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Ask Yourself: Can You Describe Your Music Startup In One Sentence or Less?

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It's not always true, but 'simple stupid' business ideas often have a better chance of attracting consumers, convincing investors, and ultimately, making a pile of cash. Consider... (1) iTunes Description:... Read More...
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The Lessons I Learned from My Failed Music Startup

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The following guest post comes from Zillionears founder Jordan Nemrow, who is now shutting down his music startup.  I finally said it, my startup failed. Fuck.  I felt like I was coming out of the closet ... Read More...

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Looks like Google is building AND buying their music property. Late Friday night, details on a purchase involving Toronto-based mobile music startup PushLife were confirmed. "We'll be joining Google's engine... Read More...

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If only hype could build a sustainable business model. Here are 8 of the most spectacularly over-hyped music startups that ultimately crashed-and-burned.   (1) Spiralfrog (2007-2009) The ad-suppo... Read More...

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The world of music-related startups has been facing a tough challenge in recent times with VCs adopting an ultra-conservative approach towards funding rounds. Despite this, there are still a few startups that... Read More...
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