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MTV VMA 2016 Nominees – A Full List
MTV has announced its 2016 VMA nominees. Beyoncé tops the list with 11 nominations including Video of the Year for “Formation” and the newest VMA category, Breakthrough Long Form Video, for her HBO special Lemonade. That’s the most nominations she’s gotten in a single year. Adele comes in second with…
How To Make A Great Low Budget Music Video
The typical price tag associated with most music videos is out of reach for most up-and-coming artists, but a music video made on a shoestring budget can often end up looking cheesy and terrible. Here we break down the right way to frugally create a successful music video. _____________________ Guest…
Apple Music Nabs CBS "Carpool Karaoke" Exclusive
Late Late Show host James Corden’s ultra popular "Carpool Karaoke" segment is being spun off by CBS, and Apple Music has nabbed the streaming exclusive. ____________________________________________ Late Late Show’s James Corden’s "Carpool Karaoke" was made popular, in part, by its presence on YouTube. But Apple Music will be the exclusive…
Why You Have To Optimize Your Facebook Videos For Silence – Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!
According to a recent estimate, roughly eighty-five percent of Facebook videos are viewed sans sound, suggesting artists would do well to optimize their next Facebook flick accordingly. Here we look at how to do just that. _______________________ Guest Post by Dara Fontein on Hootsuite We all know that heart-stopping moment….
How Indie Artists Can Grow Their YouTube Subscriber Base
Cultivating an enthusiastic fanbase is one of the key components of becoming a successful artist, something for which YouTube can be a great resource, particularly if you can convert those viewers and fans into subscribers. ______________________________ Guest Post by Jessica Allossery on Soundfly’s Flypaper Maintaining an energized fan base is…
Top Recording Artists, John Oliver Remind Politicians Not To Use Music Without Permission [VIDEO]
"If I didn’t want to get paid, I’d be on Spotify…" TV’s John Oliver and some of America’s top recording artists remind politicians not to use their songs without permission on the campaign trail. _____________________________________ Hat tip to Hisham Dahud of Fame House for passing this along. Related articles TuneCore…
An End To 4 Minute Music Videos: How Record Labels And Artists Can Fix Their YouTube Woes
As the artists vs. YouTube battle rages on, Mark Mulligan suggests that the real underlying issue is that the four minute music video, while it worked well for MTV, is no longer suited to a modern YouTube, and that artists need to begin creating lengthier videos, both to maintain user…
Creative Ways to Use Video Livestreaming to Boost Your Business
These days, it’s hard to miss the fact that video — especially livestreaming — is a big and powerful way to deliver your message.
“Escalating Dance” In Music Videos
In integral part of music videos since their inception, this article explores the role of dance, or more specifically ‘escalating dance’ in music videos and its impact on the viewer. ____________________________ Guest Post by Jeremy Young on Soundfly’s Flypaper Tons of things can make a great music video. Epic drama,…