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June 29, 2018
New Study Finds That The Average Musician Makes Less Than Ever
I don’t think that anyone would deny that, unless you’ve reached the top rungs of the business, being an everyday musician is a tough job. The problem is that it seems to be getting tougher than ever to be an average musician though, as a new study from the Music Industry Research Association (MIRA) discovered. […]
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June 28, 2018
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The 8 Essential Elements Of A Great Band Photo
When it comes to a band photo shoot, most artists put their faith entirely in the hands of the photographer. While that might be the best thing to do when working with a top pro, it still makes sense to have an idea of what to look for in case you’re not getting the results […]
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June 27, 2018
Coachella’s Radius Clause Has Artists Up In Arms
Everyone wants to play festivals these days. If you’re a new act then they can provide great visibility, and if you’re established then you can make some real bucks. The problem is that there are now so many festivals that they’re competing for customers, and that means contract language that’s meant to protect the festival […]
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June 26, 2018
Music Industry Power Shifting, China Trade Wars, And Engineer Steve Remote On My Latest Inner Circle Podcast
Remote recording is an audio discipline that’s distinctly different from many others and something my guest today knows so much about. Steve Remote is founder and chief engineer of Aura Sonic, a mobile and location production company out of New York. Steve’s been working in remote recording almost his entire professional life, and Aura Sonic […]
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June 25, 2018
Facebook Takes A Swipe At YouTube, And YouTube Swipes Back
Facebook has been aiming for YouTube ever since it introduced video a few years ago, and although it’s done an admirable job of becoming a viable video platform, it’s efforts seemed to have plateaued as serious content creators still prefer the Google subsidiary. That isn’t keeping Facebook from trying something new however, and it’s using […]
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June 22, 2018
Instagram Launches IGTV, It’s New Long Form Video Service
Facebook has been losing its teen users and its video assault on YouTube has plateaued, so the next logical step is to include long form videos on its Instagram service. That’s exactly what happened as the company announced its release of IGTV, a new feature that will be available on existing Instagram accounts and a new […]
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June 21, 2018
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Cover Art Guidelines For Streaming Services
Many times an artist or band is so concerned with their music that they forget about a piece of the puzzle that’s still essential, which is the cover art. Even if you don’t plan on a physical product, the cover art is still the thing that catches people’s eyes and can lead to a listen […]
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June 20, 2018
Even Heavy Radio Listeners Use Other Media
Radio is declining in influence in the U.S., but it’s still quite formidable thanks to its “heavy listeners” or those who consume more than one hour of radio per day, according to the latest study by Edison Research. It’s annual Infinite Dial report, conducted in partnership with Triton Digital, states that 30% of the American population over the […]
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June 19, 2018
Eric Bettelli And Mark Nardone Of Music Connection On My Latest Inner Circle Podcast
Music Connection magazine has been a bible for musicians, songwriters, artists, engineers, producers and music execs since its first issue in 1977. The magazine has grown from a local Los Angels publication to national distribution, and now features everything from revues of artist’s and band’s live performances and albums to extensive directories ranging from music […]
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June 18, 2018
Spotify Launches The Game Plan For Artists
You have to give Spotify credit. The company realized that for the most part artists weren’t utilizing the streaming platform to its fullest, so it created a site just for artists with a series of help videos called The Game Plan so they could take advantage of all the features it has to offer. The […]
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June 15, 2018
If You Think Streaming Royalties Are Bad, Radio AirPlay Is Worse
Artists and songwriters have a tendency to rip on streaming for its low payouts, sometimes without understanding the scale and metrics of how it really works. While it’s true that streaming royalties can seem absurdly low sometimes, it turns out that U.S. radio airplay is way worse. According to a post on Roconomic, a spin […]
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June 14, 2018
Sony Predicts A Growth Slowdown For The Music Industry
The last few years have gone better than expected for the recorded music industry, with double digit growth and lots of smiles to go around. With streaming continuing to grow in acceptance, it’s a party that looks to go on for some time, but that’s not what Sony is predicting. Despite the growth in streaming, Sony […]
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June 13, 2018
Facebook Makes Its Move Into Music
Facebook has threatened to go big into music for quite a while and last week finally made its move. The company announced that its users can now upload and share their videos that contain music by popular artists and now have it legally licensed for the first time. Facebook also announced a new music feature called […]
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June 12, 2018
Apple’s New Publishing Division, Too Similar Pop Songs And Music Exec Ted Joseph On My Latest Podcast
My guest this week is longtime Senior VP of Marketing for Warner Bros and current marketing consultant to both labels and indie artists Ted Joseph. Ted has been associated with over 100 gold and platinum recordings for artists in a wide range of genres, from pop and urban to contemporary jazz and country. He has […]
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June 11, 2018
Spotify Looks At Unveiling A Long-Term Strategy The Music Industry Won’t Like
A new report suggests that Spotify is embarking on a new strategy that may ultimately alienate the very partners it needs to stay in business. A recent Billboard article outlined Spotify’s currently unannounced program of offering advances to a select number of indie artists for a direct licensing deal with the service. If you’re an artist or […]
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