Songtradr Is Bringin’ the Tip Jar Back

Now there’s another way to beat the system: tips on Songtradr. We’ve been pretty pumped to start collaborating with Songtradr, a company that’s starting to upend a stodgy synchronization business.  Slowly (or quickly), a clique of dealmakers is giving way to a broader licensing marketplace. But Songtradr is also opening another way for artists to […]

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The Beastie Boys Got a Pass the First Time. Now They’re Just Hypocrites.

The Beastie Boys are one of my favorite groups of all time.  But they’ve officially sold out. What part of ‘never’ did the surviving Beastie Boys not understand? When founding member Adam Yauch (aka MCA) died in 2012, he asked the surviving members to promise him one thing. Never, ever license the band’s music for […]

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Why Is the LA Phil Advertising on Youtube-mp3.org?

Yesterday, YouTube-mp3.org agreed to a voluntary shutdown.  Today, the LA Phil is advertising on its site. I know — I don’t understand internet advertising.  And you’re going to explain it to me. You see, the LA Phil probably doesn’t even know they’re advertising on youtube-mp3.org.  They’re canvassing across a wide swath of different sites likely to […]

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Exclusive: A BTS Sunscreen & Cosmetics Line Is Coming In September

No, this isn’t a line of plastic surgery recovery creams.  But BTS’ branded line of sunscreens and cosmetics is about to get released.  Here are all the details. As BTS’ popularity soars worldwide, a myriad of moneymaking products are suddenly in play.  Up next for BTS: a branded line of cosmetics, particularly a sunscreen line. […]

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Your Chainsmokers-Loving Ass Isn’t Invited to the Red Bull Music Academy Festival LA

Last night in downtown Los Angeles, the Red Bull Music Academy announced its first-ever LA-based festival.  Maybe it’s better termed an ‘anti-festival’. They picked a gritty, pre-gentrified warehouse district in downtown Los Angeles for the unveiling.  In fact, this area of LA looks more like a resuscitated warzone than a reclaimed neighborhood.  Either way, this […]

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If You Live In a Blue State, You Probably Haven’t Seen This Apple Music Ad

God, guns, motorcycles, and ‘my America’.  Welcome to Apple Music’s latest advertising target. The civil war between the Coastal Elites and Trump Country has left some companies with a giant blind spot.  Sure, you may hate their politics.  But they still might want to buy your products. Enter Apple, which is now targeting its latest […]

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BTS ARMYs Blow Millions on a Times Square Billboard (See Pics)

Actually, make that two fully-blown Times Square ads, brought to you by Chinese BTS ARMYs.  How loyal are YOUR fans? The music industry likes to talk about building fan connections.  BTS is practically writing the book on it. Just this morning, tens of thousands of Times Square visitors were blasted with BTS advertisements.  And these aren’t […]

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BTS ARMYs Blow Millions on a Times Square Billboard (See Pics)

Actually, make that two fully-blown Times Square ads, brought to you by Chinese BTS ARMYs.  How loyal are YOUR fans? The music industry likes to talk about building fan connections.  BTS is practically writing the book on it. Just this morning, tens of thousands of Times Square visitors were blasted with BTS advertisements.  And these aren’t […]

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Linkin Park Is Back On Tour And Helping Communities In Need

As part of their new album promotion for One More Light, Linkin Park is teaming up with a non-profit to assist communities without electricity. Working with a charity to promote your album has a number of benefits.  For starters, it demonstrates that you’re passionate about your music as well as proactive about causes.  But it […]

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Linkin Park Is Back On Tour And Helping Communities In Need

As part of their new album promotion for One More Light, Linkin Park is teaming up with a non-profit to assist communities without electricity. Working with a charity to promote your album has a number of benefits.  For starters, it demonstrates that you’re passionate about your music as well as proactive about causes.  But it […]

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