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Score for Spotify

The big news today seems to be that Spotify has finally gotten the rights to stream Coldplay’s Mylo Xyloto. The band’s managers initially withheld the album from streaming services so that it would not compete with download stores, such as iTunes (which heavily promoted the album’s release).

Rumor has it that by tomorrow the album will be streaming on all major radio sites. Mylo Xyloto is only one album, but it shows that more and more artists, especially the big ones, are putting a little more faith in music streaming sites.

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Royalty App

The Moses Avalon Royalty Calculator. Do you have any complicated royalty negotiations in the future? Well, now there is an app to help you get through them. The royalty calculator provides explanations and break downs for a number of artist contract types. For many an artist or agent, this app could come in handy…if only for double checking.

 

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Guitar: Beginner to Expert

If I had an iPad I would totally use this app. I think it’s great how you can jump in at whatever skill level you are. Looks pretty user friendly too.

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Murfie: Questionable or Legit?

An new start-up, Murfie, just received $1.4 million in funding to continue their business. Their business consists of buying used CD’s from customers, storing said CD’s, and then ripping them to sell downloads. People are already talking about the copyright violations that may be occurring. A similar site, ReDigi, is being sued by EMI for essentially doing the same thing. The difference is that Murfie takes possession of the CDs, a factor that may keep the lawsuits away for a time. In my opinion, Murfie seems to be profiting from singers and songwriters by piracy. In due time the truth will come out…there is sure to be a lawsuit if the site continues to grow.

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Dignified Response

What a classy way to address a very un-classy moment.

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Back-pedaling on SOPA

Unfortunately, Google was able to collect 7 million “signatures” to protest SOPA legislation. Citing that the bill would censor the web, a number of major sites protested enough to have 13 of the lawmakers who initially partnered with the legislation to remove their support.

SOPA may not the best way to attack piracy, but it is a start- a much needed start. The bill is scheduled for a procedural vote today.

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iPad Falls 1300ft

For those technology lovers out there looking for a reliable cover for their iPad…this should do.

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Music Licensing World

American Songwriter has a great Q&A with Sarah Gavigan, a music licensing consultant. The info is much more a day-in-the-life profile, but she does give some interesting facts and tips on getting your music licensed. Follow the link to read the full interview.

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Hands on App

This makes me want to learn to play guitar!

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Continuing the Fight

Last week, a Dutch court ruled that companies who do not block Swedish piracy website, Pirate Bay, will be fined $12, 750 per day. This ruling is just another step in the effort to reduce the number of people who use the immensely popular downloading site.

Globally the fight continues to knock out piracy and get artists the compensation they deserve.

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