Prediction: Apple, Google Finally Launching Subscription Services Will Be A Game-Changer

By David Dufresne (@DavidDufresne), CEO of Bandzoogle, a website builder and marketing platform for independent music artists. I think when Apple and Google finally launch subscription music services (or partner up with an. Continue reading

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Ignore The Labels If You Want To Get Signed

Ethan Schiff is an artist manager. He’s on Twitter @ethanschiff and blogs on creative music entrepreneurship at www.SchiffBlog.com. Although the music industry is evolving, it is still hard for artists. Continue reading

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Poll: Should You Be Responsible For Taxes On Digital Music And Apps?

By Eliot Van Buskirk of Evolver.fm. On Monday, the U.S. Senate approved new taxes on digital and physical goods sold on the internet, including apps and digital music. This probably. Continue reading

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What Is SoLoMo Marketing? And Why It’s Time To Start Doing It

By Brandon Chiat, co-founder, Marquee a live music discovery and rewards application. There’s a new buzzword being thrown around by marketing teams. SoLoMo, which stands for Social-Local-Mobile, refers to the integration. Continue reading

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BitTorrent Bundle Launches With Robust In-Torrent Direct-to-Fan Features

BitTorrent Bundles debuted in Alpha yesterday with a promo package from Ultra Music's Kaskade who's building up to the release of his "Freaks of Nature Tour" DVD. The BitTorrent Bundle. Continue reading

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3 Ways Your Band Can Use Creativity to Make More Money

Whether you're a solo artist or a member of a band, funding your pursuit of music is a constant battle. Simon Tam explores three innovative ways to increase your income. Continue reading

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Tokyo City Symphony App Beautifully Captures The Innovative Spirit Of Tokyo

By Aarti Kelapure of Evolver.fm. We didn’t think Tokyo could seem any more dynamic or exciting, but that’s what Japanese creator Tsubasa Oyagi sought to do with his recently-released interactive. Continue reading

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NEWS BRIEF: Spotify Blocks Downloadify, Nas’ Urban Media Co. Raises $1.2M, Live Nation Losses Narrow & More

Wednesday 5.8.2013 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web CLICK HERE Updated Continuously Under Hypebot's More News Tab Above

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Rhapsody Adds Liner Notes, A 1st For Digital Music

At the Music Biz 2013 Conference today in LA, Rhapsody, announced that it is adding liner notes and credits to it's digital music offering. Credits for songwriters, background performers, producers. Continue reading

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Collective Artists Launches Web Promo Cooperative For Musicians

Recently TalkApolis and Hal Willis, the former CEO of Country Music Television, announced the formation of Collective Artists, an opportunity for musicians to cross-promote on the web to increase awareness. Continue reading

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