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iTunes 12.3 Major Upgrade Released

Just three month after the last major iTunes upgraded, version 12.3 was released today. The biggest addition is compatibility with Apple's iOS 9, also released today.  But there are several. Continue reading

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Giving Fans A V.I.P. Experience Using Periscope

The live streaming video app Periscope was recently acquired by Twitter and has been on the rise since its launch. Looking at the group Veruca Salt as a case study, this article explores. Continue reading

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Will Social Networks Ever Be Able To Master Music?

While some of the more diminutive players in the field of social networking like Vine and Flipagram have been making great strides when it comes to integrating music with their. Continue reading

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VOTE: Should Playlist Creators Be Paid?

Playlists on Spotify and elsewhere are the new radio – curated content from a trusted source. As their importance has grown, efforts  - both legititmate and not so – to. Continue reading

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Hit Records You Didn’t Realize Were Cover Songs

What do Jimi Hendrix, Santana, The Black Crowes, Marilyn Manson and The White Stripes all have in common?  Some of their biggest hits were cover songs and most of their. Continue reading

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Share Your Ideas And Stories On MusicThinkTank

Our sister site, MusicThinkTank was created to share opinions, ideas and best practices for the new music industry.  To provide our community the with the best possible content, we are asking. Continue reading

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Musicians: Tell Your Story With Flipagram

Flipagram, a rapidly growing social network, allows users to create short videos and photo compilations set to music. The service provides a new way for artists to circulate their music. Continue reading

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Midem Moves Music Conference To Early June

Global music industry mega-conference Midem is moving its dates again. After a shift from winter to late June last year, the Cannes-based gathering is moving to early June.

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Fair Use Set For Shakeup As “Purple Rain” UMG Trial Moves Forward

What constitutes "fair use" of music seems about to be redefined as a panel of ederal judged allows the appeal of  the 2007 case of a toddler dancing to Prince's Purple Rain. Continue reading

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Publishers Respond To Defense Of Beatles Covers Albums

Robert Hutton, Executive Directer of the Canadian Music Publishers Association, responds to Michael Geist's article regarding Stargrove Entertainment's legal action against those allegedly working to disrupt their sale of public. Continue reading

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