DIY Success 30H!3 On Promo, Songwriting & Pricing
Are you a DIY artist? Most DIY bands may not be on the Billboard charts, but the band, 3OH!3, has been on the charts and was born and raised in. Continue reading
Top New Music Industry Leaders Share Tips On Telling Your Story To Press & Fans
StoryAmp, a soon-to-launch self-marketing service for indie musicians is currently offering a free ebook, "Amplify Your Story: Getting More Press through the Art of the Pitch", as bait for future. Continue reading
Ian Rogers Interviews VEVO CEO Rio Caraeff On “This Week In Music” [VIDEO]
Rio Caraeff left his position of EVP at UMG's Digital Strategy arm “eLabs” to found and run VEVO. He joins Topspin CEO Ian Rogers in the "This Week In Music". Continue reading
AM News: Income Diversity Mantra, UK Blocking, Social Music Charts, MTV vs. Songkick & More
The need to diversifying revenue streams is the mantra coming from every corner of the industry from indie music marketers to Edgar Bronfman Jr. on last week's WMG earnings call."Diversity,. Continue reading
MTT Weekly Recap: Google+ is for People, Not Bands
Where The Music Industry Thinks Out Loud Ariel Hyatt: Musician's Arsenal: Killer Apps, Tools & Sites – Onesheet Jason Parker: Google+ is for PEOPLE, Not Bands Brian Franke: Why No. Continue reading
REWIND: The Music Industry’s Week In Review
(UPDATED) Billboard Pro Closes After Just 4 Months Warner Music Losses Narrow: 60% Of Artists Have 360 Deals, Spotify 'Traction Is Encouraging' Blink 182 Rewards Fans Who Used Their Music. Continue reading
Ethan Kaplan On Origin Stories: Pedigree or Passion?
This guest post comes from Ethan Kaplan who blogs at blackrimglasses.com. Last night at an event I had to introduce myself to a few people and as I’ve been doing. Continue reading
Adva Mobile Offers Free Mobile Websites Designed for Musicians
Adva Mobile focuses on mobile websites for musicians. The basic service is free and the sites are dubbed "Mobile Fan Clubs" though you don't have to think of them as. Continue reading
Cent2Cent Provides Platform to Charge for Video Content
When it comes to engaging with fans online, it’s been said time and time again: “Content is King” Well, coming up with the content has never really been the difficult part,. Continue reading
SoulBlendr Creates An Etsy For Band Merch
SoulBlendr launched in January and, though I have mixed feelings about catchphrases like "Etsy for Bands", it's the easiest way I know to communicate the concept of a site that. Continue reading