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Here’s a Tip. Actually, Here Are 40 CMJ Tips to Ponder

October 26, 2010

After a long week in New York, we strongly questioned whether CMJ was actually helping artists by simply doling out endless DIY marketing tips. But the tips themselves were often quite good, though the real ... Read More...

Instructions for Shoving This NAB Proposal

Paul Resnikoff

October 26, 2010

(#radio, #capitolhill, #musicindustry) So, you actually thought there was going to be a resolution related to terrestrial radio recording royalties in the US? Come young lad, witness these extreme loggerheads ... Read More...

Also: Last.fm, Cheryl Cole, Acc[h]ord, Zune, Jammie Thomas, Ustream, Overachieving Music Apps

Alexandra Osorio

October 25, 2010

Last.fm has now shuttered three of its subscription-only radio stations, based on licensing run-ins. All three stations appear to offer a bit too much interactivity, more details here. British artist Cheryl Cole and Polydor are now asking passersby to ch... Read More...

Not Making Enough Money On the Road? Try Selling Underwear

Paul Resnikoff

October 22, 2010

If you wanted lots of direct-to-fan tips, there was no better place to be last week than CMJ. But is any of this really healthy for musicians? Showcases have always been a crapshoot, though the daily panels... Read More...

Eminem Successfully Raises Over $2 Million For Manchester Victims

Ninth Circuit Denies Rehearing in Eminem Download Royalty Case

Paul Resnikoff

October 22, 2010

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday denied a petition for a rehearing in F.B.T. Productions, LLC, et al. v. Aftermath Records, et al., a case that threatens to drastically change royalties associated... Read More...

[email protected]: “Anyone Connected to Doug Morris Potentially Has a Problem…”

Paul Resnikoff

October 21, 2010

This is way bigger than LA Reid, and if you work inside UMG, it will probably affect your job. According to several sources to Digital Music News with close knowledge of the situation, Universal Music Group is now grinding through a very serious restructuri... Read More...

Don’t Have a Hit? Then Try, Try, Try, Try, Try Again

Paul Resnikoff

October 21, 2010

Remember artist development? The idea of growing an artist over several albums, investing gradually until a fanbase was accomplished? Well, that is now a dusty old concept at the majors, where something new... Read More...

Hey Bronfman: Spotify Approaching 650,000 Paid Subscribers

Paul Resnikoff

October 21, 2010

Some of our readers have been screaming at us to show more faith in Spotify. And here's why: according to information shared this week by European sources, Spotify's premium subscriber total is now approachi... Read More...

Ted Cohen Ending Career In 14 Months

Paul Resnikoff

October 20, 2010

"I've been evangelizing the inevitability of the access model taking the spotlight for over eight years, I will continue to do so. I believe that 2011 is the year that access will eclipse ownership as the dominant revenue stream, I've bet my career on it." ... Read More...

Victory’s Brummel: “Maybe You Should Start Digital Piracy News…”

Paul Resnikoff

October 19, 2010

On Monday, we wrote this one-liner about a recent anti-piracy post featuring Gilbert Gottfried, financed by Victory Records. "Victory Records is pushing a very abrasive - and questionable - anti-piracy campa... Read More...

90% of Label Artists Could Be Eligible for Huge iTunes Royalty Increases

Paul Resnikoff

October 19, 2010

Eminem is the type of multi-platinum, long-term superstar that labels dream of. But a successful lawsuit by Eminem's original publisher against Universal Music Group could end up triggering a massive financi... Read More...

Gene Simmons Threatens Anonymous: “They Might Find Their Little Butts In Jail…”

Paul Resnikoff

October 15, 2010

Gene Simmons is now striking back against the loose collective known as 'Anonymous,' the group responsible for downing his sites in response to some strong anti-piracy statements. Actually, genesimmons.com is still down (as of Sunday evening), though some cho... Read More...

Robyn Cage Discusses Sync Licensing Tips for Beginners on Songtradr

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How Sync Licensing Helped Musicians Thrive When Live Music Was Paused

Kate Bush Thanks Stranger Things Fans for Giving ‘Running Up That Hill’ a New Lease on Life

Here’s How Apple Has Dominated Sync Licensing for Two Decades Running

The Methodology Behind Great Sync: A Breakdown for Brands, Content Creators and Supervisors

Developing Trends in the Music Sync Space — A Worldwide Conversation With Leading Female Music Supervisors

Podcast: Beyonce's Band Leader's 16 Tips for Turning Pro

Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Music Are Only Getting Bigger — Which Is Great News for Niche Streaming Platforms

Meet the Artist Who Is Literally Saving His Fans’ Lives — Our Latest Podcast

How to Game the Billboard Charts (And Why You Shouldn’t)

Stop Chasing Playlists and Start Building a Music Career — Our Latest Podcast

‘Bone Conduction’ Headphones Don’t Go Over Your Ears — But Still Transmit Sound to Your Inner Cochlea

Now That the Music Modernization Act Has Passed, Who’s Gonna Run the Damn Thing?

Here’s a Tip. Actually, Here Are 40 CMJ Tips to Ponder

Instructions for Shoving This NAB Proposal

Also: Last.fm, Cheryl Cole, Acc[h]ord, Zune, Jammie Thomas, Ustream, Overachieving Music Apps

Not Making Enough Money On the Road? Try Selling Underwear

Ninth Circuit Denies Rehearing in Eminem Download Royalty Case

[email protected]: “Anyone Connected to Doug Morris Potentially Has a Problem…”

Don’t Have a Hit? Then Try, Try, Try, Try, Try Again

Hey Bronfman: Spotify Approaching 650,000 Paid Subscribers

Ted Cohen Ending Career In 14 Months

Victory’s Brummel: “Maybe You Should Start Digital Piracy News…”

90% of Label Artists Could Be Eligible for Huge iTunes Royalty Increases

Gene Simmons Threatens Anonymous: “They Might Find Their Little Butts In Jail…”