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Uplaya's David Meredith on How Hit Song Algorithms Can Actually Help Artists

Source: We All Make Music
July 28, 2010

The words “hit song science" tend to set musicians on edge.

Rather than inspiring curiosity about a new piece of technology, the idea of a hit predictor, or some kind of perfect pop song analyzer, usually conjures up images of soulless homogeneity, of computers issuing ruthlessly effective and perfectly empty radio hits, of true creativity and artistry being wiped off the face of the earth as if it were a computer virus.

But according to David Meredith, the CEO of ...

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The Morning Tabs

Source: We All Make Music
July 27, 2010

Because we're all such busy bees, we finally figured that the easiest thing to do around here would be to assemble some morning links for you. Check 'em out!

According to this interview, A2IM CEO Rich Bengloff hates the misuse of the DMCA in Viacom's case against YouTube. Bengloff and his partners will be filing amicus briefs protesting the recent summary judgment that favored YouTube. People love to talk about how it's just the four major labels who are complaining ...

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What Record and Comic Stores Have in Common

Source: HypeBot
July 27, 2010

Reporter Jason Snell attended this year's Comic-Con to see how the iPad and other devices were affecting the comic industry; he found they seemed convinced that “the coming digital comic revolution, in which devices such as the iPad eliminate the need for reading printed media, will end up driving readers into comic-book stores in search for the good stuff--on paper." This sound familiar? A presenter told the audience that comic shops are cultural centers; they could thrive in the iPad ...

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Music Publishers Demanding 360 Rights from Artists

Source: HypeBot
July 27, 2010

Music Publishers Copy Major Label 360 Model

Music publishers were once thought of as safe havens for artists.  They nurtured songwriters, introduced them to the industry and sought ways to broaden their income with covers and placements. Now, it appears that they want more--a lot more--than a piece of the act's publishing in exchange for their efforts.

At a recent Association of Independent Music Publishers luncheon at LA's House Of Blues, a panel of business affairs execs made it clear ...

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Notes from the Net: Al Jarreau Recovering; Jazzreach Gets Funding; Plus News, Reviews, Interviews, and More

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
July 27, 2010

Here's the latest compilation of assorted news briefs and links related to jazz, improvisation, and creative music in St. Louis, including news of musicians originally from the Gateway City, recent visitors, and coming attractions, plus assorted other items of interest:* Starting with some recent linkage related to the St. Louis area's most famous jazz musician, the Miles Davis exhibit in Montreal was reviewed by J.D. Considine of the Toronto Globe and Mail here. Meanwhile, JazzOnline's Miles Davis Podcast ...

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Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation's Jazz Touring Network Program Application Guidelines

Source: Michael Ricci
July 26, 2010

The deadline for application to the 2010/2011 JTN program is August 30, 2010. This is a receipt deadline. Applications received after this date will not be eligible for review. BACKGROUND Jazz has a particularly rich history in the mid-Atlantic region and continuing presence with vibrant jazz communities in its major urban centers of Baltimore, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Washington, D.C., and the world's jazz capital, New York. Over the past decade the marketplace for the presentation of jazz has changed as the ...

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IN + OUT RECORDS Announces Exclusive U.S. National Distribution Through the Allegro Media Group with New Releases from Billy Cobham, Odean Pope and James Blood Ulmer

Source: Michael Ricci
July 26, 2010

IN + OUT RECORDS, one of Europe's most enterprising and acclaimed independent jazz labels, with a reputation as a producer of recordings of the highest musical and technical quality established through its twenty plus years of releasing cutting edge music created by both American and European artists. The objective of the label, which was founded by Frank Kleinschmidt in Freiburg, Germany in 1988, is to produce sound and video recordings of innovative contemporary jazz music using state-of-the-art technology. Named after ...

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IN + OUT RECORDS announces new releases from Johnny Griffin, the Sun Ra Arkestra under the direction of Marshall Allen, and Ratko Zjaca with John Patitucci, Steve Gadd and Randy Brecker

Source: Michael Ricci
July 26, 2010

IN + OUT RECORDS, one of Europe's most enterprising and acclaimed independent jazz labels, with a reputation as a producer of recordings of the highest musical and technical quality established through its twenty-plus years of releasing cutting edge music created by both American and European artists, announces its second release of new recordings to be distributed exclusively in the United States by the Allegro Media Group. Following up on its initial Allegro distributed release of recordings by Billy Cobham, Odean ...

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