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Another Viral Way to Get Record Contract

It’s not new, streaming your cool song in MySpace then found by record executives offering record contract. But this one is quite different. This chick Kina Grannis made a catchy song about Digg, the famous social voting site, and … Read the rest

Author RobinPosted on 12/29/2007Format AsideCategories cool site, Cool video, music businessLeave a comment on Another Viral Way to Get Record Contract

Huge Problem in Music

There’s a cool calculation on how much musicians will earn by signing with record label by Steve Albini at Negativland site here.

Been there done that.… Read the rest

Author RobinPosted on 11/30/2007Format AsideCategories legend, music business, music industryLeave a comment on Huge Problem in Music

NIN Fan Remix Site is Put On Hold

Here’s a news excerpt from Aversion that showcasing the ego maniac major labels trying to rule out the internet creativity:

A site that was prepped to showcase fan-submitted remixes of Nine Inch Nails’ latest batch of songs has been put

… Read the rest
Author RobinPosted on 11/24/2007Format AsideCategories music businessLeave a comment on NIN Fan Remix Site is Put On Hold

Warner CEO: We Were Wrong

I think this is a good sign, can’t wait for their action to solve this problem.

A statement from Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Warner Music Group Edgar Bronfman:

We used to fool ourselves…We used to think our content

… Read the rest
Author RobinPosted on 11/15/2007Format AsideCategories music businessLeave a comment on Warner CEO: We Were Wrong

100 Free Music Promotion Tips

Hypebot, one of the coolest music site (community) in the planet are almost finishing their 100 Free & Affordable High and Low Tech Music Promotion Tips.

Meanwhile they already wrote 90 of them, here’s some links:
– Tips 1-10… Read the rest

Author RobinPosted on 10/19/2007Categories music businessTags Links, Music Business, tipsLeave a comment on 100 Free Music Promotion Tips

iTunes DRM Free Music is Now Cheaper, Thanks to Amazon

I-Tunes is suddenly lower its iTunes Plus store from $1.29 to $.99 since the successful launched of cheaper Amazon’s MP3 download.

Thanks to Amazon for creating a real competition so iTunes can’t walk alone and become the new Microsoft in … Read the rest

Author RobinPosted on 10/16/2007Categories music businessTags Amazon, Digital Music, iTunesLeave a comment on iTunes DRM Free Music is Now Cheaper, Thanks to Amazon

Music Industry Hidden Business Plan

This is so true about music industry’s latest boom from marketing guru Seth Godin:

The mediocre record companies, mediocre A&R guys and the mediocre acts are struggling to stay in place. They’re nervous that it all might fall apart.

… Read the rest
Author RobinPosted on 10/15/2007Categories music businessTags Seth GodinLeave a comment on Music Industry Hidden Business Plan

Cars Are Better Than Motorcycle and Home, because at Cars You Can Listen to Music Better

I couldn’t find any better title for this post but it’s true. If i was one of responder on this survey, i’ll choose car instead of motorcycle to have my weekends and home to listen to music.

It’s better … Read the rest

Author RobinPosted on 10/14/2007Categories music businessTags MusicLeave a comment on Cars Are Better Than Motorcycle and Home, because at Cars You Can Listen to Music Better

In Rainbows, New Album By Radiohead

Radiohead will release their new album In Rainbows. By far you can download and or pre-order from the internet. They offer 2 format for you to have. First is to buy the disc box by pre-ordering and second is the … Read the rest

Author RobinPosted on 10/04/2007Categories music businessTags Digital Music, Download, Music Business, RadioheadLeave a comment on In Rainbows, New Album By Radiohead

I Feel Like Giving Away Something For Free

Yeah, I’m glad I finally make my latest post, it has been in my mind for a while. Now I feel free so I’ll give you something for free. I found this cool e-book from Andrew Dubber, the owner … Read the rest

Author RobinPosted on 10/01/2007Categories music businessTags Music, Music BusinessLeave a comment on I Feel Like Giving Away Something For Free

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