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Who Wants to Invest in Music These Days? Lots of People

2011-04-25T17:52:00.001-04:00

By Glenn Peoples (@billboardglenn), NashvilleIf you have read newspapers and blogs in the last few years, you know there's no money to be made in music. So why are billions being invested in music companies? Is there really that much dumb money going into the wrong industry instead of following the smart money elsewhere?The record industry is a sinking ship, yet Warner Music Group attracted

Unpaid Internships: Do They Make Sense Anymore?

2011-04-08T07:25:00.000-04:00

You know the drill: fetch some coffee, answer the phones, kiss some butt, and hope it all goes somewhere. It's the unpaid internship, a well-worn rite of passage in the music industry. But does this make sense anymore, especially with so many established companies struggling and cutting back? And remember: there's less guarantee than ever that you'll get a gig, so can you afford that

Where Will IdOMusic Show Up Next?

2011-04-08T01:26:00.000-04:00

Looking forward to the next IdOMusic Event? Go ahead and take the initiative to let us know about music events happening in your city. If you have an event created to empower musicians we want to know! Send us information and we'll post on the site. In order to build up our music communities, we must continue to refine our networks daily. Send all information to Osman Bangura. Do More, Say

Events: The Return of ATLBeatBattle

2011-04-04T12:00:00.001-04:00

Looking to network with some of the best producers and songwriters in the city of Atlanta? Make sure you attend The ATL BEAT BATTLE taking place Tuesday night. Please don't make excuses if music is your passion. Your network is priceless. This is a can't miss event! We will have IdOMusic® Reps in the building as well. Lets WERK! What: Networking Event for Producers & Songwriters When: Tuesday,

Rebecca Black Is Seeing Green

2011-03-22T13:00:00.001-04:00

Rebecca Black’s “Friday” could reach iTunes top 10, maybe even iTunes number one. Rebecca Black’s “Friday” iTunes assent is unlikely anything in recent memory. For a song that has some critics calling the “Worse Ever” and some fans praising as great, the question remains how high it will go. On Friday, “Friday” had literally leaped over Katy Perry and Justin Bieber’s “Never Say Never”. While

L.A. Reid's Farewell Letter to Island Def Jam Staff

2011-03-22T11:00:00.001-04:00

Last week Antonio "L.A" Reid resigned from his post at Island Def Jam to become a judge on Simon Cowell's "X Factor" television show. Billboard.biz was able to obtain the text of his farewell letter sent to the staff. "Great leaders are almost always great simplifiers, who can cut through argument, debate and doubt, to offer a solution everybody can understand." -Colin Powell To my Island

Dj Tips: Make Eye Contact

2011-03-16T14:00:00.001-04:00

Some of the best DJs in the world are known for their ability to read a crowd and give them what they want. It should be no surprise that the secret to their crowd reading success is that they never take their eyes off their crowd! According to Ezine @rticles.com, “Researchers who study relationships have discovered that a big difference between those people who make new friends easily, and

Convert Your Fans From Offline to Online

2011-03-16T12:00:00.001-04:00

Saying "Check out my website," is equilvant to saying Hello and Goodbye in the same sentence. It is time to reinvent the way you connect to your fans. Below is five effective methods to bring real time fans to your virtual world. 1. QR Codes With smartphone adoption increasing rapidly, QR codes are becoming a great novelty way to create a scannable link to your website – the novelty is

Foursquare Updates Features For Music Fans

2011-03-15T14:00:00.001-04:00

Foursquare, the location "check-in" service that launched two years ago at SXSW, last night updated its service with a range of new features just in time to show them off at the same show again this year. They include: -- An "Explore" tab -- a discovery feature that provides recommendations on where to go nearby based on users' past check ins and that of their friends and other users. -- A new

History Lesson: KRS ONE Breaks Down The Beginning

2011-03-15T12:00:00.001-04:00

You love to hear the story, again and again. In this video, KRS ONE speaks on "Emcee Etiquette" and the truth behind the battle with MC Shan. It is very important to know the history behind hip hop and some of the early battles. TNC - KRS ONE Interview Good look on the video ELJAY. Check out The New Content for more exclusive interviews. What's your take... leave your comments below.

Digital Times: iCrates iPhone App 1.1

2011-03-11T12:00:00.003-05:00

Are you ready for what is being billed as the ultimate search tool for record collectors and crate diggers? The iCrates app gives you instant access to the biggest music database and marketplaces such as Discogs, eBay, Amazon, and iTunes. It allows you to search for artist , releases and labels on the go. You can listen to audio and samples, watch videos and share findings with friends on

Video: Steve Rifkind Set On An Odd Future

2011-03-11T10:00:00.003-05:00

Steve Rifkind has done plenty in the music business spanning two decades. Loud Records and SRC Records brought us Wu Tang Clan as well as Mobb Deep and Big Pun. In this interview with Al Lindstrom he talks about the industry issues and makes note of wanting to sign Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All. Source: Al Lindstrom What's your take... leave your comments below.

