Industry News: How Much Money Do Viral Music Videos Make?
04/04/2013 - 11:10

How Much Money do Viral Music Videos Make?

By Marcus Taylor -- SOURCE

Ever wondered how much money a viral music hit makes – and where that revenue comes from? Here’s an infographic by FanDistro, a company who we recently reviewed here on The Musician’s Guide, that explores behind the scenes of viral music. What I find particularly interesting about this infographic is how there’s seemingly no correlation between how viral a music video went and how much it earned from digital download revenue. It’s also interesting to see the breakdown of Gangnam Style’s reported earnings from commercial deals, digital downloads, streams, and YouTube ad revenue.

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Industry News: Five Career-Endangering Mistakes for Songwriters (And How To Avoid Them)
03/21/2013 - 13:52


Five Career-Endangering Mistakes for Songwriters (And How To Avoid Them)

One of the great mysteries in the music business is how to meet the decision makers who can help bring success to you and your songs. However, the second greatest mystery is why, - once in contact with one of these elusive industry people - so many songwriters throw common sense out the window and behave in ways that can only hurt their cause and, ultimately, their reputation in the eyes of the industry. In my years as a professional songwriter and producer, I’ve been on both sides of the equation and so I’d like to, hopefully, help you refrain from some of these easily avoidable mistakes.

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Industry News: Harlem Shake Features Unlicensed Samples That Could Now Cost Baauer and His Label Dearly
03/11/2013 - 14:48


Harlem Shake Features Unlicensed Samples That Could Now Cost Baauer and His Label Dearly...

By Helienne Lindvall - Read the full article here!

The news that the YouTube phenomenon Harlem Shake contains samples that the song's producer and writer, Harry Bauer Rodrigues (recording name Baauer), didn't get permission to use illustrates the ignorance that still exists regarding copyright – in particular in the dance community.

Apparently former reggaetón artist Hector Delgado didn't realize the number one hit begins with a sample of him singing/yelling his trademark "con los terroristas" till his manager pointed it out to him a few weeks ago. "It's almost like they came on my land and built a house," he told the New York Times.

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Social Media - Catch Us On Facebook!
02/20/2013 - 16:45

Music Dealers Facebook Page

 

In case you weren't aware, we are on Facebook. We understand you are too, so let's be friends! Facebook is a great way to keep up with new opportunities, our events, recent placements, company news, artist tips, etc. 

Click here to visit our Facebook page!

 

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Social Media - Catch Us On Instagram!
02/13/2013 - 18:06

Music Dealers Instagram

In case you all haven't heard, we recently joined the wonderful world of Instagram!

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