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Top 10 Karaoke Songs Of 2015 – Adele Is Not On This List

Karaoke grew to a $7.9 billion industry worldwide in 2015, according to DigiTrax. They've compiled  the top 10 karaoke songs of 2015 based on data from 2,500 reporting karaoke jockeys and. Continue reading

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Kickstarter’s Low Failure Rate

Although crowdfunding certainly has its critics, a recent study done by the Wharton Business School has revealed that Kickstarter is now more successful than ever, with up to 91% of its campaigns reaching fruition. 

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Trademark Filings Point To 4 More Apple Music Beats Stations

Rumors that Apple Music will be expanding its Beats live online stations are gaining credence with the discovery of November trademark filings by an Apple attorney.

Bruce Houghton on 12/29/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Streaming, The Beatles, And The Record Label Business Model’s Demise

In hopes of reaching a younger audience, The Beatles are finally make their streaming debut. This signals the industry's gradual movement away from its reliance on back-cataloged sales, but is bad news. Continue reading

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10 ways you finish of your year Right [Kosha Dillz]

[UPDATED] Whether your an indie musician or spend your days on the business side, ending the year strong is also the best way to set yourself up for the new year. Continue reading

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10 Important Things To Know About The Recent Copyright Royalty Board Decision

The three federal judges which preside over the Copyright Royalty Board recently announced new rates which will be applied to internet radio and digital webcasting. Here we look at some. Continue reading

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4 Major Music Industry Stories You Missed While On Christmas Break

While you were sleeping late and over indulging last week, The Beatles offered a Christmas surprise, Spotify committed to change its ways, and the music industry – in particular, its. Continue reading

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Spotify Admits Their Music Publishing Payment System Is Broken, Commits To Major Overhaul

Spotify has gotten a lot of flack in recent months from music publishers and songwriters over unidentified and misidentified tracks leading to incorrectly paid or unpaid royalties.  Today, Spotify pledged. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 12/24/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (4)
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Should Musicians Opt Out Of Pandora’s Rdio Purchase?

Following its recent purchase of a bankrupt Rdio, Pandora has sent out an email that music industry pundit David Lowery believes is misleading. In it, Lowery says, Pandora appears to be attempt to get. Continue reading

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Songkick Sues Live Nation, Ticketmaster For Abusing Power To Stop Direct To Fan Ticket Sales

2015 was the year that artists and their teams learned the advantages of and profits earned from selling directly to fans.  It's a hugely disruptive shift that is threatening to. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 12/23/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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