Artists like Taylor Swift and U2 have been gaining significant traction with their latest petition challenging the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, but for the movement to have any appreciable impact, the artists involved need a leader able to play the political game. _______________________________ Guest Post by Bobby Owsinski on Music…
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10 Ways To Promote A Music Video When View Count Doesn’t Budge
Investing an exceptional music video is hardly any good if no one sees it. In this article we look at ten different ways in which artists can work to promote the popularity of the music video when the view counts begin to slow to a trickle. ____________________________________ Guest Post by…
Music Industry Reacts To UK EU Brexit
It is too early to know the full affect of yesterday’s vote by Britains to leave the European Union, but its almost universally believed that the musicians and the music industry will be hit hard. Here’s the latest Brexit reaction from across the music industry. _______________________________________ The Music Industry Reacts…
Adele ’25’ Is Now Available On Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon, Tidal, Deezer, Rhapsody, Other Music Streamers
Adele’s ’25’ is now available on Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, Amazon and all music streamers. It’s a major reversal for the mega-star and a win for music streamers. __________________________________________ 7 months after a November release, Adele’s "25" is available for streaming on Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, Amazon and other music…
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Led Zeppelin, Warner Music Group Issue Statements After "Stairway To Heaven" Court Victory
Earlier today an LA jury ruled that Led Zeppelin did not plagiarize the opening chords of the iconic hit "Stairway To Heaven." This afternoon, Robert Plant and Jimmy Paige of Led Zeppelin and label Warner Music Group each released official statements. ___________________________________________________ STATEMENTS FROM LED ZEPPELIN AND WARNER MUSIC GROUP…
Led Zeppelin Wins "Stairway To Heaven" Lawsuit
Led Zeppelin did not plagiarize the opening chords of the iconic hit "Stairway To Heaven," a Los Angeles jury ruled today. It’s a case that could have cost $10’s of millions in back and future royalties, but may still help reshape modern copyright law. It took a jury in Los…
Gaining Exposure: Music And The Indie Gaming Community
Getting people to listen to your music even once is a challenge, but getting them to engage with it and listen repeatedly is even harder. Luckily, the indie gaming community provides the perfect context in which to have listeners form a bond with your music . ______________________________ Guest Post by…
Sustainability And The Future Of Music
In this forward-looking piece, Vickie Nauman outlines the five elements of the music/tech industry which are need to bring about a sustainable future in music where artists are able to create and distribute music to be enjoyed by fans in an ongoing cycle. __________________________________________ Guest post by Vickie Nauman, Founder…
HBO Pulls The Plug On ‘Vinyl’
You’d think that Mick Jagger, Martin Scorsese and Terrance Winter producing a show about the glory days of the music industry would be a recipe for success. It wasn’t. ____________________________________________________ In a surprise move, premium cable network HBO announced that it was canceling its expensive music industry drama "Vinyl." The…