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Music And Technology: 4 Disrupters You MUST Pay Attention To

As the music industry continues its second year of promising recovery following the disruption of the digital marketplace and embraces streaming as the dominant form of music consumption, the question. Continue reading

Guest Post on 09/28/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (3)
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THU. BRIEF: Forbes’ Top Hip Hop Earners • Spotify For Artists Adds Features • Americana’s Diversity Struggle • MORE

THURSDAY 9.28.17 Music Business News From Around The Web  Chance The Rapper earned $33 million last year without ever selling a single record. Updated continuously under our More News tab

Bruce Houghton on 09/28/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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WED. BRIEF: Latin Grammy 2017 Nominees • Twitter Doubles Character Limit • Live Nation Adds Concert Bot • MORE

WEDNESDAY 9.27.17 Music Business News From Around The Web A disaster delayed Latin Grammy 2017 nominees list features many alternative artists.  Updated continuously under our More News tab

Bruce Houghton on 09/27/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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TUE. BRIEF: Rise Of Cardi B • Amazon Music Adds Alexa Voice Control • Instagram Adds 200M Daily Users • MORE

TUESDAY 9.26.17 Music Business News From Around The Web Cardi B, the first solo female rapper to have a #1 in 19 years, unseats Taylor Swift at the top of. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/26/2017 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)
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FRI. BRIEF: Chester Bennington Tribute • Sound Royalties Expands Relief Fund • ASCAP Sets Expo • More

FRIDAY 9.22.17 Music Business News From Around The Web  Modern hard rock royalty is lining up to pay tribute to the much loved Liken Park frontman. Updated continuously under our More News tab

Bruce Houghton on 09/22/2017 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)
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FRI. BRIEF: Vevo Hacked • AmericanaFest Honors Van Morrison • Spotify Launches iMessanger App • More

FRIDAY 9.15.17 Music Business News From Around The Web  AmericanaFest, both musically and the integrity of its industry participants, represent our industry's best. Updated continuously under our More News tab

Bruce Houghton on 09/15/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)
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The Music Industry Still Doesn’t Understand Blockchain Tech

Here Bryce Weiner responds to a recent article explaining why the music industry can't be put on a blockchain, addressing several fallacies within said article and providing further research on. Continue reading

Guest Post on 09/13/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (2)
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Why You Can’t Put The Music Industry On A Blockchain

In this excerpt from "Attack of the 50 Foot Blockchain: Bitcoin, Blockchain, Ethereum & Smart Contracts," author David Gerard offers a critical examination of the Bitcoin and blockchain phenomenon, and what it means. Continue reading

Guest Post on 08/31/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (10)
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AM BRIEF: ReDigi MP3 Resale Lawsuit • DotBlockchain Releases New Tech • Sony Signs with Dubset To Monetize Remixes • More

Wednesday 8.30.17 Music Business News From Around The Web Is the resale of an MP3 legal?  If it were, with blockchain everyone could actually get paid… Updated continuously under our More. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/23/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Blockchain For Music: The Promise and Problems

Know who owns rights to what is one of the greatest challenges currently faced by the music industry as well as those involved in it. Many believe Blockchain technology could. Continue reading

Guest Post on 01/09/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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