Universal has a radical solution for dwindling movie music budgets

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8tracks: Crowd-Curated Net Radio Service Experiments With New Investment Strategy [INTERVIEW]

Here we talk with David Porter, the founder of the new human-curated internet radio service 8tracks, about their new equity-based crowdfunding strategy, and how the service stands out form other internet radio offerings. _______________________________ Guest Post by Chris Robley on The DIY Musician If you’re digitally distributing your music through…

‘The greatest asset a manager can give an artist is honesty’

Meet Peter Rudge: the Vector man looks after James and has managed The Rolling Stones

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Life On The Road: Low Volts Shares 10 Touring Tips [INTERVIEW]

Here touring artist Tim Lowman, who performs as the blues rock n’ roller Low Volts, shares with us his top ten touring tips, as well discussing his experience on the road with the Brian Setzer Orchestra. _____________________________________ Guest Post from the ReverbNation Blog Tim Lowman aka Low Volts, the electrifying…

‘We are concerned about the value flowing down to artists and creators’

Annabella Coldrick explains her objectives for the managers’ trade body

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‘A lot of people in the music business give a good meeting. We get results.’

From Denver DJ to industry-shaking global Chairman – it’s quite a story

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Texas Has a Music Office And It’s Director Tells Us What That Means For Musicians And Business

In this recent interview, Brendon Anthony, the Director of the Texas Music Office chats about his experience as a musician in Texas, how it was that he came to hold his current job title, and why the Lone Star State is a fantastic place for entrepreneurial creatives in 2016. ____________________________…

Steve Miller: Anatomy Of Rock n’ Roll Hall Of Fame Rant

Recent Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame inductee Steve Miller had some choice words to say about the Hall of Fame’s treatment and selection process, not all of it glowing. Here we look at an excerpt from an interview Miller did with Billboard regarding the event. __________________________________ Guest Post by…

Musicians, Social Entrepenuer Beatie Wolfe On The Power Of Music [George Howard]

In this first half of a two-part piece, George Howard profiles Beatie Wolfe, a musician, innovator, and social entrepreneur working to explore the healing powers of music. _____________________________ Guest post by George Howard The evolution of the music business has had numerous consequences – some negative, some positive, and some…

The Numbers Don’t Lie: An Interview With Arty Erk, Industry Music Industry Auditor Extraordinaire

Recently Larry LeBlanc sat down to interview Arty Erk. Currently a partner at Citrin Cooperman, Erk has worked with issues relating to royalty compliance, tour accounting, royalty statements, and many other financial matters, and has over thirty years of industry experience. __________________________________ Guest post by Larry LeBlanc for Celebrity Access…