In this article we delve into the world of live coded music, a phenomenon which has existed since the 1970s and features artists live streaming the creation and manipulation of electronic music in a combination of composition and improvisation. ______________________________ Guest Post by Mu of Livecoding.tv From fashion to music,…
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Facebook Launches Its Version Of Content ID
Following complaints from content creators that their YouTube videos have been appearing on Facebook after being posted without the creator’s consent, the social network has released its own version of YouTube’s fabled Content ID. ________________________ Guest Post by Bobby Owsinski on Music 3.0 Content creators have been complaining for months…
3 Subscription Models For Indie Artists
While our idea of a subscription service may be limited to things like Spotify or Netflix, there are several other options out there for ways in which artists can create a recurring revenue stream in exchange for offering their fans new and valuable content on a regular basis. ____________________________ Guest…
Facebook Launches Content ID Solution Just As YouTube System Comes Under Increasing Fire
Facebook has launched it’s own version of YouTube’s ContentID takedown system. It’s long overdue, but given recent increased criticism of YouTube’s system, the launch couldn’t have come at a worse time. _____________________________________________ By Mike Masnick of Techdirt Last year, after a bunch of YouTube video creators started slamming Facebook for…
Three Indie Artists Offer DIY Music Video Production Tips
Even if you don’t have the backing of major studio, there’s no reason your DIY music video can’t be of the utmost quality. Here three independent artists share advice on creating a professional looking video to accompany your latest musical release. _________________________ Guest Post by Chris Robley on The DIY…
A Guide To Facebook Live Video For Musicians
Last week, musician Ben Sollee told me that Facebook Live video was now the best way to assure that his Facebook messages were seen by fans. Yesterday, at it’s F8 gathering, CEO Mark Zuckerberg made it clear that live video was a top priority. Thankfully, Bobby Owsinski has created a…
Major Labels Ratchet Up Anti-YouTube Rhetoric As The Begin Difficult Renegotiations
The RIAA and the labels it represents have been ratcheting up their anti-YouTube rhetoric, calling out the popular service for paying "meager" royalties. Never mind that these same labels where the ones who agreed to these terms a few years ago. But now, they seem intent on righting their own…
9 New Rules For Success In The Modern Music Industry
As the music business continues to shift and transform as it has for the past decade, the rules which govern how artists and industry entrepreneurs measure achievement and success must also change to fit a drastically altered industry. _____________________________ Guest Post by Bobby Owsinski on Music 3.0 We’ve gone through…
Is YouTube’s Domination Of Music Nearing Its End?
YouTube’s dominant position in the industry has long allowed it take a "my way or the highway" approach with artists, but there are some signs the service may lose its iron grip on the music industry, as it starts to see increasing competition from other platforms, and should make an…
YouTube Set To Release Live Streaming App
Facebook is getting headlines this week for upgrades to its live video app; now YouTube is throwing its hat into the ring with the new YouTube Connect, and while its still an industry leader in many ways, this new app may be too little too late. __________________________ Guest Post by…