Tag: Artist

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

Hypebot has a whole host of tips this week, from marketing cover songs, to running a music YouTube channel, to using FanBridge as means of promoting content. All these plus. Continue reading

Guest Post on 09/12/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: AMC (TV channel), Apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic fiction, Apple Inc., Artist, BBC, Cover version, Kosha Dillz, musician, Spotify, YouTube

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Why Profit Isn’t An Issue For Apple Music

Apple Music may not be showing much of a profit, but Apple has always primarily been a hardware company, and has a history of operating many of its services, like. Continue reading

Guest Post on 09/03/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (2)

Tags: Android (operating system), App Store (iOS), Apple Inc., Apple Worldwide Developers Conference, Artist, Beastie Boys, ILife, IPhone, iTunes, IWork

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Survey Of Music Execs Reveals Some Surprises

Billboard recently gave an anonymous survey to a group of music industry executives, asking them several poignant questions about the state of the music industry and where they think it's headed in the future.

Guest Post on 09/01/2015 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Adele (singer), All Music, Apple Inc., Artist, Billboard Magazine, Electronic dance music, music festival, music industry, Robert F. X. Sillerman, SFX (magazine)

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My Phone Call With Prince

A notable figure in the industry for not only his music but also his business smarts, Prince is continuing to stand his ground with a zero tolerance policy where copyright is concerned,. Continue reading

Guest Post on 09/01/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (2)

Tags: Adidas, Apple Inc., Artist, Big data, Bill Oddie, Bird, music industry, Paisley Park Records, Prince (musician), songwriter

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Project Music Tech Accelerator Begins Accepting Applications

There are many tech accelerators offering help to early stage startups, but none focus just on music. Project Music Accelerator run by Nashville's Entrepreneur Center is the exception.

Bruce Houghton on 09/01/2015 in Music Tech | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Android (operating system), Artist, Austin, Bellagio (resort and casino), Big data, Entrepreneur, Los Angeles, music industry, Nashville, Startup company, Tennessee, Texas

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TuneCore Expands To UK

TuneCore is expanding into the UK. While the flat fee digital music distributor already has many UK based artists onboard, the expansion will allow them to be paid in local currency.. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/01/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Apple Inc., Artist, Canada, Disc jockey, Government of Japan, Instagram, IOS, iTunes, Television advertisement, YouTube

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THE PITCH: Busker – Helping Fans Support Musicians

[UPDATED] Our ongoing early stage startup series, The PITCH, today gives Busker – "a platform designed to facilitate the direct financial support of musicians" – its chance in 100 words. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/31/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (2)

Tags: Agence France-Presse, Airplay, Android (operating system), Angelo Costanzo, Artist, Associates (band), London, London Underground, music industry, Street performance

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MusicThinkTank Weekly Recap: Promote Music With Snapchat • How To Target Radio Stations • Creating A Paper Trail

This week on MusicThinkTank, we look at how to promote your music using Snapchat, why you should be leaving a paper trail of your work, and four things you never want. Continue reading

Guest Post on 08/29/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Academy Award, Artist, Australia, Indecent assault, Kerrang!, Max Clifford, Mayfair, publicist, Roadrunner Records, Writer

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4 Ways Musicians And Labels Can Identify Disruptive Products Early

While new products and services are constantly being introduced to the music industry, few of these are truly "disruptive." This article examines some telling signs that can allow artists to. Continue reading

Guest Post on 08/28/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Idol, Antigua, Artist, Asia, Big data, Board of directors, Christopher Columbus, Indies, Jews, Spanish treasure fleet

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