Tag: Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift’s Newest Album “1989” Will Be Available On Apple Music

We may never know if there were backroom negotiations, payments were made (she insists not) or if Taylor Swift just liked how Apple reversed course after her open letter and. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 06/25/2015 in Uncategorized | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Apple Inc., Artist, Celebrity, Eddy Cue, independent music, IPhone, Streaming media, Taylor Swift, tumblr, Twitter

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This Just In: Taylor Swift Is Not The Savior Artists Need

I'm going to do something crazy and generally not advised on the internet: I'm going to try to make a nuanced argument that cannot be summarized just in the title. Continue reading

Guest Post on 06/25/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (7)

Tags: Apple Inc., Artist, Eddy Cue, independent music, internet, IPhone, iTunes, Rate (mathematics), Taylor Swift, Twitter

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7 Music Myths New Bands Should Avoid

There are many myths out there on how to "Make It" in the music business. In today's article we debunk some of those myths on MusicThinkTank.com

Matt Gibson on 06/24/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Apple Inc., Compact disc, IPhone, iTunes, music industry, Pandora, Spotify, Streaming media, Taylor Swift, YouTube

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DON’T SIGN YOUR CONTRACT YET! Apple Music NOT Likely To Pay Full Royalties During Free Trials

Recork the champagne and put your pen back in the drawer. When Apple exec Eddie Cue reversed course, promising Taylor Swift and the world that "artists will be paid" during. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 06/23/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (2)

Tags: Apple Inc., Artist, IPhone, iTunes, List of online music databases, Spotify, Streaming media, Subscription business model, Taylor Swift, The Wall Street Journal

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Taylor Swift Takes On Apple And Wins [COMIC]

Over the weekend Taylor Swift took on Apple on behalf of all musicians, and she won. Announcing surrender overnight; executive Eddie Cue announced to the multitude that Apple would open. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 06/22/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (3)

Tags: Abercrombie & Fitch, Apple Inc., Artist, BBC News, Billboard Magazine, Eddy Cue, independent music, Open letter, Streaming media, Taylor Swift

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“We hear you Indie Artists.” Apple Shifts Gears, Will Pay During 90 Day Free Music Trial

The independent music community protested and Apple listened. Whether the decision was based on a love of music, being faced with the prospect of launching a music service sans indie. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 06/22/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (3)

Tags: Apple Inc., Artist, Eddy Cue, independent music, IPhone, iTunes, music industry, Open letter, Taylor Swift, Twitter

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This Week in Music Commentary

Some the music industry's best mins including Derek Sivers, Mark Mulligan, David McMillin, Kyle Bylin and Cortney Harding all weighed in this week. I even had something to add…

Bruce Houghton on 06/21/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Apple Inc., Billboard Magazine, David McMillin, Fort Frances, iTunes, music industry, PopMatters, Spotify, Streaming media, Taylor Swift

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EDM Market Still Growing But More Slowly

Electronic Dance Music has been one of the biggest trends in music in recent years, but it looks to be slowing down.According to the latest IMS Business Report 2015, EDM grew about. Continue reading

Guest Post on 06/11/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Android (operating system), Apple Inc., Apple Worldwide Developers Conference, Big Three (automobile manufacturers), Calvin Harris, Disc jockey, iTunes, Streaming media, Taylor Swift, United States

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Music Publishing News Roundup: Bobby Braddock’s Memoir • Grooveshark Turns Heads • Spotify CEO Defends “Freemium”

In this week's music publishing news, Bobby Braddock talks about his newest venture, writing a memoir about is life as a Nashville songwriter, Grooveshark makes a splash as it re-emerges. Continue reading

Bob Baker on 06/08/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Blake Shelton, Do it yourself, Humour, independent music, musician, Sangria, Spotify, Taylor Swift, The Voice (U.S. TV series), Twitter

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iHeartRadio Passes 70 Million Registered Users

Four years after launching, iHeartRadio has surpassed 70 million registered users, and say they reached that milestone faster than Facebook or any other digital music or streaming service. More iHeartRadio. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 06/05/2015 in Radio & Satellite | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Billboard Hot 100, Billboard Music Award, Bruno Mars, David Guetta, Justin Bieber, Kendrick Lamar, Nicki Minaj, See You Again, Taylor Swift, Wiz Khalifa

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