Tag: Billboard Magazine

Former Billboard Editor Bill Werde Named Director Of Syracuse University Bandier Music Business Program

[UPDATED] Former Billboard editorial director Bill Werde has been named director of the Bandier Program for Music Business and the Entertainment Industries at Syracuse University. The program, established in 2006, was launched with. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/15/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: album, Alt-right, Anaheim, Antigone Rising, Apple Music, Associated Press, Australia, BBC, Beyonce, Billboard 200, Billboard Magazine, Billy Joel, Brentwood High School (New York), Brian Elias, Britney Spears, Bruce Dickinson, Burbank, California, Campus, Los Angeles, New York City, Syracuse University, United States

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How To Get More Followers On Spotify

One of the most popular streaming platforms out there, Spotify is a great tool for artists to promote their music with, but getting people to follow your playlists can be. Continue reading

Guest Post on 08/15/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (3)

Tags: Apple Music, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Billboard Magazine, Business ethics, Business Insider, music, musicians, New York, playlist, Spotify, Streaming media, Twitter

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5 Ways To Get On A Spotify Playlist

Getting on a high-traffic Spotify playlist is a great way to draw in listeners to your music, but how do you do it without followers or connections? Here we look. Continue reading

admin on 08/04/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Apple Inc., Apple Music, Artist, Australia, Billboard Magazine, Comparison of on-demand streaming music services, iTunes, playlist, Spotify, Streaming media

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Is Your Song Ready To Pitch?

As a songwriter, the right stage at which to pitch a song to an artist or their management can be a difficult call to make. Here we look at some. Continue reading

Guest Post on 05/05/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Artist, Billboard Hot 100, Billboard Magazine, Blurred Lines, Kandi Burruss, Kendrick Lamar, LP record, Marvin Gaye, Singer-songwriter, Streaming media

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Record Store Day 2017: A Reminder That Americans Still Buy Music

Did you know that one in three vinyl buyers also pays for an on-demand music subscription? Even in the age of streaming, many still want to touch, feel and own. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/20/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: album, Apple Music, Billboard 200, Billboard Magazine, Kanye West, Music recording sales certification, Recording Industry Association of America, Spotify, Streaming media, The Life of Pablo

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Hacked Coachella, Stagecoach Account Holders Offered Free ID Protection By Promoter Goldenvoice

Almost 4 weeks after we reported that the Coachella and Stagecoach festival web sites were hacked, promoter Goldenvoice is letting a million plus fans know that their data has been. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/28/2017 in Live & Touring | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Anschutz Entertainment Group, Beyonce, Billboard Magazine, California, Coachella, Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, Email address, Indio, Lady Gaga, music festival, Polo Grounds

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Teaser, Pseudo and Lyric Videos Need To Be Part of Your Content Strategy [Music Biz Weekly Podcast]

John Andosca from Hitmanmusic.net join Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert on this week's Music Biz Weekly podcast to explore the importance of teaser, pseudo and lyric videos in your content. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/24/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: About.com, Adam, Belgium, Beyonce, Billboard Magazine, Brain Traffic, Content strategy, Linkin Park, music video, Wellington's Victory

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Music Publishing Update 3.24.17: The Drake Effect

By now you've probably heard–or at least heard about–the momentous latest release from hip-hop artist, Drake, More Life. Drake describes the work not as an album or mixtape, but "a body. Continue reading

Bob Baker on 03/24/2017 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: African Americans, Apple Music, Billboard Magazine, Drake (musician), Drakkar Noir, Giggs (rapper), Instagram, Nicki Minaj, OVO Sound, Twitter

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Using Merchandise As A Fan Engagement Tool

Although artists of today have the ability to capitalize on the multiple income streams available in the digital age, doing so requires a larger skillset than ever before, including creating. Continue reading

Guest Post on 03/23/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Academy Awards, Anschutz Entertainment Group, Beyonce, Billboard Magazine, California, Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, Grammy Award, Hollywood, Indio, Lady Gaga, Metallica

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It’s All About ‘Location’ For Pandora Trendsetter Khalid

Here we explore the newfound success of R&B/soul singer Khalid, as well as the persistence of the theme of geographical location in his music, with much of the music on. Continue reading

Guest Post on 03/21/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Alanis Morissette, Billboard Hot 100, Billboard Magazine, Don't (Ed Sheeran song), Ed Sheeran, I'll Be Your Everything (Tommy Page song), Jordan Knight, Justin Bieber, Katy Perry, Shape of You (Reshaped)

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