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Sunrise Music Saves 70 HMV Records Stores

Indie music retailer Sunrise Records announced that they will take over 70 of HMV's brick and mortar retail locations across Canada.

Bruce Houghton on 03/01/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Agora Theatre and Ballroom, Airway Heights, Ak-Chin Pavilion, Anaheim, Apple Music, Bluebird Records, California, Canada, HMV, New York City, Washington, Winnipeg

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Stagelink Expands To US Backed By Seven Figure Investment

[UPDATED] German based event crowdsourcing platform Stagelink has expanded to the U.S. after concluding a seven-digit seed financing. Using Stagelink, musicians and other creators uncover fan demand for potential live appearances. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 02/27/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Airlines, California, Federal Aviation Administration, Gamasutra, Game Developers Conference, Harrison Ford, John Wayne Airport, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, United States

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Former RIAA Executive Lets Loose On Fair Use

Although libraries and universities across the nation are taking the week to celebrate fair use, not everyone is so thrilled with the concept. The MPAA and the RIAA have both. Continue reading

Guest Post on 02/23/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (3)

Tags: " copyright infringement, Andrew Kaczynski, Andrew McCarthy, Bart Simpson, Belkin, Berkeley, California, copyright, Facebook, Fair use, Free content

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Folk Alliance Announces 2017 Spirit of Folk Awards Recipients

Just ahead of this week's convention in Kansas City, Folk Alliance International has announced the 2017 recipients of the Elaine Weissman Lifetime Achievement Awards and the Spirit of Folk Awards. . Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 02/15/2017 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Associated Press, Atlanta, Bakersfield, California, Health care, Kansas, Kansas City, Missouri, Raytown, The Japan Times, The Kansas City Star

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Why DIY Is The Best Way [Broken Raven’s Kevin Clark]

Here Kevin Clark of the Scotland-based rock band The Broken Ravens explains how the application of a DIY ethic, coupled with massive amounts of hard work has allowed the band. Continue reading

Guest Post on 01/31/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Affordable housing, Air China, Alex Padilla, Apple Inc., Brexit, California, European Union, Los Angeles, United Kingdom, United States

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Irving Azoff Calls Radio Industry A Cartel [Analysis]

The Irving Azoff-founded performing rights organization GRM recently sued the Radio Music Licensing Committee on the grounds of antitrust violations, indicative of a rising tide of songwriters and performers seeking. Continue reading

Guest Post on 01/06/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Beverly Hills, Broadcast Music, California, Carrie Fisher, consent decree, Debbie Reynolds, Inc., Music licensing, Performance rights organisation, Singin' in the Rain, United States Department of Justice

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Ghostship Fire: Mourn The Dead, Fight Like Hell For The Living

In this recent article, Marc Ribot explores how the tragedy at Oakland's GhostShip lofts is indicative of a broader issue concerning the marginalization of working artists.

Guest Post on 01/05/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: 8tracks Radio, Alexa Internet, Alexander M. Poniatoff, Business Insider, California, Donald Trump, San Francisco, San Francisco Bay Area, Silicon Valley, United States

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5 Life Lessons For The Unsigned Musician

Here a long-time struggling unsigned musician shares five lessons he has learned throughout the years regarding positive self-development, perseverance, and understanding the proper motivation for pursuing a career in an. Continue reading

Guest Post on 12/16/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: All the Wrong Questions, All You Need to Know About the Music Business: Seventh Edition, Artist, Berklee College of Music, California, Facebook, music industry, Oakland, Promoter (entertainment), record label, YouTube

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Sex + Music Stats: Marvin Gaye Still Rules Bedroom, Kanye and Bieber Fall Flaccid

Just in time for holiday debauchery, music streamer Deezer has teamed with sex expert Tracey Cox to dissect the coupling of music and sex in America. Their aptly titled "Aphro-Deezer-ac Report’. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 12/12/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Bing Crosby, California, Chicago, Christmas and holiday season, Christmas music, Fête de la Musique, Frank Sinatra, Fullerton, iHeartMedia, iHeartRadio, New York City

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Guns N’ Roses Sells 1 Million Tickets In 24 Hours

Live Nation has announced dates for the 2017 continuation of the successful 'Not In This Lifetime' tour by the reformed Guns N' Roses. According to the promoter, tickets for the. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 12/12/2016 in Live & Touring | Permalink | Comments (2)

Tags: California, Denver, East Rutherford, Foxborough, Google, Justin Bieber, London, Massachusetts, MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, Pasadena, Rose Bowl (stadium), Sports Authority Field at Mile High

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