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How Many Fans Do You Need To Make A Living In Music?

While reaching a point where you can live off the money made from your music and fans is the end goal for many artists, most musicians are forced to work some. Continue reading

Guest Post on 09/26/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: 36 Crazyfists, ARIA Charts, Bandcamp, CD Baby, Los Angeles, music industry, record label, Southern California, United States, YouTube

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SAT. BRIEF: Apple Makes Label-Like Moves • Facebook Overstates Video • Musical.ly As Starmaker • More

Saturday 9.24.16 Music Business News From Around The Web When does a streamer become a label? Apple Music doubles down on exclusives and content creation. Updated under our More News tab

Bruce Houghton on 09/24/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Android (operating system), Apple Inc., Apple Music, Apple Music Festival, Apple Store, CD Baby, iTunes, music industry, Spotify, Streaming media

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10 Tips To Make Your Album Release A Success

While some artists may think that once and album is finished, they kick back and relax, they should actually be taking steps to build fan interest, increasing the likelihood of. Continue reading

Guest Post on 09/19/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Billboard Magazine, CD Baby, Compact disc, Do it yourself, Keynote, live, music industry, Record producer, Will Price, YouTube

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TUE. BRIEFING: Apple Readies Announcements, Discounts Music • AIM Appoints New CEO • FB Copies Twitter • More

Tuesday 9.6.16 Music Business News From Around The Web Tomorrow is Apple's big day, but how much of a role will music play? Updated under our More News tab

Bruce Houghton on 09/06/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Apple Cobbler Recipe, Apple Inc., Apple juice, Apple Music, Apple Pencil, Apple Store, Apple Watch, CD Baby, Chamfer, Fifth Avenue

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REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review

This week in our scroll back through a busy week of music industry news, we look at 2016's wealthiest DJs, SpinMedia's arrival on the auction block, the death of disgraced. Continue reading

admin on 08/27/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Apple Inc., Calvin Harris, CD Baby, Disc jockey, Forbes, lawsuit, Live Nation Entertainment, Snoop Dogg, Tiësto, Wiz Khalifa

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FRI. BRIEF: Apple Nabs Frank Ocean Visual Album • Kayne Opens 21 Pop-ups • iHeartRadio Hits 90M • Wyhd • More

FRIDAY 8.19.16 Music Business News From Around The Web Apple notches yet another, if long expected, major exclusive, but only a fraction of its potential audience can hear it. Updated. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/19/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Apple, Apple cake, Apple ID, Apple Inc., Apple pie, Apple sauce, Apple Store, Caramel Sauce Recipe, CD Baby, IPhone

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Today Is Last Day To Buy Tickets To CD Baby’s DIY Musician Conferences For $99

Heads up that today is the last day to buy tickets to CD Baby's DIY Musician Conference before the price rises to $129. Filled with networking opportunities, conference speakers and. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/15/2016 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: All Songs Considered, Bob Boilen, CD Baby, Compact disc, Do it yourself, Instagram, Keynote, kickstarter, live, NPR

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I Wanted To Spend $40 At Your Show, But Instead I Spent $0

Here a concert attendee recounts his disappointment after visiting the merch table following a concert, only to find their supply of records tragically depleted, and issues a warning to artists that fans. Continue reading

Guest Post on 08/11/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (3)

Tags: CD Baby, Compact disc, Do it yourself, independent music, iTunes, Keynote, live, music industry, United Kingdom, Will Price

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Content ID Still Just Piracy [Maria Schneider]

In this open letter to righsholders, Maria Schneider examines how Content ID, originally billed as a means of protecting copyright holders, has since transformed into way to make money off. Continue reading

Guest Post on 08/05/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (2)

Tags: Advertising, Bloc Party, Blockbuster LLC, BreakMedia, Catholicism, Cattle, CD Baby, Coca-Cola, Facebook, Google, McDonald's, South America, Viral video, YouTube

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How Indie Artists Can Grow Their YouTube Subscriber Base

Cultivating an enthusiastic fanbase is one of the key components of becoming a successful artist, something for which YouTube can be a great resource, particularly if you can convert those. Continue reading

Guest Post on 07/26/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: CD Baby, Compact disc, Do it yourself, Facebook, Fan (person), Instagram, music industry, music video, Twitter, YouTube

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