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Sparkplug: Rent Instruments, Gear, Space From And To Your Fellow Musicians

Source: HypeBot
June 27, 2017

This article explores the new ins and outs of Sparkplug, a resource which allows artists to make money by renting out instruments and space to fellow artists, as well as save money by renting space and gear from same said artists. Guest post by Jennifer Newman Sharpe, CEO and founder of Sparkplug Make money renting out your instruments; Save money on tour or in the studio by renting from a fellow artist. In order to better support and invest in their art, ...

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Elon Musk, Tesla In Talks To Launch Streaming Music Service

Source: HypeBot
June 24, 2017

Just in case you weren't sure that there are already a few too many music streamers, comes word that Elon Musk and his Tesla auto brand are in talks to launch their own music service. But why would they not just partner with Spotify or Apple Music? Tesla is in serious talks with the major labels to launch their own streaming music service, reports Recode, and the automaker has confirmed the move: “We believe it’s important to have an ...

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Things We Learned From Austin Music Foundation’s DIY Musician Marketing Panel

Source: HypeBot
June 23, 2017

From the Austin Music Foundation's June DIY marketing panel, we learn some of the insights shared at the event regarding marketing tools and techniques available to artists seeking success in a rapidly shifting marketplace. Guest by Sarah of Wysidio On June 7th, the Austin Music Foundation hosted “Breaking Through the Noise: Digital Marketing for DIY Musicians” at one of our favorite venues in Austin: Empire Control Room. The panel was moderated by artist and podcast host, Johnny Goudie. He was joined ...

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The music community helps its own

Source: Ken Franckling's Jazz Notes
June 21, 2017

One of the latest instances involves West Coast bassist Marc van Wageningen. He and drummer David Garibaldi were injured severely on January 12 when struck by an Amtrak train while were walking to a Tower of Power performance at Yoshi’s in Oakland CA. Marc VW, a 30-year fixture on the Bay Area’s jazz, funk and Latin music scene, has been subbing in the funk band since 2002. He was the most seriously injured of the pair. He underwent surgery to ...

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Royalty Exchange Adds $6.4 Million Funding, 3 Industry Veterans To Advisory Board

Source: HypeBot
June 21, 2017

Royalty Exchange, a digital marketplace for royalties, has secured $6.4 million in funding, as well as added three new industry veterans to its board of advisors. The company had been seeking to raise $3 million, but said it increased its offering due to demand. Royalty Exchange provides a platform for rightsholders to sell a part of their royalty stream in an online auction. Artists are allowed to keep full control of their copyrights in the transactions and can still collect ...

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Streaming Shifting The Industry For Labels and Artists

Source: HypeBot
June 20, 2017

SongCast’s Mike Wright explores how the culture of music consumption has shifted from one of 'ownership' of content, to one of on-demand enjoyment, and how this change is impacting the entire industry, and how labels and artists choose to distribute their music. Guest post by Mike Wright of SongCast We’ve seen the trajectory from tapes, to CD’s, to mp3’s to iPods, but now we’re moving into streaming, instead of simply “ownership” of the content, and listeners want on-demand enjoyment. The industry ...

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Could Europe Be Set To Recalibrate The Digital Music Market?

Source: HypeBot
June 15, 2017

Respect for copyrights and music's “value gap" continue to be core issues for creators and the music industry. But Europe's competition commissioner Margrethe Vestager is taking steps to recalibrate the entire digital marketplace, and the indie sector can lead the charge, says Helen Smith, executive chair of European independent music trade group Impala. Guest post by Helen Smith, the Executive Chair of Impala Helen Smith- Executive Chair of IMPALA When we hear about the value gap, the discussion often focuses ...

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Weekly Music Publishing Update: Inside The Ferrick, Lowery Pastorius Spotify Lawsuit

Source: HypeBot
June 15, 2017

Ongoing in music industry news these days dwells the combined lawsuits of David Lowery, Melissa Ferrick and Jaco Pastorius. The plaintiffs combined forces to attempt a class action lawsuit against streaming services worldwide. Without judge approval for class action, their efforts narrowed toward Ferrick’s original focus: Spotify. Ferrick's accusations were made toward Spotify’s inconsistent obligation with the Harry Fox Agency, as well as its failure to file Notices of Intention (NOI’s) for mechanical licenses. Spotify took initiative to seek The ...

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