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How To Think, Act Like A Successful Music Entrepreneur
Being an entrepreneur of any kind is hard work, and requires a certain set of skills to do well. Here we look at the top seven qualities of a successful musical entrepreneur, and how you can further develop any of the skill should you struggle with them. Guest post by Bree Noble of Soundfly's Flypaper One ...
Music Industry In UK Booms As Brexit Disaster Looms
A British Phonographic Industry report shows that British music exports are now at their highest level in almost two decades. According to the BPI, UK labels generated revenues of £408.4 million in 2017, up by 12% over the previous year. The strong performance contributes to more than £5 billion in revenue generated by the sector since 2000. Taking ...
Don't Sleep: Subtle Impact of Turning Your Computer OFF [Hisham Dahud]
This short piece comes from independent music professional and former Hypebot contributor Hisham Dahud. Here's an unexpected revelation: I used to put my laptop to 'sleep' upon ending a workday. No shutdown; just close the screen and pick up where I left off the next day. I used to view this as a nifty feature, but I've ...
How Streaming Is Changing Shape of Music [Mark Mulligan] Part 1
MUST READ: This is the first of two thought pieces by MIDiA analyst Mark Mulligan on how streaming is reshaping music from creation to consumption. By Mark Mulligan of MIDiA and the Music Industry Blog The streaming era has arrived in the music business, but the music business has not yet fully arrived in the streaming ...
Electrifying Track: The Eagle Flies
Vibraphonist Teddy Charles was one cool cat. Every time I called him back in the late 2000s, his lingo was straight out of the hipster's manual. And it all came naturally to Teddy, since he lived the jazz life. In addition to being a swinging vibraphonist, he was a superb record producer. In April 1957, Teddy ...
Concert Revenue Hits Record High, But Not Because Of More Tickets Are Sold
For artists at the top tier of the industry, it's a good time to be touring, with concerts in the first half of 2018 bringing in a record amount of money. Unfortunately, this extra load of cash doesn't appear to be result of more tickets selling. Guest post by Bobby Owsinski of Music 3.0 If you’re ...
Maynard Ferguson: Jam Sessions
Born in Verdun, Canada, Maynard Ferguson quickly outgrew the dance bands he played with in Montreal and Quebec. Though his main instrument was the trumpet, Ferguson could play a range of brass instruments in his teens. By the late 1940s, he was being courted by bandleaders in the U.S. who were eager for a hot trumpet—the ...
Recent Listening: Scott Reeves and others
Scott Reeves Jazz Orchestra, Without A Trace (Origin) Reeves’ second big band album for Origin features players in the top level of New York musicians. Saxophonists Steve Wilson, Vito Chiavuzzo, Tim Armacost and Rob Middleton are among the impressive soloists, along with trombonist Matt Haviland, trumpeter Andy Gravish, pianist Jim Ridl, and Reeves on flugelhorn and ...
FlipTix: Sell Festival Tickets When You Leave Early
FlipTix, announced that their ticket resale app will launch will launch in California at the Kaaboo-Del Mar Festival when it's held in Del Mar from Sept. 14-16. Unlike other ticket resale services that allow fans to buy tickets ahead of a concert or festival, FlipTix enables users to legally sell their tickets to the event if ...
How Thomas Newman’s Score For “American Beauty” Flipped The Script On Film Music
With its 20th anniversary in sight, Sam Mendes' film American Beauty has received its share of both critical acclaim and controversy, but it is perhaps less often remembered for its groundbreaking and game-changing score. Guest post by Alex Wilson of Soundfly's Flypaper 2019 will be the 20th anniversary of Sam Mendes’ critically acclaimed and controversial film American Beauty. Anyone who ...
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