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Citymaps Partners With Songkick Connecting Music Fans To Events Happening Near Them

One month after raising the $6 million needed to complete a full re-design, Citymaps has unveiled a partnership with Songkick that puts the ability to discover, purchase tickets for, and. Continue reading

Nia R Jones on 04/09/2015 in Apps, Mobile & SMS | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Beatport’s New Shows Tab Now Powered By Bandsintown

Beatport has begun displaying Bandsintown-powered concert listings across the platform giving electronic music fans the ability to search and bookmark their favorite shows, and connect to ticket purchasing outlets directly. Continue reading

Nia R Jones on 04/03/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (4)
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Concord and Bicycle Music Merge, Raise $100 Million and Acquires Vanguard, Sugar Hill Records

Don't blink or you'll miss something important: Concord Music Group has merged with The Bicycle Music Company, raised $100 million, and acquired indie labels Vanguard and Sugar Hill.

Bruce Houghton on 04/01/2015 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Rdio Adds 20 Curated Record Label Stations

In an increasingly competitive sector, music streamers are looking for new ways to attract and keep users. It will be interesting to see if Rdio's new 20+ stations curated by. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/27/2015 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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5 Good Reasons to Kick Out That Band Member

There are many different levels of dedication, and your band will be able to function as an effective unit if everybody operates on the same one. But what if somebody. Continue reading

Guest Post on 03/17/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)
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MON. NEWS BRIEF: #SXSW Buzz, Twitter vs. Meerkat, UMG Builds Music App, Jay Z Loses Royalty Suit & More

Monday 3.16.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab. Click Here

Bruce Houghton on 03/16/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Finland Sends Unique Punk Band To Eurovision

Eurovision has always been a contest about pop music – albeit the diverse range of European pop. But Finland sending a punk band made up of musicians with learning disabilities to the. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/03/2015 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)
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MON. NEWS BRIEF: New iTunes Lawsuit, UMG + Sony Financials, YouTube Hearts Taylor, Tradiio & More

MONDAY 3.2.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE 

Bruce Houghton on 03/02/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Live Nation Reports $186.5 Million Q4 Loss

Revenue was up but major losses continued at live music industry leader Live Nation Entertainment. Concert income was down in the last quarter of 2014, often a slow time for. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 02/27/2015 in Live & Touring | Permalink | Comments (0)
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FRI. NEWS BRIEF: Bjork Boycotts Spotify, 2nd UMG Digital Exec Exits, Unprofitable YouTube?, Meerkat & More

Friday 2.27.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE 

Bruce Houghton on 02/27/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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