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Gigs No Longer Just For Musicians: How A Society Of Starving Artists Is Being Created By The Gig Economy
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In this piece George Howard explores how the music industry, the original gig business, should serve as a cautionary example to the other industries as they begin to shift towards a gig based economy. Guest post by consultant, teacher and author George Howard from Forbes As the world moves toward a gig economy, the music industry —where the original “gigs" took place — offers a cautionary tale about how it may end up for everyone.(Photo Illustration by Thomas Trutschel/Photothek via Getty Images) Long before ...
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Music Cities: State Of The Union
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In this piece Shain Shapiro catches us up on the the state of music cities, a somewhat nebulous term which came about as a term to recognize the cultural role of music in cities. Here he looks at what the Music Cities are doing right, what needs to improve, and where they're headed from here. Guest post by Shain Shapiro of Medium A few years ago, a new term emerged to explore the role of music — industry and otherwise — on how our ...
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Mixcloud Lands $11.5M, Plots Global Expansion
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Online radio and long-form audio streaming platform Mixcloud has closed its first-ever funding round with a $11.5 million investment from WndrCo, a holding company that focuses on startups operating at the intersection of media and technology. The new capital will be used to scale the company globally, expand the team, and diversify the platform. Two WndrCo partners will join Mixcloud’s board: Ann Daly, former president of DreamWorks Animation, and Anthony Saleh, an investor and artist manager of hip-hop artists Nas and ...
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Gigroad: Airbnb For Booking Shows
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Mark Mckelvie from Gigroad joins co-hosts Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert on the Music Biz Weekly podcast. Gigroad is like an Airbnb for concerts, connecting artists with fans and places to play. Venues on Gigroad may be professional, but they may also be just about anywhere, which enables artists and fans to create gigs in towns that may not have many professional venues. Artists, fans and ‘venues’ from the 25 countries Gigroad supports can easily connect and create gigs; deciding ...
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Missing Iconic Photo of Carmen McRae Found and Restored
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All About Jazz
The photo sat in an antique frame in the subject's guest room in Beverly Hills, California. Canadian author Robert Joseph Greene recalls how mesmerized he was by it. “The technique, the pose, and her whole persona. It really encompassed how I visualized my cousin singing," said Greene. Greene had just graduated from the University of San Francisco and was staying with his cousin while interning for Warner Bros. His cousin was not just any singer, but the iconic ...
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Amazon Music Gains Millions Of Subscribers Under Radar
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Although not always recognized as one of the frontrunners in the streaming world, Amazon Music is truly gaining in popularity; reportedly having as many as hundred million active users, double it's count from just six months ago. Guest post by Bobby Owsinski of Music 3.0 Amazon has always been the sleeping giant in music streaming. It’s Prime Music comes as a part of Amazon Prime, and although there are no official numbers as to the number of subscribers, the company hints that it’s at ...
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5 Musical Geniuses Who Overcame Disabilities To Achieve Legendary Status
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Finding success in the music industry typically entails surmounting a good number of obstacles, and can be even harder for those who need to overcome a disability or are in some way disadvantaged. Here we five genius musicians who succeeded despite the odds. Guest post by Patrick McGuire from Soundfly's Flypaper Whether it’s writing a song or learning how to read music, becoming a serious musician comes with its fair share of hardship and challenges, already. Everything — from the time and patience it takes ...
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Don’t Let Tax Day Leave You Singing The Blues: A Message For Songwriters, Musicians
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While tax season is dreaded by many, it can be a particularly trying time for those making a living in the music business. In fact some artists simply don't bother paying taxes at all, which can lead to devastating consequences. Here we look at how to prepare for tax day and avoid the wrath of the IRS. Guest post by Benom Plumb from the Royalty Exchange blog Tax Day this year is April 17. The days leading up to this date can be ...
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