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More Predictions for Digital Music in 2015

January 13, 2015January 12, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments 2015, Digital Music, Predictions

These (abridged) predictions come courtesy of JonMaples.com. That’s where you can find the full text of each bit of prognostication. Say

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Music Industry 

Artists Pushing the (Current) Limits of Physical and Digital Distribution to Get Heard

October 12, 2014 Alan Cross 0 Comments Digital Music, Re-releases

A couple of days ago, I was talking to someone about the upcoming deluxe re-release of the Tragically Hip’s Fully

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Music News
Music News 

Random Music News for July 11, 2014

July 11, 2014July 11, 2014 Alan Cross 0 Comments Capo, Digital Music, Online Music, Streaming Music Services

It was on this day in 1969 that David Bowie released “Space Oddity.”  And because it’s 7-11, there’s something about

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Tech 

Want to Know the Future of Digital Music? Look Here

June 20, 2014 Alan Cross 0 Comments Digital Music, Predictions

I very much wanted to go to a NXNE panel this week entitled The Future of the Internet which promised

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Music History 

A Look at Apple’s Digital Music History from 1977 to Today

June 4, 2014June 4, 2014 Alan Cross 0 Comments Apple, Digital Music, Science of Rock and Roll

A good article from ReadWriteWeb: With the deal confirmed at last, it’s easy to balk at the $3 billion handshake between

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Tech 

Let’s Get Serious About Digital Music. Please?

May 29, 2014 Alan Cross 0 Comments Apple, Digital Music, FLAC

Back in the late 70s and early 80s, music fans were sold on the superiority of digital recordings.  “Perfect sound

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Tech 

Another Look at Qleek, A New Approach to Digital Music

May 20, 2014 Alan Cross 0 Comments Digital Music, Qleek

I’ve written about Qleek before, but Andy points to this new article at Wired.  Check out the video.

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Tech 

We’re Entering the “Fourth Phase” of Digital Music Consumption. Here’s What That Means.

March 31, 2014March 31, 2014 Alan Cross 0 Comments Digital Music, Fourth Phase, Music Streaming Services

Mark Mulligan of Music Industry Blog sees our evolution as digital music consumers going this way: The history of digital

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Music News
Music News 

Random Music News for Tuesday, March 18, 2014

March 18, 2014March 18, 2014 Alan Cross 0 Comments Beastie Boys, Busking, Courtney Love, Digital Music, Goldieblox, MH370, Veruca Salt

Don’t let this stuff slip past you. Remember that lawsuit between the Beastie Boys and Goldiebox over the use of

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Music Industry 

Interesting Article: The Problem With Digital Music (Hint: It’s About Getting Paid)

March 10, 2014March 10, 2014 Alan Cross 0 Comments Digital Music

This comes from 5 Magazine out of Chicago: Let’s walk through the process of releasing digital music today – a

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Music News 

Did You Know That Your Digital Music Dies With You?

February 1, 2014February 1, 2014 Alan Cross 1 Comment Digital Music, Inheritance, Will

Last year, I received a letter from my lawyer asking if I’d considered what I was going to do with

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Each week, the podcast looks at something from the alt-rock universe, from artist profiles to various thematic explorations. Whatever the episode, you’re definitely going to learn something that you might not find anywhere else. Trust us on this.

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Podcast – The Backstage Project

The Backstage Project Podcast

The Backstage Project Podcast with Mark Silver focuses on the stories behind the biggest and best entertainment products, events, and companies. We go behind the scenes with amazing people who have done or are doing extraordinary things to entertain you, the audience. From sporting events to concerts, from cable tv to music apps; if it’s made an impact on the entertainment world, we cover it.

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