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Martin Atkins Wants To Teach You To Thrive In The New Music Industry

I don't know Martin Atkins personally,  but people that I trust tell me that this guy is the real deal.  I do know that he was the drummer in Ministry. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/08/2009 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (7)
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c/o pop Convention Gathers Momentum

With Popkomm taking a year off, the importance of the c/o pop – Pop Culture 2.0 gathering August 12-16 in Cologne, Germany has increased exponentially. The organizers have risen to. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/08/2009 in Uncategorized | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Wednesday’s Music Brief: Free “Free”, Martin Atkins, Slump Continues, iLike & More

HYPEBOT FEATURES: Read Chris Anderson's New Book "Free" For Free The End Of The Era Of Celebrity? Internet Holds Up Under Jackson Onslaught Martin Atkins Wants To Teach You To. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/08/2009 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Pandora, Other Webcasters Reach Royalty Deal

After two year of wrangling, "pure-play webcasters" (those who do not also broadcast over the air or are part of large corporations) have reached a settlement for royalty payments to. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/07/2009 in Streaming | Permalink | Comments (0)
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An Insider’s View Of Amanda Palmer’s Success

Amanda Palmer of the Dresden Dolls has shown very public disdain for her record label Roadrunner/WMG. So when she made a splash recently by earning $19,000 in 10 hours on. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/07/2009 in Music Marketing | Permalink | Comments (22)
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Hypebot Joins 5 Bloggers Advising Indie Artist X

I've joined 5 music industry bloggers and consultants led by KnowTheMusicBiz.com's David Rose in offering free advice to an aspiring indie artist that we'll only identifyi Indie Artist X as. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/07/2009 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (3)
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The Trouble With MySpace Is Michael Jackson

***MEDIA ADVISORY*** MICHAEL JACKSON MEMORIAL SERVICE STREAMING LIVE ON MYSPACE WHAT: MySpace invites Michael Jackson’s fans and friends all over the world to participate in his memorial service via a. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/07/2009 in Social Media | Permalink | Comments (3)
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GOOD IDEA: Beck Re-Records Classic Albums For Free Series

GOOD IDEA an ongoing series of doable ideas that might be worth riffing on Beck has started something he's called the Record Club for which he and friends like Devendra. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/07/2009 in Music Marketing | Permalink | Comments (8)
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Franklins Row: The Publisher As The Label

"Where The Publisher Is The Label And The Writer Is The Artist" That's the motto of Franklins Row Music Publishing. Formed by several songwriters, this innovative company hopes to combine. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/07/2009 in Songwriting & Music Publishing | Permalink | Comments (6)
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Probably The Best Collaborative Music Video Ever

Watch and learn a bit about creative fan engagement. This music video for the song “Hibi no Neiro (Tone of Everyday)” by the Japanese band Sour is a selection of. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/07/2009 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Help Name Milestones In Modern Music Marketing

I 've started working on a post of my Top Top 10 Milestones In Modern Music Marketing. I thinking about marketing campaigns or events that represent major shifts in how. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/07/2009 in Music Marketing | Permalink | Comments (4)
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