In this detailed, step-by-step account, entertainment attorney Stephen Carlisle walks us through the arduous and complex process of sending a DMCA related takedown notice to Google _______________________ Guest Post by Stephen Carlisle on Nova Southeastern University As a postscript to the last blog post on DMCA takedown notices, I thought…
Category archives: Music Business
5 Ways Of Getting A Record Placement
The question of how to successfully place one’s music is often asked by those on the creative end of the music economy, and while it can seem intimidating, it’s certainly achievable. Here we look at five important practices that can help make it happen. ____________________________ Guest Post from Trill Trax…
Is The Record Industry Really At War With Free Music?
Although some claim that the record industry is opposed to alternative music distribution services like streaming, a cursory look at the RIAA’s data from 2015 reveals that this may not be the case, and that traditional music platforms such as radio could deserve more industry ire. ______________________________ Guest post by…
CHANGES @ Music Works Int’l • AirPlay Direct • Indiegogo
Hypebot’s occasional roundup of hires, fires, promotions and other major milestones in the new music industry. David Greenberg has been appointed as the Director of Marketing & Development at Music Works International, the boutique music agency headed by Katherine McVicker. Greenberg previously held senior positions at Ted Kurland Associates and…
This Mashup Of Kanye West + John Tesh’s NBC NBA Theme Works Scaringly Well
Mix Kayne West’s short and boastful "I Love Kanye" with John Tesh’s "Roundball Rock," which served as the theme for NBC’s NBA coverage for over a decad, and surprisingly you have a mashup that works on many, many levels. In fact, Tesh has even endorsed the effort. Listen: *ahem* Kanye…
DIY Musicians: Trying To Do Everything Is Hurting Your Chances of Success
As a DIY musician, you are typically required to wear many different hats and perform a number of tasks beyond simply playing music, but trying to manage every single component of your musical career can in fact do more harm than good. ____________________________________ In this recent Sonicbids piece on MusicThinkTank,…
Prodigy Of Mobb Deep Sues United Talent Agency Over Booking At Larry Flynt’s Hustler Club
THE HEADLINE: Popular rapper sues porn mogul Larry Flynt and an agent at a powerful booking agency over a cancelled gig at a famous strip club. The staff at TMZ must be shaking with excitement. ____________________________________________ Prodigy of Mobb Deep has filed suit in New York Supreme Court alleging that…
3 Major Players That Could Disrupt The Streaming Music Industry
While the streaming industry may seem too crowded for any new competitors to have much of fighting chance, companies like Amazon, Samsung, and Soundcloud have enough leverage and resources to potentially be considered viable challengers. ___________________________ Guest Post by Hugh McIntyre on Forbes While it might still be young, the…
TUE. BRIEFING: Spotify Loses Some Radiohead • Prodigy Sues UTA • Cracker Barrel Hacks ACMs • More
Tuesday 4.5.2016 Music Business News From Around The Web Radiohead pulling some tracks from Spotify may or may not be good for the band, but it’s the kind of action that pushes fans from streaming back to piracy. Updated continuously under our More News tab.
Capital Records Nabs Columbia Exec Andrew Keller For A&R VP Role
Andrew Keller has been named VP of A&R for Capitol Records. Keller will sign and develop artists for the company, as well as oversee recording projects for new and established Capitol artists from his base in New York. Keller joins Capitol after 13 years at Columbia Records, most recently as…