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5 Ways Music Modernization Act Could Be Fairer For All Creators

The Music Modernization Act has passed the U.S. House of Representatives, and while much of the bill's content seems positive on the service, there are a number of ways in. Continue reading

Guest Post on 04/30/2018 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: ABC News, Center for American Women and Politics, Digital Millennium Copyright Act, Liquefied natural gas, Republican Party (United States), Scott Pruitt, United States Capitol, United States Congress, United States Environmental Protection Agency, United States House of Representatives

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ABBA Reunites For New Recording

It only took 35 years of coaxing, but ABBA has decided to reunite, and that means playing together again, onstage. The performance, however, will be for two songs and in. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/30/2018 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Concerns For DIY Musicians Income After Congressional Interview For Music Modernization Act

The Music Modernization Act passed the U.S. House this week and is headed for the Senate. Here Dae Bogan recounts how providing the Principle Analyst of the Congressional Budget office. Continue reading

Guest Post on 04/27/2018 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Apple Music, Artist, Barack Obama, Berne Convention, Bob Corker, Business Insider, Congressional Budget Office, Donald Trump, Republican Party (United States), United States

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NYC Finally Repeals 100 Year Old Law Prohibiting Dancing In Bars

New York City has repealed a century-old restriction barring dancing in bars if they do not have a cabaret license. According to the New York Times, the City Council on. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 11/02/2017 in Live & Touring | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: ABC News, Advertising campaign, Alameda County Sheriff's Office, Amanda Brown (musician), Donald Trump, Electronic dance music, Party leaders of the United States Senate, Republican Party (United States), The New York Times, United States

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Music Think Tank: A Call For Submissions

Thank you for your committed readership and the insightful content that many of you have shared, Without your contributions, our sister blog Music Think Tank would not exist. If you have. Continue reading

admin on 10/27/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Best practice, Democratic Party (United States), Harvest festival, Hypebot, Instagram, Jason Aldean, Las Vegas, music industry, Music Think Tank, Republican Party (United States)

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Roger Waters Helms A Musical Resistance

In the wake of the political and social turmoil which currently grips the United States has caused a number of artists to use their music as way of speaking out,. Continue reading

Guest Post on 10/11/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

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TUE. BRIEF: Verve Raises $18.5M For Digital Street Teams • WMG|IMG Becomes Endeavor • Music Blockchain • MORE

TUESDAY 10.10.17 Music Business News From Around The Web Dear fans, you have all the power. Verve just raised $18.5M to reward you for marketing festival tickets. What are you. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 10/10/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Agence France-Presse, Allied health professions, Android (operating system), Celebrity bond, David Bowie, Democratic Party (United States), Developing country, Donald Trump, Ed Markey, Republican Party (United States)

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Jason Aldean Performs Tom Petty’s “! Won’t Back Down” On “SNL” In Tribute To Las Vegas Victims [WATCH]

[UPDATED] Jason Aldean, who was on stage when the carnage began last week during the Las Vegas Route 91 Harvest festival, opened this week's “Saturday Night Live” by paying tribute. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 10/09/2017 in Live & Touring | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Apple Music, Associated Press, Brandon Flowers, Democratic Party (United States), Harvest festival, Instagram, Jason Aldean, Las Vegas, Mass shooting, Republican Party (United States)

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What Does All Of This Action On Healthcare Mean For Musicians?

Musicians, by the nature of their craft are often self-employed and under capitalized making them particularly vulnerable to changes in health care and insurance. But there is so much noise. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/26/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Barack Obama, Bill Cassidy, Donald Trump, Jimmy Kimmel, John McCain, Lindsey Graham, Mitch McConnell, Party leaders of the United States Senate, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Republican Party (United States)

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President’s Committee On the Arts and Humanities Resign En Masse

The entirety of the President's Committee On the Arts and Humanities tendered their resignation on Friday in protest of President Donald Trump's qualified criticism of the violence in Charlottesville last. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/22/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Associated Press, Charlottesville, Donald Trump, Hate group, John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Kennedy Center Honors, President of the United States, President's Committee on the Arts and Humanities, Republican Party (United States), Virginia, White House

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