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7 Exceptional Strategies for Marketing Singles

Source: HypeBot
February 23, 2011

This guest post is by Jon Ostrow (@miccontrol) of MicControl, a music blogging community that bridges the gap between musicians and music bloggers. The use of the 'single' has always been a popular way to release music, dating all the way back to the introduction of the gramophone player in the early 1900s when the 7-inch, 10-inch or 12-inch vinyl 'single' was the premier music format. Although newer technology has moved the focus to the album rather than the single, ...

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Is Selling Used MP3s Legal? Redigi Responds

Source: HypeBot
February 23, 2011

When startup Redigi announced last week that they'd open a marketplace to re-sell “used" mp3's this summer, many in the music industry questioned the legality of the company's plans. “I can't imagine how," wrote Boston based music attorney Rob Falk. “A legal music download is generally issued as 'personal license to use,' and I believe that by its terms, is non-transferable." But in response to our inquiry, a ReDigi spokesperson replied: To answer your question about the legality, the distinction ...

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What the Economic Recovery Means for Musicians

Source: MusicianWages.com
February 23, 2011

Two years ago, I wrote an article about finding work in the midst of the recession. Part of the advice I gave was to focus on building clients at schools and churches, as they seemed to be the only institutions surviving the financial crisis. It's time for some new advice. Now, certainly, I'm no economist. I took one, required, econ class in my whole life and I spent most of it looking pretty glassy-eyed. I can only tell you what ...

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$17.5 Million Later, Rdio's Complaining About Apple Percentages...

Source: Digital Music News
February 22, 2011

Add Rdio to the list of Apple haters, but do the rules change for the rich kid? Just ahead of the weekend, Rdio CEO Drew Larner joined the highly-vocal protest against upcoming subscription app fees. “I would echo what the heads of some of my competing companies have said," Larner told paidContent. “From a financial standpoint, that fee is certainly untenable for us, that's obvious. If it creates a situation where it's not financially possible for us to be in ...

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Adjust for Inflation and Decline in Music Sales Looks Worse Than We Thought

Source: HypeBot
February 22, 2011

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Will Apple Back Down from 30% Charge?

Source: HypeBot
February 22, 2011

From publishers to music subscription providers, everyone is still reeling from the “Apple Tax"—i.e. the 30% cut of profits that Apple will take when users subscribe to content and services in app. Some argue that Apple will respond to the negative reaction in the market and back down. Others believe that Apple's announcement shows that publishers and music subscription providers have already lost. They're most valuable asset, distribution, isn't one they control, and unless companies are willing to build their ...

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Seattle Musicians Launch Record Label Devoted to New Music

Source: Ivan Arteaga
February 22, 2011

February 21, 2011 (Seattle, WA)—The new musician-founded record label Table & Chairs is holding its label launch celebration at Seattle's Q Cafe at 7pm on March 12th, 2011. Admission is $10 at the door, which includes refreshments by chef Sarah Farr. The launch celebration will feature Table & Chairs artists Friendly Creature, Smallface, Kristian Garrard, Neil Welch, and Chemical Clock. Welch and Chemical clock, as well as additional T&C artists not performing, will be digitally releasing new material for this ...

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A Graphic Look at 25 Years of Music Sales

Source: HypeBot
February 19, 2011

There's something particularly sad about this chart. Whatever the format׮-track, LP, cassette, CD—every one has its day and then sales decline as it is replaced by new formats. Then in 2005 comes digital music, which according to the stats from the RIAA as interpreted by Bain show how, for the first time in 25 years, a new format has not sparked increased interest in music. The declines can't just be blamed on the digital format, but it does lead to ...

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