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Jack White, The Mob And The Seven-Foot Tall Music Video Jukebox

In 1961 a music video jukebox called the Scopitone was spreading through the United States like wild-fire. People thought the machine would popularize the music video, that is until the Scopitone’s mafia connections came to light.

Guest Post on 10/06/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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THE PITCH: Skoove – A Music Learning Platform

Today's PITCH comes from Skoove – a music leaning platform that centers around an interactive online piano lessons. Like other startups featured in THE PITCH, Skoove has just 100 words. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 10/06/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Miley Cyrus, The Flaming Lips Launch Limited Club Tour

Miley Cyrus' huge success in due in no small part to her ability to work the press and social media alongside an intense connection with her fans. Cyrus pushed both. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 10/05/2015 in Uncategorized | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Spotify Extends To More Cars With MirrorLink RockScout App

The ability to stream music in the car is crucial to the format becoming mainstream.  But with dozens of global auto manufacturers, each with their own standards, that's been a. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 10/05/2015 in Apps, Mobile & SMS | Permalink | Comments (2)
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Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Ways To Check If Your Music Is Good Enough To Release • Old School Promotional Methods That Still Work • More

This week on MusicThinkTank, we're looking at retro promotion techniques that still hold up, how you can identify if your music is really good enough to release, and what to do. Continue reading

Guest Post on 10/03/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Are You Attending SF MusicTech Summit? We’ve Got Discount Codes!

The latest edition of SF MusicTech is scheduled for November 10th at San Francisco's Hotel Kabuki. More than any other industry gathering, SF Music Tech brings together movers and shakers in both. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/30/2015 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Best Apps For Music Lovers • Are You Getting The Most From Your Fans? • More

This week on MusicThinkTank, we look at some of the best apps and accessories for mobile music fans, whether or not you're getting the most from your current fans, five excellent. Continue reading

Guest Post on 09/26/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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A Must Listen For Every Musician: The Martin Atkins Minute – “Blackberry Jam Scam”

Martin Atkins was the drummer of Public Image Limited.  More recently, he's become an insightful and hilarious commentator, author and teacher dissecting what it takes to "make it" as a. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/14/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)
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MusicThinkTank Weekly Recap: 4 Ways To Make Money On Tour • 10 Music Biz Podcasts • Making Money As A Musician

This week on MusicThinkTank, we examine the best ways to make money on tour other than selling tickets, some of the most outstanding music business podcasts, and the optimum way to earn an. Continue reading

Guest Post on 09/12/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Bonnaroo Spotlight Tour To Feature Local Artists

Organizers for the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival announced that they will be launching a new touring concert series that combines Bonnaroo veterans with up-and-coming local artists.

Bruce Houghton on 09/10/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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