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Will The Online Music Experience Another Myspace Moment?

April 22, 2017

Here Bas Grasmayer explains why he believes online music may be on the verge of another Myspace style implosion, and why this could open up new opportunities for those operating and innovating in digital music. Guest post by Bas Grasmayer of Music Tech Future An emerging void signals new opportunity for innovation in digital music. The ...

News: Career

Nora Germain Shares Advice, Inspiration For Artists

April 22, 2017

In this interview Nora Germain, a seasoned violinist and veteran of the stage, shares her extensive DIY knowledge, particularly when it comes to the running a PledgeMusic campaign, as well as advice on cultivating a successful career in music in general. Guest post from PledgeMusic News Nora Germain is no stranger to the stage. The 25-year old ...

News: Technology

Google Play Music Becomes Default Music Service On All Samsung Mobile Devices

April 22, 2017

Apple Music got a huge leg up as the default music services on tens of millions of iPhones and other Apple Devices. Now Google Play Music is getting a similar boost via an exclusive relationship with the globe's #2 phone maker Samsung. Google Play Music is now the exclusive default music player on Samsung phones and ...

News: Performance / Tour

The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Live Jazz, April 21-27

April 22, 2017

This changing weather is sure keeping us on our toes. At least the opportunities to hear great jazz are constants, and the coming week offers a lot of ear-smacking options from local talents and former residents to international stars and a living legend. And the Minneapolis-St Paul International Film Festival adds even more jazz to the ...

News: Career

YouTube Analytics For Musicians

April 21, 2017

YouTube is now an integral part of any band's marketing platform, allowing artists to easily engage current and potential future fans. The site also provides an invaluable set of analytics which allow artists to better maximize its effectiveness. Guest post by Ta'Rikah Jones of Symphonic Blog YouTube has blown up over the past few years. Artists ...

News: Music Industry

Record Store Day 2017: A Reminder That Americans Still Buy Music

April 21, 2017

Did you know that one in three vinyl buyers also pays for an on-demand music subscription? Even in the age of streaming, many still want to touch, feel and own their music. Proof of that is just hours away during this Saturday's Record Store Day. Guest post by Russ Crupnick of MusicWatch Saturday April 22 begins the ...

News: Video / DVD

Ben Webster + Ahmad Jamal

April 20, 2017

Jazz From Studio 61 was a CBS show hosted by Robert Herridge that aired on February 15, 1960. It was part of the network's Herridge-produced Robert Herridge Theater series. For this half-hour jazz program, Herridge brought together two groups—one led by tenor saxophonist Ben Webster and the other by pianist Ahmad Jamal. In the past, I've ...

News: Career

Acing The Basics Of Social Media To Grow Your Followers

April 20, 2017

Social media is an integral part of our waking lives, and just as each platform has its own distinct attributes, each one represents an opportunity for a band or musician to draw attention to themselves and their work. That said, there are certain basic practices that apply universally across all the different platforms. Guest post by ...

News: Career

Jamendo Reports 50% Licensing Growth For 5000+ Indie Artists

April 20, 2017

Indie hub Jamendo is reporting 50% growth for its music licensing platform. 5000 of the 40,000 indie artists that have uploaded music to the platform have licensed a total of 200,000 tracks. Jamendo is a worldwide community of independent music. 40,000 artists have uploaded more than 500,000 tracks to stream and download for free. Jamendo generates ...

News: Performance / Tour

Always a night with musical surprises

April 20, 2017

You never know just what's in store when the Dan Miller Quartet performs on Tuesday nights at the Roadhouse Cafe in Fort Myers FL. There are always musical surprises, and that's a good thing in this case. That's just what happened on April 17 when the Tuesday night series concluded its season-long run. (The Roadhouse will ...