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Infringement Or Fair Use: Knowing The Difference
Copyright is complicated, particularly in the music industry. With the recent rash of lawsuits which has been cropping up of late, we’re taking a minute to breakdown the difference between fair use and infringement, with the hope of avoiding the later. _________________________ Guest post by Jessica Kane Copyright law in…
Streaming Music Business Bigger Than Previously Thought
While many industry analysts have already acknowledged that streaming accounts for a huge percentage of overall music consumption, some of the most popular tracks actually received an even greater number of spins once Pandora was factored into the equation. __________________________ Guest post by Glenn Peoples, Music Insights and Analytics at…
Why You Don’t Actually Need A Publicist
Here a music industry veteran dives into the world of music publishing and explains why it is that so many artists aren’t actually at point in their career where a music publicist is necessary or attainable. ___________________________ Guest Post by Judy Miller Silverman on Watt Cashmusic I’m about to unveil…
Make Better Music Using Fan Feedback
One of the greatest challenges when it comes to self-improvement as a musician is being able to judge one’s own music objectively. For this reason, it can be important to develop and use effective techniques for soliciting feedback from one’s fans. _________________________________ In this recent article off of MusicThinkTank, Dave…
Instagram Stories For Songwriters
By taking a leaf out of Snapchat’s book and adding ‘stories’ to its platform, Instagram has created a new avenue through which artists can reach their fans, allowing songwriters to build a more personal connection with their listeners. _____________________________________ Guest Post from Trill Trax Instagram has taken the next step…
David Gray Releases Unique Dynamic ‘The Best Of’ Album On Spotify
As music consumption shifts to streaming, artists and labels are experimenting with how to use the new medium to release music in different ways. Kayne West remixed and added trax in the first days of his recent Tidal digital release. Drake, DJ Kahled and others each have their own strategies….
THU. BRIEF: Rightscorp Losses Mount • Microsoft Upgrades Groove • Instagram Adds Events • MSG Buys Townsquare Stake • More
THURSDAY 8.18.16 Music Business News From Around The Web Dear companies that use Rightscorp, there has to be a saner way… Updated continuously under our More News tab
New Hashtags Dos And Don’ts
Promotion via social media is a complex and ever-changing beast, with little consistency. Here we look at several dos and don’ts when it comes to marketing using hashtags, such as where and when they should be employed for maximum effectiveness. __________________________________________ Guest Post by Bobby Owsinski on Music 3.0 Social…
DOJ, Google Want 100% Licensing? Let Them Have It [DAVID LOWERY]
While Google and the Department of Justice may be under the impression that 100% licensing is going to help them in some way, the reality is that this new ruling will introduce innumerable complexities into the world of licensing, making their lives significantly more chaotic, says David Lowery. _________________________________ Guest…