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Anne Leighton: What Publicists Need from Musicians

Source: HypeBot
December 16, 2011

By Anne Leighton The best, savviest musicians listen to their publicist's expertise. Jethro Tull's Ian Anderson and Tower of Power's Emilio Castillo pay attention to what I tell them when I disagree, find a wrong fact in their bio, or if they NEED to do an interview during a vacation. They also tell me when something needs to be fixed. We've never had an argument. Sure, we've all made mistakes that were based in misunderstood e-mails or my faulty research ...

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Manchester Orchestra Asks Fans to Sing Along and Why It's Working

Source: HypeBot
December 16, 2011

Atlanta-based indie rock group Manchester Orchestra has launched a unique and interactive fan experience for their song, “Virgin"—a track that's been described as “a song to the fans" by the band. In the spirit of the song's lyrical content, the band has created a campaign for fans to have their voices heard ... literally. The project allows fans to sing the chorus from the song “Virgin" from their computer and automatically upload to it SoundCloud. From there, they're able to create ...

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Breaking: Live Nation Acquires BigChampagne

Source: HypeBot
December 15, 2011

In what is certainly set to be a game-changer, Live Nation has decided to acquire consumer data-analyzing firm BigChampagne, a small yet highly influential media-measurement company responsible for creating the Ultimate Chart—an alternative to the Billboard Pop Charts that also accounts for a vast array of social media consumption. As part of the acquisition, BigChampagne's Ultimate Chart platform is set to “power social discovery, content relevancy and product personalization across Live Nation's businesses," as stated in a news release. Additionally, BigChampagne's own ...

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Why Spotify Will Never Be Profitable: The Secret Demands of Record Labels

Source: HypeBot
December 13, 2011

Imagine a new hot-dog selling venture. Let's also say there's only one supplier to purchase hot dogs from. Instead of simply charging a fixed price for hot dogs, that supplier demands the HIGHER of the following: $1 per hot dog sold OR $2 for every customer served OR 50 percent of all revenues for anything sold in the store.In addition, the supplier requires a two-year minimum order of 300 hot dogs per day, payable all in advance. If fewer hot ...

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Matt Wilson's Christmas Tree-O Jingling All the Way to Lovin Cup on December 15th

Source: Jazz@Rochester
December 12, 2011

Bop Arts (Tom Kohn and the Bop Shop's nonprofit side) is bringing Matt Wilson and his Christmas Tree-O to Lovin' Cup Brews & Bistro on Thursday, December 15th, at 8:00 pm. Tickets are $18 advance/$20 door. Lovin Cup is a great venue for music, but if you want to sit, you better get there early when the doors open at 7. New York based drummer and Grammy nominee Matt Wilson is one of today's most called for jazz drummers and is ...

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Musician Tips: The Importance of a Contract and Professionalism when Collaborating

Source: HypeBot
December 10, 2011

Here's the scenario: You're out and about watching another indie artist perform and you think your styles would blend well together. After the show you approach him and ask if he wants to collab. He says sure, and you make a plan to meet a couple days later. What you do from here will make a world of difference in the long run. Here are some tips to help navigate the collaboration process: The first meeting This should be a ...

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The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Jazz, December 9-15

Source: JazzINK by Andrea Canter
December 9, 2011

More holiday-themed events as well as the “usual" wide range of jazz will keep spirits bright this coming week. Highlights This Week The “Jingle Bell Doc" (Severinsen) returns to Orchestra Hall to add some holiday fun to the Minnesota Orchestra (12/9 and 12/11 matinee). I last heard Doc with a small Latin ensemble at the Dakota Jazz Club, and was impressed with his lively swinging trumpet. The fare will be different at Orchestra Hall, far more seasonal and, in front ...

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The RIAA Says Suing Individuals Was an Effective Strategy...

Source: Digital Music News
December 8, 2011

The RIAA ended its mass-lawsuits against individuals years ago, though the group is now pointing to a successful strategy. In fact, the group now claims that it 'largely succeeded' in containing the piracy problem and fostering a legitimate marketplace. In response to a critical article in the Tennessean regarding the RIAA's multi-million dollar lobbying tab and questionable legal approach, RIAA executive Liz Kennedy fired back with this. “We never expected to 'end' piracy. The goal is to bring the problem ...

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