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AM NEWS BRIEF: Trouble @ TIDAL? • Dre Announces Release On Beats 1 • Facebook Debuts Livestreams • More

Monday 8.3.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE

Bruce Houghton on 08/03/2015 in Podcasts | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Association of Independent Music, Analog signal, AngularJS, Atlantic Records, Bangalore, Berklee College of Music, Bitcoin, business, Carly Simon, Tunecore

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Imogen Heap On Mycelia: A Fair Trade Music Business Inspired By Bitcoin Blockchain

In Part 6 of his series, music business scholar and entrepreneur George Howard continues his interview with musician, artist and inventor Imogen Heap on her Blockchain inspired democratic artist technology platform and how it. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/30/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: African American art, Berklee College of Music, Bitcoin, Fair trade, Imogen Heap, Mark Isham, music industry, Speak for Yourself, Tom Waits, Tunecore

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Union Square Ventures’ Andy Weissman On The Blockchain And The Music Rights ‘Nirvana State’

Today in part 5 of his series, music business scholar and entrepreneur George Howard continues his exploration of Blockchain technology in a conversation with venture capitalist Any Weissman who shares his vision. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/29/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (4)

Tags: Beloved, Berklee College of Music, Bitcoin, Chuck Palahniuk, Dark Horse Comics, Fight Club (novel), Grateful Dead, Ken Kesey, Mark Isham, Moshing

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AM NEWS BRIEF: T-Mobile Makes Apple Music Data Free • ITunes Disappoints • “Happy Birthday” Battle • Twitter • More

Wednesday 7.29.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE

Bruce Houghton on 07/29/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: 2007 South Carolina Gamecocks football team, American Association of Independent Music, Analog signal, Atlantic Records, Ayala Corporation, Beijing, Berklee College of Music, Bitcoin, Bridge–Jay Streets (BMT Myrtle Avenue Line), Tunecore

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Bitcoin and Music: An Interview with Artist and Composer Zoe Keating

While there are obstacles to its adoption, Bitcoin Blockchain has the potential to revolutionize how music is monetized. Today, in part three of a series, music business scholar and entrepreneur George Howard interviews. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/27/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (4)

Tags: Apple Inc., Aston Motes, Australian rock, Berklee College of Music, Bitcoin, music industry, record label, Spotify, Tunecore, virtual reality

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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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This Week in Music Commentary

This week in music commentary, a revealing poll regarding Apple users, the Bitcoin Blockchain, and the value (or lack thereof) of music services recommending new music.

Guest Post on 07/26/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Apple Inc., Bitcoin, Compact disc, concert, Discover (magazine), European Union, music industry, playlist, Spotify, Streaming media

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Is Apple Music Better Than Spotify Or Tidal? The User Experience Is Put To A Test

This article offers a step-by-step breakdown of Apple Music's functionality, looking at its design, ease of use, and how the streaming service compares to its competitors like Spotify and Tidal.

Guest Post on 07/14/2015 in Music Tech | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Apple Inc., Bitcoin, BNN (Dutch broadcaster), Bob Seger, Cash cow, Credit card, direct to fan, iTunes, List of online music databases, Spotify

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Blue Note Expands With New Venues In Hawaii, China

The Blue Note night club chain is expanding it's brand beyond current outlets in New York City, Japan and Italy, with deals to add venues in Hawaii and China.

Bruce Houghton on 06/29/2015 in Live & Touring | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Advertising, Alan Cross, AOL, Arabian Sea, Artist, Bitcoin, China, music industry, Shanghai, Subsidiary

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AM NEWS BRIEF: Latest Apple Music News • Spotify Buys Seed Scientific • Indie Digital Tipping Point More

Thursday 6.25.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE

Bruce Houghton on 06/25/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Advertising, Alan Cross, Android Ice Cream Sandwich, Apple iPhone 4S, Artist, Associated Press, Beef, Bitcoin, Bonnet (headgear), music industry

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