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What Apple Music Will Mean To Artists

Eventually the current battle with Apple Music will be settled, and most artists and labels will sign on. When they do and Apple Music launches next week, it is a. Continue reading

Guest Post on 06/23/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Advanced Audio Coding, Apple Inc., Apple Worldwide Developers Conference, Billboard Magazine, BuzzFeed, California, Cupertino, Data rate units, music industry, Spotify, Streaming media

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Today Is Make Music Day 2015 – Pick Up Your Instrument And Get Involved

Today is billed as the world's largest annual music event. Sunday June 21st, the first day of summer, will be filled with sound. Make Music Day is free to the public and everyone. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 06/21/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Address book, Argentina, California, Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, Jerry Weintraub, John Wayne, New York City, New York Post, Sidney Poitier

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USA Today Readers Name Top Small Music Venues

USA Today readers collectively named the storied New Haven nightclub Toad's Place as their favorite small venue in the U.S. The newspaper asked readers to vote for for their favorite. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 06/17/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Android (operating system), Apple Inc., AT&T Park, Austin, California, Disc jockey, Los Angeles, Memorial Day, San Francisco, San Jose, Texas

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Ticketers AXS And Veritix To Merge

With Live Nation owned Ticketmaster the big dog in the fight, you can expect to see more consolidation in the ticketing space. Today's LN's chief concert promoting rival AEG made. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 06/12/2015 in Live & Touring | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: California, Cirque du Soleil, Cleveland Cavaliers, Darren Rovell, Golden State Warriors, Miami, NBA Finals, Oakland, Oklahoma City Thunder, Oracle Arena, Ticketmaster

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How to Stay Motivated to Make Music

We live in an instantaneous society where everything is delivered so quickly. How do you keep that pace up in today's music climate? More importantly, how do you stay motivated?

Matt Gibson on 06/12/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Angel investor, Artist, ArtsBoston, Beverly Hills, Billy Corgan, Boston, Boston Symphony Orchestra, business, California, music industry, Street team

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8tracks Secures $2.5M, TuneCore and Naxos Sign On Expanding Music Library To 9M Tracks

8tracks is a rarity in music tech. It's profitable and has been since 2012. And despite a somewhat low profile, it's also hugely popular, particularly with fans of independent music.

Bruce Houghton on 06/11/2015 in Music Tech | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: 808 Mafia, 8tracks Radio, Access Industries, Beverly Hills, California, Disc jockey, Europe, Hard Rock Cafe, Index Ventures, Los Angeles, Steve Aoki

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TUE. NEWS BRIEF: Apple Music Details and Reaction • Kobalt Launches Global Collection Society • Revolt Mucis Conference • More

Tuesday 6.9.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE

Bruce Houghton on 06/09/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: 7 Things, Accel-KKR, Airline, Angel investor, Application software, Argentina, ArtsBoston, Associated Press, Aviation Week & Space Technology, California

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5 Best Tools for Sending Music Promos

DJ’s receive tons of music promos in their inbox every week. As a producer, record label or PR sending promotional emails is a important part of of getting music heard. Continue reading

Guest Post on 06/08/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (2)

Tags: 000 Maniacs Tour Dates And Concert Schedule, 10, Anaheim, BMG Rights Management, California, concert, Dance music, Demi Lovato, Disc jockey, Dolla (rapper), Electronic dance music, record label

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Music Publishers File Lawsuit Against Wolfgang’s Vault, Daytrotter For “Massive” Copyright Infringement

Wolfgang's Vault bills itself as the "world's largest collection of live music." Sister site Daytrotter brings that same sensibility to merging music. But much of the music you find on. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 05/27/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (6)

Tags: " copyright infringement, Austin, California, Cease and desist, Connecticut, Contract, copyright, Courtroom sketch, Criminal Investigation Department, DVD, DVD recorder, Fair use, film, Getty Images, Kanchana (actress), law, lawsuit, Mike Posner, Order of the Bath, Texas

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

Tips learned from Taylor Swift, a must have social media image size chart and a free tool to create great images topped the tips to for Getting It Done this. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 05/23/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Action film, American Society of Composers, Apple Inc., Authors and Publishers, Bad Blood (Bastille song), Beverly Hills, Billboard Music Award, Broadcast Music, California, Inc., music industry, Taylor Swift, YouTube

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