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Who Will Save The Music Industry This Week?

Who Will Save The Music Industry This Week?

Source: HypeBot

Things have certainly been looking grim for the music industry in many areas, and what exactly is needed to turn things around has a been a subject of constant debate among those in the business. This article examines several different ideas for how to save the industry, and why they may or (more likely) may not work. Guest Post by Dave Brooks on Amplify Remember when the music industry used to work by album and tour cycles? These days, we seem ...

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Jazz this week: Karrin Allyson, Olivia Block, Eric Marienthal, Tommy Halloran, and more

Jazz this week: Karrin Allyson, Olivia Block, Eric Marienthal, Tommy Halloran, and more

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman

This week's schedule of jazz and creative music in St. Louis includes a typically varied assortment of sounds and styles, with a couple of notable touring performers in the middle of the week. So, without further delay, let's go to the highlights... Thursday, November 12 The Gaslight Cabaret Festival fall series continues with an encore performance from the duo Sleepy Kitty at the Gaslight Theater. Also on Thursday, the SIUE jazz faculty will feature saxophonist Jason Swagler in a concert ...

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Spotify Could Go Away Overnight And No One Would Care

Spotify Could Go Away Overnight And No One Would Care

Source: HypeBot

Although Spotify was able to get its foot in the door early, the presence of companies like Apple Music, Amazon Prime, and others means that the historically un-profitable streaming service either needs to find away to differentiate itself from the competition or risk crashing and burning. Op Ed by Kelli Richards  Before Apple Music was ever announced, it had already sparked controversy. Word on the street was that Apple wasn’t just trying to create a killer product — it was going for ...

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Sony/ATV Music Publishing Cuts "Unprecedented" Direct Deal With Pandora [NYSE: P]

Sony/ATV Music Publishing Cuts "Unprecedented" Direct Deal With Pandora [NYSE: P]

Source: HypeBot

Pandora and music publishing giant Sony/ATV Music today announced a multi-year catalog licensing agreement. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but the direct publishing deal creates business benefits for Pandora, while improving rates and modernizing compensation for Sony/ATV songwriters in the US, the companies said in a joint statement. Sony/ATV has been telegraphing its desire to bypass performing rights organizations and deal directly with Pandora for months. Under the just announced direct agreement, the music publisher says it can deliver ...

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Streaming Music, Social Media And Damned Statistics

Streaming Music, Social Media And Damned Statistics

Source: HypeBot

The prevalence of on demand streaming services has caused the current generation of listeners to develop an increasingly fickle relationship with both the music they listen to and the artists who create it. Artists, meanwhile, continue to employ the same tired self-promotion techniques, when they should be focusing on building an emotional connection with their fans through their music. Guest Post by Lucy Blair on Hybrid Language Last week I was privileged to present on Streaming, Social And Damned Statistics at Amsterdam Dance Event 2015. ...

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Jazz this week: Poncho Sanchez, Charlemagne Palestine, Ramsey Lewis, Nevermore Jazz Ball, Storm Large, and more

Jazz this week: Poncho Sanchez, Charlemagne Palestine, Ramsey Lewis, Nevermore Jazz Ball, Storm Large, and more

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman

It's an extremely busy week for jazz and creative music in around St. Louis, with major touring musicians in town offering Latin jazz, cabaret, soul jazz, and experimental music, plus a big event drawing swing dancers from around the country, and a varied assortment of shows from local musicians. Here's a brief look at some of the most notable performances coming up: Wednesday, November 4 Percussionist Poncho Sanchez and his Latin jazz band return to open a four-night stand at ...

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Artist Growth Partners With Pilot and Flying J To Save Musicians On Gasoline, Diesel, Other Purchases

Artist Growth Partners With Pilot and Flying J To Save Musicians On Gasoline, Diesel, Other Purchases

Source: HypeBot

Artist Growth, a robust business management tool for touring artists, has announced a partnership with Pilot Flying J, the largest operator of truck and auto travel centers in North America. Members now save on gasoline, diesel and many other purchases at Pilot and Flying J travel centers. Users will save 3 - 5 cents per gallon on diesel and regular gasoline. The amount moves up and down depending on how many users opt into the program. The more who sign up, ...

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Napster Launches Streaming Music Service In Canada

Napster Launches Streaming Music Service In Canada

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