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BitTorrent Exec Challenges Music Industry To Find ‘Right Business Models’

BitTorrent has advised the music industry to develop new business models after a new study revealed that 43 million albums and singles were torrented in the UK during the first half of 2012.

Indie Musician Josh Urban: How I’m Using A Train To Level Up

I recently decided to go on tour. Fortunately, in today’s industry, that’s possible. Unfortunately, in the current cacophony of self-promotion among the little fish, nobody cares. So, what to do?

LA Singer Songwriter Resurrects 4-Track Recording Process With His iPhone

Chris Price recently released an album recorded using an iPhone. Is this the world’s smallest recording studio?

Musik & Talang Project Manager: ‘The Pay-To-Play Scheme Hasn’t Come To Finland Yet’

An interview with Simon Ventus, project manager of Musik & Talang – annual music business conference for independent musicians, held in Finland (primarily for Swedesh-speaking audience).

The Age of Music Piracy Continues As Japan Makes Illegal Downloading A Punishable Offense

Editor Sam Agini reports on the legislation passed in Japan that renders illegal downloading a punishable offense.

Spotify’s Hold On Facebook Music Questioned

Does Mark Zuckerberg still love Spotify? Editor Sam Agini casts doubt on that.