Tag: bEATPORT

Any Artist Can Now Upload Mixes To Beatport, But They’ll Earn Just 5-10% Of Revenue

UPDATED: Beatport has been making some aggressive moves of late, including a partnership to power an EDM channel on Spotify. Now, Beatport is aiming straight for Soundcloud and allowing anyone. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/31/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (3)

Tags: Apple Inc., bEATPORT, Chief content officer, Dance music, Electronic music, EMC Corporation, SFX (magazine), Soundcloud, Spotify, Streaming media

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5 Reasons Music Compilations Belong On Your Radar

With the increased presence of "mood" playlists on streaming services like Spotify, musical compilations have been becoming more and more popular. These compilations could represent one of the best ways. Continue reading

Guest Post on 07/29/2015 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Al Franken, Apple Inc., bEATPORT, Chief content officer, iTunes, List of online music databases, record label, SFX (magazine), Spotify, Streaming media

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Why You Should Care About Music Metadata

In this episode of Music Biz Podcast, we talk with Bill Wilson, who is the VP of digital strategy and business development at the Music Business Association. We talk to. Continue reading

admin on 07/29/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Apple Inc., bEATPORT, Berklee College of Music, Cleveland Browns, Facebook, Florida, iTunes, press kit, Soundcloud, Youth culture

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How Haulix is Preventing Albums from Leaking

In this episode of Music Biz Podcast, Alex May talks with James Shotwell of Haulix, a platform for artists to securely share electronic press kits. As the company’s Social Media. Continue reading

admin on 07/28/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Amazon Cloud Drive, Apple Inc., bEATPORT, Berklee College of Music, Compact disc, Cost-effectiveness analysis, iTunes, record label, Soundcloud, Youth culture

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4 Lies They Taught You In Music School

While a college education theoretically prepares one for life in the real world, the reality is often quite different. Here are a few misconceptions that recent college grads may have. Continue reading

Guest Post on 07/27/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (3)

Tags: Australian Labor Party, Barry Silbert, bEATPORT, Berklee College of Music, Bitcoin, Boise, Idaho, iTunes, music industry, record label, Web presence

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REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review

Significant growth from both Rhapsody and BandsInTown, the founder of Grooveshark is found dead, and we question whether or not music streaming exclusives even matter. This and more in our. Continue reading

Guest Post on 07/25/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Apple Inc., bEATPORT, Brazil, Colombia, Napster, Rhapsody (online music service), SFX (magazine), Spotify, Streaming media, Subscription business model

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How To Get Your Music Featured On iTunes, Beatport

Looking to get your music featured on Beatport or iTunes? Here are some different rules and techniques to utilize that will help to draw increased attention to your music, whatever service. Continue reading

admin on 07/23/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Apple Inc., bEATPORT, Chief content officer, Facebook, internet, music industry, record label, Spotify, Streaming media, YouTube

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Major Executive Shakeup At EDM Giant SFXE

Much like its founder Robert Sillerman, EDM giant SFX Entertainment has been constantly shifting and somewhat volatile since birth. Now, just days before Sillerman is set to take the public. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/23/2015 in Live & Touring | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Apple Inc., Artist, bEATPORT, Disc jockey, Electronic dance music, Electronic music, playlist, SFX (magazine), Spotify, Streaming media

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Average Spotify User Discovers 26 New Artists Every Month

An official stat from Spotify buried in a press release announcing a partnership with SFX's Beatport and some basic math net a statistic that should make both independent artists and. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/22/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (6)

Tags: 19 Entertainment, Apple Inc., bEATPORT, Carrie Underwood, Independent record label, Kelly Clarkson, List of Idol winners, record label, Sony, Spotify

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SFX’s Beatport To Power Major EDM Hub on Spotify

Spotify and Beatport today announced a significant partnership. That means that a major music streamer is partnering with another significant music streamer. This sector really is starting to mature.

Bruce Houghton on 07/22/2015 in Music Tech | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: 19 Entertainment, Artist, bEATPORT, Carrie Underwood, Creative director, Electronic dance music, Electronic music, record label, Spotify, Streaming media

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