Tag: Disc jockey

From ‘Female Producer’ To ‘Producer’

In this article, Julie Kathryn, better known as I AM SNOW ANGEL recounts her transition in the music industry (an industry still plagued with rampant sexism) from being defined strictly as a. Continue reading

Guest Post on 09/27/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (2)

Tags: Apple Inc., Apple Music, Billboard Magazine, Brian Griffin, Dappy, Disc jockey, Do it yourself, music industry, Record producer, Streaming media

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“Their technologies don’t and won’t last. Our art – if we do it right – will.” – T Bone Burnett’s AmericanaFest Keynote

Bashing Spotify and YouTube is easy. But T Bone Burnett did much more than that during his keynote address given at AmericanaFest, the Americana Music Festival & Conference last week. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/26/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (3)

Tags: Apple Music, Book of Genesis, Catholic Church, Disc jockey, Fallopian tube, Google, Michelangelo, Pope, Sistine Chapel, Sistine Chapel ceiling, Spotify, The Creation of Adam, YouTube

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Kaytranada Wins Polaris Music Prize 2016

Haitian-born, Montreal-bred electronic musician, DJ, and producer Kaytranada has won the 2016 Polaris Music Prize for his debut album 99.9%, besting the nine other albums on the Polaris Short List.

Bruce Houghton on 09/22/2016 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: 8tracks Radio, 99.9%, Anderson Paak, Disc jockey, DJ Khaled, Electronic music, Kaytranada, Mac Miller, The Divine Feminine, Wired (magazine)

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THU. BRIEF: Changes @SpinMedia • Verizon Wants To Buy Vessel • Streaming Best Anti-Piracy Tool • More

Thursday 9.22.16 Music Business News From Around The Web Constant change in music journalism creates openings for new voices, but also means fewer platforms that really move the needle. Updated. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/22/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Disc jockey, Google Play, lyrics, Modern history, music industry, music journalism, Sirius XM Radio, Soundcloud, Uniform Resource Locator, Xbox

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iHeartMedia Set To Launch 2 Paid Streaming Music Services

iHeartMedia, the parent company of broadcast and online giant iHeartRadio, is set to announce two paid streaming music services this week, according to multiple reports. While it will face stiff. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/21/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Apple Inc., BuzzFeed, Disc jockey, Facebook, iHeartMedia, iHeartRadio, Jay-Z, Las Vegas, Spotify, Streaming media

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5 Critical Things To Add To Your Monthly Email Newsletter

Social networks are essential for promoting music and shows, but their popularity can rise and fall. Remember MySpace? There are just two constants in your marketing plan, your web site and your email list.. Continue reading

admin on 09/20/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Ad hominem, AOL, Artistdirect, Belle & Sebastian, Canadian Music Week, CMJ, Compact disc, Damon Dash, Disc jockey, Electronic mailing list, Email address, Facebook, iTunes, Mailing list, music industry, music video, newsletter, Spotify, YouTube

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AM NEWS BRIEF: SFX Post-Bankruptcy OK’d • Beyonce Invests In Startup • Pandora Thumbprint • More

FRIDAY 9.30.16 Music Business News From Around The Web A new chapter of SFX begins. Sillerman almost killed the company, but what is it without him? Updated continuously under our More. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/20/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Aberdeen Group, Application programming interface, Business journalism, Computing platform, Disc jockey, Facebook, Google, Mobile search, Mobile Web, New Zealand, Pandora, SFX

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How To Encourage Live Music Fans To Pay For VIP [INFOGRAPHIC]

One in three music fans has bought VIP ticket, but how can you get them to spend the extra money on your festival or show? That's the question that Eventbrite. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/16/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Disc jockey, Facebook, Instagram, music festival, music industry, San Francisco, Treasure Island Music Festival, Twitter, Very important person, YouTube

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Why Indie Artists Should Invest In Vinyl

Though making it as an indie artist can certainly be a struggle, merchandise still provides an excellent source of revenue. Here Michael Moore makes a case for why independent artists should take. Continue reading

Guest Post on 09/13/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: BBC Radio Manchester, Compound annual growth rate, Disc jockey, Gramophone record, independent music, iTunes, Japan, List of sovereign states and dependent territories in Asia, music industry, Spotify

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Garth Brooks, Ricky Skaggs, Jerry Reed Among Musicians Hall Of Fame 2016 Inductees

The Musicians Hall of Fame have announced that bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs, Garth Brooks and his backing band The G-Men, the late Jerry Reed, and the Sigma Sound Studio Rhythm. Continue reading

Guest Post on 09/12/2016 in Live & Touring | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Allen Reynolds, Disc jockey, Facebook, Garth Brooks, Instagram, music industry, Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum, Ricky Skaggs, Twitter, YouTube

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