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Universal Music Group's Abbey Roads Studios Launches Music Tech Incubator
The Beatles have long since decamped, but their Abbey Road Studios is still very much alive. Last night the UMG owned company launched a new initiative focused on music technology and innovation at an event in the iconic Studio Two. Universal Music Group owned Abbey Road Studios has launched Abbey Road Red, a music tech incubator ...
Five Reasons Why Major Labels Didn't Actually Blow It With Napster
Popular opinion tends to suggest that the major labels screwed up when they opted to sue Napster, rather than hammering out a deal with them. Looking at it from the perspective of major labels circa 2000 however, reveals that they may have made the best call possible. Guest Post by Jim McDermott on Trickness For a ...
The Album Release Cycle And The Band That Proved The Power Of Digital 7 Years Ago
This article offers a breakdown of the album release cycle explaining why, in the digital age, the conventional timeline for releasing and promoting an album is riddled with inefficiencies and examines how one metalcore band figured out the right way of doing it way back in 2008. Guest Post by Dan Wagster on LinkedIn Pulse In ...
YouTube To Unveil More Details Of Paid Service This Wednesday
To paraphrase The Kinks, I'm so tired, tired of waiting, tired of waiting for YouTube to launch their paid subscription service. But it looks like, while we may not yet see a full launch, we will learn more about the new service this Wednesday. YouTube will unveil some of the programming it is funding to place ...
5 Startup Concepts To Help You Prepare For The Musicpreneur Era
With the music business changing and developing, it is important to be prepared for whatever is coming next. Here we look at several good concepts utilized by startups to keep in mind as a musical entrepreneur. By musician and music industry pundit Tommy Darker Musicians, including myself, have long tried to crack the code and sustain a living in the digital era. ...
Transparency Begins Upstream For Streaming Royalties
As the popularity of freemium streaming has grown, there has been an ever increasing demand from artists and songwriters for transparency. Major labels and streaming services are usually blamed when a royalty payment doesn't find its way to the creator, but the real responsibility may be higher up the chain, with the advertising service. Guest Post ...
Warning To Musicians: Beware Of The Controlled Composition Clause
Artists and publishers can expect to earn a statutory mechanical rate of $.091 cents per song, as outlined by American copyright law, but record labels will often exert their leverage and influence over green artists in an effort to persuade them to sign contracts containing the Controlled Composition Clause, a stipulation which can rob the creators of ...
Steven Tyler: Politicians Must Respect And Protect Copyright [OP-ED]
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Here renowned Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler follows up his letter of complaint to the Trump campaign regarding the unauthorized use of his music, using it as a jumping off point to explore broader issues regarding artist's rights concerning their work, and the need to raise the standard for artist compensation. Guest Post by Steven Tyler This week, ...
12 Ways To Quickly Improve Your Social Media Profiles
Given the number of hours people clock on various social media platforms, it is more important than ever that your various profiles are presentable. Here are several easy ways to make sure your social media presence is consistent, comprehensive, and professional. Guest Post by Evan LePage on Hootsuite Considering how much time people spend on social media ...
