Warner/Chappell Launches Copyright Claim Over YouTube Video Deliberately Featuring None Of Its Music

Taking proactive takedowns to soaring new heights, Warner/Chappell recently issued a copyright claim over a doctored Star Wars clip containing precisely none of  J. Williams' music – the absence of. Continue reading

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4 Steps To Building Community Engagement On And Offline

As an artist, success is all about building a community for yourself, and learning to successfully leverage your influence within that community. Here we look at the four steps DIY. Continue reading

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

We have a slew of handy knowledge for DIY and indie artists this week, ranging from an explanation of how song royalties breakdown, to how to save money on tour,. Continue reading

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In Honor Of Today’s Fundraiser, 16 Trans And Gender Non-conforming Musicians On Bandcamp

Along today's fundraiser by Bandcamp and more than 200 indie labels and artists in support of Transgender Law Center, the indie music platform is featuring music from the trans and gender. Continue reading

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Key Things To Watch Out For When Booking Your Next Tour

While securing dates quickly and early when booking a tour is important, it's also important to avoid rushing things and making commitment which turn out later to be problematic. Here. Continue reading

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Otto Radio Adds Personalized Themed Stations

Audio content aggregator Otto Radio has added Themed Stations – personalized digital radio station that plays audio, news and podcasts based on user preferences.  Much like Pandora or Spotify play. Continue reading

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Run Your DIY Music Career Like A Tech Start-up

George Paolini and Sherry-Lynn Lee of indie duo 23rd Hour have a unique perspective that straddles music and tech – two different worlds that have a lot to teach each other. In. Continue reading

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Why Spotify Wants Blockchain & How All The Music Industry’s Blockchain Dreams Can Come True

[UPDATED] During the course of its recent acquisition spree, Spotify bought Blockchain company Mediachain Labs, hoping that the company would be able to solve some of its wayward copyright issues.. Continue reading

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This Week In Music Commentary

Important industry commentary from those in the music business this week: how an esoteric copyright law could be key to widespread adoption of blockchain tech, why it is that we. Continue reading

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Key To Widespread Artist Adoption Of Blockchain Could Be Via Esoteric Copyright Law [George Howard]

Blockchain technology has been embraced by many smaller independent artists, but widespread adoption has been slowed by a lack of participation from major labels and publishers, although an ancient copyright. Continue reading

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