Music “Sample” Clearance Issues: Legal Do’s & Don’ts

Many clients ask about whether or not they can "sample" from an existing sound recording and how much is permissible to use, and whether or not they need permission to. Continue reading

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Last Week In Music Commentary

Streaming music exclusives,  how music discovery changes with age and the ongoing debate over blank media levies all received the thoughtful commentaries they deserved this week.  Let the debates begin!

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Tim McGraw Draws Fire From Gun Rights Groups Over Sandy Hook Benefit Concert

My respect for musicians and other celebrities often rises and falls with how they use their fame and fortune. Do they push creative boundaries? Do they support worthy causes?  Do. Continue reading

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MusicThinkTank Recap: 3-Step To Guide Marketing Music and More

A 3 step guide to music marketing, best touring vehicles, career decision making and YouTube advice were all featured on MusicThinkTank last week.

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Hypebot To Host Next LA Music Tech Meetup April 29

Hypebot presents our fourth Los Angeles meetup for readers to have a conversation with like-minded peers. You are invited to gather for drinks next Wednesday, April 29th from 7:00 to 10:00pm. Continue reading

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Songkick Discusses Research About Concertgoers

In this episode of Music Biz Podcast, we talk to Gideon Bullock, who is a design director at Songkick, a popular live concerts app. We ask Bullock how Songkick learns. Continue reading

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Hypebot Hosts Fourth LA Music Tech Meetup

Hypebot presents our fourth Los Angeles meetup for readers to have a conversation with like-minded peers. You are invited to gather for drinks on Wednesday, April 29th from 7:00 to. Continue reading

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PRS For Music To Review Live Music Tariff

UK-based Performing rights organization, PRS for Music announced that it will be reviewing the terms of its Popular Music Concerts Tariff, which is a tariff applied to ticketed live popular. Continue reading

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Chinese Net Giant Baidu And Carmel Ventures invest $5 Million In Music Education App Tonara

Chinese leading search engine Baidu and Carmel Ventures have made a joint investment to the tune of $5 million dollars in music education technology software, Tonara. 

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Bandsintown Connects Fans With Their Favorite Artists Through New RSViP Program

Bandsintown recently launched a new artist-to-fan connectivity initiative that selects 10 lucky fans at random who RSVP to upcoming shows, giving them and their friends free access to an ultimate. Continue reading

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