Tag: Charli XCX

My Song Stories: Randy Nichols of Force Media Management [INTERVIEW]

Music shapes our identities and changes our lives. It brings back our memories and stirs up our emotions. My Song Stories asks music professionals and indie artists questions about the songs in their libraries. Today,. Continue reading

admin on 04/07/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: 2 Chainz, 59th Annual Grammy Awards, Carly Rae Jepsen, Charli XCX, Grammy Award, It Takes Two (Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock song), Lil Yachty, Mike Will Made It, Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock, Target Corporation

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SESAC Sold To Blackstone, A Private Equity Firm Known For Leveraged Buyouts, Credit Default Swaps

U.S. music performing rights and rights management organization SESAC has been acquired by one the country's biggest private equity and investment groups, Blackstone. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Bruce Houghton on 01/04/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Ariana Grande, Artist, Bob Dylan, Breast, Charli XCX, Cheez-It, Mariah Carey, Mariah's World, music, New Year's Eve, seasc, Watercooler

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Drake’s “One Dance” Is Now The Most Streamed Song In Spotify History

Drake's hit "One Dance" is now the most streamed song in Spotify history with over 880 million streams. Released earlier this year, "One Dance" blew past Major Lazer's 2014 hit. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 10/18/2016 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Billboard Hot 100, Charli XCX, Cold Water (song), Diplo, Drake (musician), Justin Bieber, Major Lazer, MØ, One Dance, Spotify

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Can You Name All The Musicians And Celebrities In The New Apple Beats Headphones Ad?

Apple used Twitter to debut a new celebrity-filled ad for Beats wireless headphones on Monday. Set to the Disney Pinocchio song “I’ve Got No Strings” it features a plethora of musicians. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 10/17/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Beats Electronics, Charli XCX, DJ Khaled, Dr Dre, Drake (musician), Facebook, Hillary Clinton, John Legend, Nicki Minaj, Twitter

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Guess Clothing Launches Music Div. With Universal Republic Records

Clothing maker Guess has partnered with Universal's Republic Records. It's part of a trend that's seen the relationship between fashion and music get ever closer as both sides seek new. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/06/2016 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Anna Nicole Smith, Ariana Grande, Charli XCX, Charlie Walk, Gigi Hadid, Guess (clothing), MTV Video Music Award, Nicki Minaj, Republic Records, Side To Side

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Ariana Grande, Kanye West Get Biggest VMA Bump On Spotify

The VMAs may have taken a ratings hit, but they still deliver a bump on Spotify. After Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj’s workout-filled performance of their new single “Side To. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/30/2016 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Ariana Grande, Charli XCX, Dangerous Woman (song), Iggy Azalea, MTV Video Music Award, music video, Nicki Minaj, Sam Smith, Side To Side, Taylor Swift

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Trademarks And Trademark Rights Explained

With the number of legal battles currently being fought in the music industry, having a solid grasp of trademark rights, what a trademark is, and what exactly can be trademarked. Continue reading

admin on 10/30/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Charli XCX, Dave Grohl, Emmy Award, Facebook, Foo Fighters, HBO, Intellectual property, Los Angeles, Microsoft, nme

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Why Apple Can’t Save Music Streaming

Apple is set to launch a streaming music service. While music fans and the industry should welcome a new competitor to the music streaming, we might also want to step. Continue reading

Guest Post on 06/08/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (5)

Tags: Bruno Mars, Charli XCX, Google Play, International Federation of the Phonographic Industry, music industry, Rdio, record label, Spotify, Streaming media, Warner Music Group

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Record Labels Join Effort To Keep .music Domain Control From Google, Amazon

It feels like we've been waiting for the .music domain forever. When released, it will open up to possibility for thousands of musicians and music companies to have a domain. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 05/28/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Asia, Board of directors, Bruno Mars, Charli XCX, Google Play, International Federation of the Phonographic Industry, music industry, record label, Spotify, Warner Music Group

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Getting People To Come To Your Show On A Weeknight

Any band that's toured at least once knows that attendance at shows varies not only city by city, but also day by day. Scheduling events is tough enough, and sometimes. Continue reading

Guest Post on 05/21/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (7)

Tags: America Tour Dates And Concert Schedule, Australia, Bandsintown, Bleachers, Charli XCX, Jack Antonoff, San Diego, Ticketmaster, Twitter, YouTube

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