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4 Dirty Little Secrets Of Music 2.0

Sorry to tell you this, but… BIG CHECK BOOKS STILL TRUMP BIG IDEAS – Just ask any music start-up. You’d think that the major labels would embrace every great idea. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 12/17/2008 in Uncategorized | Permalink | Comments (9)
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Minty Fresh’s Powers Answers “What Is Working?

In conjunction with US. independent music trade group A2IM (American Association Of Independent Music), we’re asking indie professionals: In this fractured media landscape, what is working? What outlets and tools. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 12/17/2008 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Video Interview with RCRD LBL’s Elliot Aronow

Threadbanger’s Rob Czar sits down with Elliot Aronow, the Creative Director of RCRD LBL, an online record label and blog that offers free curated music downloads. (via WEPCtv)

Bruce Houghton on 12/17/2008 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Hip Hop News From Pro Hip Hop

   Street Team Costume for B-Real’s Smoke N Mirrors B-Real’s Smoke N Mirrors is due February 24th with a skull themed promotional campaign. It’s another week of slow Hip Hop. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 12/17/2008 in Uncategorized | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Wednesday’s Music Briefing: Apple, Music Startups, J. River, Ted Cohen Vlogs & More

HYPEBOT FEATURES: EMI.com Relaunches As Music Discovery Lab 7Digital Tips Toe In Free Ad Supported Waters Minty Fresh’s Powers Answers "What Is Working? 4 Dirty Little Secrets Of Music 2.0. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 12/17/2008 in Uncategorized | Permalink | Comments (1)
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bluhammock’s Jaylaan Shares “What Is Working?”

In conjunction with US. independent music trade group A2IM (American Association Of Independent Music), we’re asking indie professionals: In this fractured media landscape, what is working? What outlets and tools. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 12/16/2008 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)
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EMI Pulls Coldpay vs. Satriani Videos From YouTube

EMI is using the full force of copyright law and its deal with YouTube to pull the videos that show the strong comparisons between Coldplay song "Vida La Vida" Joe. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 12/16/2008 in YouTube & Video | Permalink | Comments (3)
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What Are Your Music Industry Predictions For ’09?

It’s been quite a year for the music industry and I’ve been working on my list of predictions for 2009. I’d say about 60% of what I wrote last year. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 12/16/2008 in Uncategorized | Permalink | Comments (3)
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Tuesday’s New Music Briefing: RIAA, 1st Q Releases, Musicane, G ‘n R & More

HYPEBOT FEATURES: EMI Pulls Coldpay vs. Satriani Videos From YouTube bluhammock’s Jaylaan Shares "What Is Working?" What Are Your Music Industry Predictions For ’09? Join The Discussion: Could CD Quality. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 12/16/2008 in Uncategorized | Permalink | Comments (2)
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Kid Rock & AC/DC Rank 3,4 In 2008 Despite Anti-Digital Stance

Nielsen SoundScan reports show that Kid Rock’s "Rock N Roll Jesus" was the third best selling album of the year in the U.S. as of the beginning of December.  The. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 12/15/2008 in Vinyl, Cassettes & Retail | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Could CD Quality Downloads Be An Answer To The Sales Slump?

Is it possible that super-high quality lossless music downloads could play a role in bringing consumers back to the habit of paying for music? Some evidence may point in that. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 12/15/2008 in Uncategorized | Permalink | Comments (5)
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