Tag: independent music

Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y & Indie Music

Looking for a little DIY music industry advice? We've got it right here, from ideas for selling CDs at gigs, to how emojis can help you promote your music, to. Continue reading

Guest Post on 09/05/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Airbnb, CD Baby, Compact disc, Do it yourself, independent music, IPhone, Keynote, live, music industry, Will Price

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Matt The Electrician: Indie Musician Creates His Own Album Alternative

[UPDATED] The rise of the Internet significantly changed how we consume music, and many are calling into question if, as we move forward, the album format is really the best. Continue reading

Guest Post on 09/03/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (2)

Tags: 40 under 40 (Fortune magazine), Air mattress, Apple Inc., Compact disc, independent music, iTunes, music industry, PledgeMusic, Taylor Swift, YouTube

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UTA Acquires The Agency Group [OFFICIAL]

[UPDATED] The Agency Group, the last large independent music booking agency, has been acquired by the United Talent Agency (UTA). Just a few weeks ago, the other large indie agency,. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/20/2015 in Live & Touring | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: A Great Big World, American Association of Independent Music, Apple Inc., Ari Gold (Entourage), Art world, Author, Ben Patterson, independent music, Taylor Swift, United Talent Agency

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5 Signs You’re Not Built To Be A DIY Musician

Do you have what it takes to blaze your own trail in the music industry? Being a DIY musician requires an incredible amount of work, as well as a certain. Continue reading

Guest Post on 07/31/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Active Directory Application Mode, Android (operating system), Apple Inc., Artist, Do it yourself, independent music, music industry, musician, social media, Sonicbids

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TuneCore Quarterly Payments To Artists Top $35 Million, Up 6%

TuneCore today announced that it paid artists using its music distribution platform more than $35 million in the second quarter of 2015, a 6% increase over the same time in. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/29/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: 2018 FIFA World Cup, Asia, Association football, Central America, Executive officer, FIFA, independent music, Michel Platini, Sepp Blatter, South America

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Imogen Heap’s Mycelia: Creating A Fair Trade Music Business, Inspired By Blockchain

In yesterday' interview with Zoe Keating and previous posts in this series, music business scholar and entrepreneur George Howard explored Bitcoin Blockchain and its potential to revolutionize how music is monetized. Today, he interviews. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/28/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: African American art, Artist, Grammy Award, Imogen Heap, independent music, Kevin Cornell, music industry, New York City, Talent manager, Tunecore

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4 Things Successful Musicians Do Differently

[UPDATED] When it comes to being a musician, there are both hobbyists and professionals. Here are some of the characteristics that the latter exhibit that allow them make a career in the. Continue reading

Guest Post on 07/19/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Apple Inc., HMV Group, independent music, music industry, musician, Musicians' Union (UK), The Sage Gateshead, Tony Wadsworth, United Kingdom, Value added tax

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Rich Bengloff Steps Down As President Of A2IM

After more than 8 years at the helm of independent music's largest US based trade organization, A2IM, president Rich Bengloff is stepping down. Bengloff can be credited with successfully steering. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/17/2015 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Association of Independent Music, Apple Inc., Beggars Group, Charles Caldas, independent music, Independent record label, Merlin Network, music industry, Taylor Swift, United Kingdom

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Music Publishing News Roundup 7.17.2015: YouTube Music Key • Apple Inquiry • PRS Controversy

Youtube CEO Susan Wojcicki explains why Music Key will be different from other streaming services. At Fortune’s Brainstorm Tech event this week, Wojcicki explained that Music Key is video based, serving. Continue reading

Bob Baker on 07/17/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: App Store (iOS), Apple Inc., European Commission, Federal Trade Commission, Getty Images, independent music, iTunes, music industry, Spotify, Streaming media

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