A Bright Future For Music Tech: Lessons Learned At SF MusicTech X
The number ten is quite a symbolic number, representing the start of a whole new order of numbers, and the culmination of the numbers that came before it. The number. Continue reading
NEWS BRIEF: ReDigi Slams Capital & Rdio, Google $4 Sale, Spotify Said No To Adele, Tunecore & More
MP3 Reseller ReDigi Has Accused Capitol Records & Rdio of Sabotage (Wired) Rdio is now blocking song samples from ReDigi. Google continues its lower price push with dozens of $3.99. Continue reading
iTunes Top Songs, Albums & Apps For Week Ending 2.13.12
Top Songs1. "We Are Young (feat. Janelle Monáe)," Fun. 2. "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)," Kelly Clarkson3. "Set Fire to the Rain," ADELE4. "I Will Always Love You," Whitney Houston5.. Continue reading
How To Know When Its Time To Quit Your Band [FLOW CHART]
Joining a band is easy. In a rush of musical adrenalin you say yes, drink beer, become a band of brothers and imagine the adulation of fans as you step. Continue reading
Does Facebook Have a BIG Problem?
A definite shift has happened to Facebook in the last few months. It appears the introduction of the new “Timeline” has bought in a new set of algorithms that control. Continue reading
How Much Time People Spend On Social Networks & Why You Can’t Ignore Pinterest [CHART]
In just months, Pinterest has become one of the most popular social networks as measured by engagement, according to comScore, ranking just below Facebook and Tumblr. Twitter's lower engagement rate. Continue reading
3 Steps Towards Becoming A Record Producer
Are you interested in becoming a record producer? In order to become a record producer, you will have to possess knowledge in music and have an ear for transforming a. Continue reading
Music Smasher: Search Grooveshark, MOG, Rdio, Spotify and More, Simultaneously
Guest post by Eliot Van Buskirk of Evolver.fm. Music services sometimes issue press releases when their catalogs break certain thresholds — 10 million tracks, 12 million tracks, and so on.. Continue reading
Karmin Goes From Covers On YouTube To Originals On Saturday Night Live
I've previously written about both Karmin and Walk Off The Earth using unique covers of popular songs to attract attention. Karmin has taken things to the next level with an. Continue reading
If Your Music Career Was Like a Food Cart
Have you ever compared your music career to other businesses? On Music Think Tank, Simon Tam describes the similarities between a music career and a food cart. Artists like food. Continue reading
Concert 2021: Is This The Future Of Live Music?
Guest post by Eliot Van Buskirk of Evolver.fm. In one possible dystopian future, a single ticketing company has come to dominate the live music space to the point that concertgoers. Continue reading
