million users this week with growth. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/25/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (4)

Tags: album, Facebook, Flickr, Instagram, Pinterest, social media, Social networking service, tumblr, Twitter, YouTube

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