iLike (and its apps) are helping musicians reach fans

Millions, literally millions of fans are being exposed to new music with iLike applications. Do you have profiles on the top Digital Music - Social Networking fan reaching sites or even up and coming ones? Find out in this article.

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Need Money for Your New Album?

Suggestions on a pitch for funds, and good goals to reach for in your Music Business career before you try to pitch someone to invest in you.

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Last.fm: Free music streams turn into increased music sales

Last.fm announced today that for at least one of its affiliates, CD and digital music sales increased by 119 percent after its free, ad-supported music streaming service launched a couple of months ago. If the trend sticks, we may see more full-track previews coming our way from other services.

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MUSIC BUSINESS SUCCESS - BDS Top 3 Artists

Is your music BDS (Broadcast Data Systems) encoded? Do you know why it should be for your Music Business Success? Find out the top 3 artists getting the most spins and find out how to get you music BDS encoded to Succeed In Today's Music Biz.

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In-Stat Reports Digital Sales Will Account for 40% of Music

"Revenue Opportunities Abound In Online and Mobile Music Distribution"

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12 of the Best Music Social Networks

Internet radio may be facing uncertain times, but many musical social networks continue to thrive. If you’re in a band, these sites are essential for promoting your music: take note, and sign up for as many as possible to maximize your reach. For fans, meanwhile, we’ve included some great places to just listen to music.

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Succeed In Today's Music Biz Blog - Don't Mess with the IRS!

4 tax tips for every musician, artist, producer, indie or digital record label.

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SL - Where Artists can share with the world

Second Life gives artists a chance to share their music with the world and connect with people. This CNN.com article tells a little bit about the experience.

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20 Biggest Record Company Screw-Ups of All Time :: Blender.c

From turning down the Beatles to stomping Napster - the most ill-advised, foolhardy and downright idiotic decisions ever made by The Man.

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A brave new world: the music biz at the dawn of 2008

Distinguished guests, fellow readers: As we gather tonight, CD sales are down, major label revenues are sliding, and the music industry looks to be in recession. But music isn't dying; it's changing.

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