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Digital Drivel

DomCal6 — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:03:01 +0000

Recent research conducted by analyst Mark Mulligan shows that only about 10% of the music on iTunes is music by the actual artist. All of the rest of the tracks are just “filler”- karaoke tracks, covers and tributes, etc. It’s … Continue reading →

Mom Stats

DomCal6 — Tue, 15 May 2012 12:52:12 +0000

This past Sunday was Mother’s Day (I hope you remembered!). According to this infographic, moms make up a very large percentage of online traffic and social media usage…and most of them are the average age of a first time mom- 25. Take a look and see how you might better your brand toward music searching moms.

Up and Comer

DomCal6 — Mon, 14 May 2012 13:24:12 +0000

I couldn’t help but post this video today. Noah was featured on a segment of the Today Show this morning regarding the popularity of his cover of a LMFAO song. While this isn’t huge music news, I think that this kid is going to be big…just like his voice. Enjoy!

Things a Band Should Not Do

DomCal6 — Tue, 08 May 2012 14:38:12 +0000

Tyler Hayes of Listen.com has a few suggestions for bands on things they shouldn’t do.

1. Don’t use MySpace.

2. Don’t make people “Like” your page in order to listen to a song.

3. Don’t put up pictures with old members in them.

4. Don’t email unless you have a good reason.

5. Don’t put out music that you don’t really believe in.

Check out the full article and Hayes’s support for each point at hypebot.com.

YouTube: The Real Powerhouse

DomCal6 — Mon, 07 May 2012 13:18:19 +0000

Despite all of the new, exciting digital music services that are available, YouTube is still the leading source for listening to/watching music online- and by a huge margin too.

Cameo Lover

DomCal6 — Fri, 04 May 2012 15:42:27 +0000

Kimbra, writer and singer of “Cameo Lover”, was just awarded 2011′s first prize by the International Songwriting Competition. Kimbra is already huge in her native New Zealand and in Australia. Her album is set to debut here in America on … Continue reading →

Choosing Songs

DomCal6 — Thu, 03 May 2012 15:30:07 +0000

If you are faced with choosing songs to place on your next album, Simon Tam of musicthinktank.com suggests creating a contest in order to choose. By singling out and ranking important features such as composition and execution, one can pinpoint the songs in their catalog that fit well together and make up a great album. Check out the whole article here.

Spotify for the iPad

DomCal6 — Wed, 02 May 2012 13:00:27 +0000

Android App

DomCal6 — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:00:31 +0000

Last week a new music player app was introduced for Android phones. So often apps tend to be designed with an iPhone in mind, but not this one. Created by eMusic, the player includes discographies, biographies, and music suggestions based on what you are listening to. Vice President Prateek Sarkar states, “At base, [the eMusic Android app] is a very simple music player; the app scans the device and finds every music file,” he said, but even non-paying users get some nifty extras. “I can select a mood — I always like to pick ‘whimsical,’” he said, as demonstrating the app’s ability to make fresh mixes of the music you already own, in addition to the usual playback features. After choosing a mood, you can use one slider to pick slow or fast music from your collection and another to toggle between music you play a lot and the stuff you rarely ever hear.” One catch, unless you pay for the full service, which can start at $12 a month, you will be tempted by 30 second sound samples instead of full versions. At least there is a new option for Android users to check out.

Land of Dreams

DomCal6 — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:59:49 +0000

In this new tourism video for the U.S., Rosanne Cash, daughter of Johnny Cash, gives voice to a song of hope and excitement.