Who's Werking?

2011-03-07T10:34:00.001-05:00

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Do It Yourself: Music Management

2011-03-04T12:00:00.001-05:00

Learn what managers do by doing management for yourself. Self management is always a valid option in the developing stages of establishing your career as a musician. Much can be learned by taking on the jobs of securing gigs, getting some publicity, planning tours, dealing with personal issues that arise within the band, and schmoozing with A&R Reps and various other label and publishing

Digital Times: MTV launches Music Meter for iOS music discovery app

2011-03-04T11:00:00.001-05:00

Played with Aweditorium and Discovr? Here’s one more for the list. MTV has launched MTV Music Meter, an app for iPhone and iPad designed to help people discover new music. “The MTV Music Meter is a daily list of artists trending right now,” explains the blurb. “Discover these artists and others like them through audio samples, photos, recent tweets, news articles, and bios. Or chart your own

MTV Collaborates with Sony/ATV's Extreme Music to Promote Unsigned Artist

2011-03-02T12:30:00.005-05:00

MTV intends on teaming with XTREME MUSIC, the production music arm of Sony/ATV, today announced the launch of HYPE PRODUCTION MUSIC: a newly created, first-of-its-kind hybrid music production and licensing partnership fueled by the very best new and emerging independent talent. Hype Production Music will empower MTV and Extreme to contract directly with unsigned artists and creatively help them

AllMusic.com Transforms To AllRovi.com

2011-03-02T11:00:00.001-05:00

Online music database AllMusic.com is changing its name and domain. Rovi Corp., the company overseeing the site, is replacing AllMusic with a new website called AllRovi.com, which is designed to combine its music database with its TV and film databases for a one-stop shop for all things entertainment. AllRovi.com launches today in public beta, following a private test period. It's not clear

Music Marketing: Quick Response Codes

2011-03-01T12:00:00.001-05:00

Looking to extend special offers or unique content to smart phone users? Perhaps familiarizing yourself with QR codes or "Quick Response" codes could be the answer. QR Codes are two-dimensional barcodes that can be read by most smart phones (via the camera function) and automatically link the mobile user to a marketing offer, website or video. Consider this a low cost marketing tool musicians

AES & Patchwerk Studios Presents: Analog vs Digital

2011-03-01T10:00:00.001-05:00

Don't miss out on an awesome presentation hosted by The Audio Engineering Society Student Chapter and Patchwerk Recording Studios on Saturday, March 5th! We will be educating you on the difference between Analog and Digital formats We will record both and do listening comparisons. You decide which sounds better! Call 404-874-9880 for registration. What's your take... leave your comments

Red Bull Music Academy

2011-02-28T02:13:00.001-05:00

Who is werking more than Red Bull? The 2011 Red Bull Music Academy will be taking place in Tokyo, Japan and the application process is now open. Now some of you may be saying: "What Is The Red Bull Music Academy?" The RBMA is a world traveling workshop, and a platform for artists, musicians, producers, etc. of various genres around the world who shape our musical future. It's a place to meet

Last Minute Valentine's Day Gift Ideas

2011-02-11T16:57:00.001-05:00

Give the gift of music to the one you love! For Valentines Day, Patchwerk Recording Studios is offering a gift package including two hours of studio time in our 1019 vocal suite, two copies of CD's from your session, complimentary snacks and beverage all for one low great price.Call Patchwerk at 404.874.9880 and mention discount code: Vday 1019 for more details on this great offer. Expires

Who's Werking?

2011-02-08T12:31:00.002-05:00

Common Music Business Mistakes: Part One

2011-02-04T13:00:00.021-05:00

There is really no right or wrong way into this business however certain actions equal dead ends. Rick Goetz explains one of five below. #1 Waiting Waiting on our fellow notoriously late collaborators, waiting on getting things tracked right in the studio, waiting to load in, waiting on sound check. There are a million things that we have to hurry up and wait for before we even get to the

The New Music Seminar- February 14-16th

2011-02-04T11:00:00.001-05:00

Are you looking to get signed as an artist? Come see the Presidents of the Indies and Major Labels explain how! Are you looking to make more money as an artist, manager, label or agent? See the 22 18-minute presentations from the CEOs of the top companies explain how! Visit one on one with 24 mentors at the NMS Mentoring Sessions or the Songwriting, Voice and Producer’ Workshops, and

Is There a Formula for a Hit Song?

2011-01-12T19:00:00.001-05:00

What do hit songs have in common that can unite soccer moms with club rockers and hipsters? Literally creating one nation under a groove! Two Rutgers master degree candidates created a presentation called "Visualizing A Hit" that maps popular songs against some of their musical attributes in an effort to find out what they share, and how they have changed over time. First, they tapped