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Pandora Predictions: Boy Band ‘Why Don’t We’ Rise, ‘Cigarettes After Sex’ Light Up, #Classicalbae

In this round of Pandora's Predictions Chart, we take a look at a violinist bringing the strings to hip-hop, a new boy band fivesome, as well as two dream-pop acts. Continue reading

Guest Post on 04/18/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: boy band, Downtown Boys (band), Dream pop, Ed Sheeran, Facebook, Justin Timberlake, Nick Jonas, One Direction, The Drums, Twitter

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Mental Health And The Music Industry

Many are considering 2016 to have been a breakthrough year for mental health in the music industry, with the topic making frequent appearances at panel discussions and in studies. Here. Continue reading

Guest Post on 03/17/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: 59th Annual Grammy Awards, Bella Hadid, Beyonce, Fifty Shades Darker (film), Gigi Hadid, Los Angeles, One Direction, Taylor Swift, The Weeknd, Zayn Malik

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International Songwriting Competition Announces 2016 Judges

The International Songwriting Competition has announced its panel of judges for the 2016 edition of the long-running competition. As per usual, the panel includes a mix of artists and industry. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/11/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: America's Got Talent, Amnesia (Pousette-Dart Band album), Associated Press, Capitol Music Group, Capitol Records, Capitol Records Building, Frank Sinatra, One Direction, Order of St Michael and St George, recording contract

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Azealia Banks Promises To Quit Social Media Forever

Twitter suspended Azealia Banks account back in May, after she made racist remarks about former One Direction member Zayn Malik. Now, the singer says she is quitting all social media,. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/09/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Amandla Stenberg, Apple Inc., Azealia Banks, Facebook, Instagram, internet, One Direction, social media, Twitter, United Kingdom

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Stop Thinking Of Sampling As Theft

Sampling is often demonized within the music industry, with many feeling that the practice is a form of theft. This perception may be unfair however and, in addition to bringing. Continue reading

Guest Post on 07/01/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (5)

Tags: American Society of Composers, Andrew MacKay, Authors and Publishers, Berklee College of Music, Billboard Magazine, Columbia Records, One Direction, recording contract, The X Factor (UK), United States, Warner/Chappell Music

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Flipagram Wraps 2015 with New Product Announcements

Popular music and "moments sharing" app Flipagram is ending the year on a high note with impressive stats, expanded "Flips" and product enhancements designed to propel it into 2016.

admin on 12/10/2015 in Apps, Mobile & SMS | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Aiden, Aiden Grimshaw, Hypebot, Justin Bieber, Kiss (band), Little Mix, Naughty Boy, One Direction, Twitter, YouTube

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American Music Awards 2015 – Full List Of Winners, Nominees

At last night's American Music Awards, Taylor Swift was the biggest winner with three – Song of the Year, Favorite Pop/Rock Album and Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist. One Direction, The Weeknd and. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 11/23/2015 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: (Baby I've Got You) On My Mind, American Music Award, Bruno Mars, Calvin Harris, Cary Sherman, Ed Sheeran, Fifty Shades of Grey, One Direction, Sam Smith, Taylor Swift

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10 Most Viral Tracks Last Week On Spotify US, Canada, UK, Global

The most viral tracks based on the number of people who shared it divided by those who listened from Oct. 23 – 29 on Facebook, Tumblr, Twitter and Spotify.

Bruce Houghton on 11/04/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Belieber, Believe Tour, Billboard charts, Billboard Hot 100, boy band, Def Jam Recordings, Def Leppard, Good Morning America, Justin Bieber, One Direction

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Amazon Prime Music Adds Universal Music Group To Free Streaming

Despite having "several million" users in the U.S. streaming its 1 million tracks every month, Amazon Prime Music is often overlooked. Today Amazon's streaming catalog got a lot deeper with. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/29/2015 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (2)

Tags: Apple Inc., Carrie Underwood, Ellie Goulding, Florence and the Machine, iTunes, London, Mumford & Sons, music industry, One Direction, The Weeknd

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The Difference Between A Successful And An Unsuccessful Band

Curious about why no one is showing up at your band's shows, or why it's such a struggle to even book them in the first place? Can't figure out why. Continue reading

admin on 09/08/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: 'N Sync, Ali Hewson, Angie Hart, Archie Roach, Audio engineering, Billboard Magazine, Facebook, One Direction, social media, Twitter

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