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8tracks Secures $2.5M, TuneCore and Naxos Sign On Expanding Music Library To 9M Tracks

June 12, 2015

8tracks is a rarity in music tech. It's profitable and has been since 2012. And despite a somewhat low profile, it's also hugely popular, particularly with fans of independent music. Popular fan curated playlist online radio app 8tracks has secured $2.5 million debt financing from Silicon Valley Bank. The company also announced partnerships with TuneCore, Naxos, ...

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Jazz this week: Terence Blanchard and the E-Collective, Funky Butt Brass Band, and more

June 11, 2015

This week's calendar of live jazz and creative music performances in and around St. Louis features the return of a famed trumpeter with a brand-new band and sound, plus a varied assortment of gigs from local favorites. Let's go to the highlights... Wednesday, June 10 Tonight, trumpeter Terence Blanchard opens a four-night engagement with his new ...

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Why Apple Can’t Save Music Streaming

June 9, 2015

Apple is set to launch a streaming music service. While music fans and the industry should welcome a new competitor to the music streaming, we might also want to step back and ask whether we want to live in a world where the dominant music distribution services are run by companies who make their money elsewhere. ...

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Miles on Monday: An update from the Miles Davis Memorial Project, vinyl reissue news, and more

June 1, 2015

This week for “Miles on Monday," another progress report from the Miles Davis Memorial Project, plus some other recent Davis-related news: A new version of the official Miles Davis website, revamped in both appearance and content, debuted last week with “stunning photos, special sections curated by the Miles Davis estate, and many other new features." In ...

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This 17 Year Old Owns His Own Vinyl Record Label

May 30, 2015

17 year old high school junior Jarrett Koral founded Jett Plastic Recordings as a vinyl only label. This year for Record Store Day, he released a seven-inch by actor Macaulay Culkin’s Velvet Underground cover band. Macaulay Culin was not Jett Plastic's first release since launching in 2012 and the very indie label will add 6 more ...

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Record Labels Join Effort To Keep .music Domain Control From Google, Amazon

May 29, 2015

It feels like we've been waiting for the .music domain forever. When released, it will open up to possibility for thousands of musicians and music companies to have a domain name more reflective of their offline moniker, as well as, some interesting lawsuits. Cyprus based Constantine Roussos of DotMusic Limited has received backing from one of ...

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A key to success at Newport

May 29, 2015

The best businesses—and arts organizations—don’t stand still. They find ways to enhance what they do. They making the experience better for their customers and supporters while building on their success. Need a concrete example? Look no further than the many enhancements over the past decade that the owners made at Fenway Park in Boston, starting with ...

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Jazz this week: Dr. Lonnie Smith & Lionel Loueke, Alarm Will Sound, a tribute to Billie Holiday, and more

May 28, 2015

This week's lineup of jazz and creative music shows in St. Louis emphasizes collaboration, with several events presenting novel combinations of musicians for your listening enjoyment. Let's go to the highlights... Wednesday, May 27 Jazz St. Louis' latest combination of two headliners into one evening of music features organist Dr. Lonnie Smith teamed with guitarist and ...

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Indie Music Retailers Launch “Vinyl Tuesdays”

May 22, 2015

Vinyl has helped to revive the otherwise struggling independent record store sector. Now indie music retailers are taking the promotion of vinyl beyond their annual Record Store Day with Vinyl Tuesdays. From A2IM Vinyl Tuesday is an initiative set up by Independent retailers to celebrate vinyl releases. Every Tuesday, participating retailers will celebrate by highlighting special-edition, ...

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An Indie Streaming Success Story: Secrets In Stereo

May 20, 2015

NPR recently posted an article about how the tiny royalties coming from music streaming can add up and chose one artist as a great example. Josh Colum and his band Secrets In Stereo signed up with Rumblefish, a company that finds licensing opportunities for artists. Guest Post by Bobby Owsinski on Music 3.0 Blog Initially there wasn't a lot of money, only a few bucks per ...