First Impressions Count, The Importance Of A Brand For Your Band
Your brand is very important and you don’t want to be perceived as unprofessional. Bands need to pay attention to what they do and make sure that their brand is. Continue reading
Rdio Redesigns Social Music Subscriptions. Vows End To ‘Boring’, ‘Spreadsheet’ Apps
Guest post by Eliot Van Buskirk of Evolver.fm. Rdio, the music subscription service from Skype and Kazaa co-founders Janus Friis and Niklas Zennstrom, announced major changes to its music subscription. Continue reading
NEWS BRIEF: Turntable.fm. FanFueled, Google Music, Radio Reddit, NMS Discounts, RIAA & More
#SXSW Music Tech News: Turntable.fm has signed licencing deals with all four major labels. FanFueled has added FanFueled Engage to cross market its unique artist/fan experience packages. More music tech. Continue reading
Music Tech Announcements From #SXSW: Rdio, OneSheet, mSpot, 7digital, X5 & More
As SXSW Interactive transitions to SXSW Music, the music and music tech announcements are flowing: Music streamer Rdio launched a slicker, simpler and more social interface. OneSheet goes mobile: every. Continue reading
Share Your #SXSW Plans With Us
What are you showcasing, launching or planning for SXSW Music 2012? What demo, parties and music are you a part of? What bands are you willing to wait in line. Continue reading
X5 Music Confirms Licensing Deals With Cooking Vinyl, Welk Music Group & OneRPM
X5 Music Group has confirmed licensing deals with three top independent label groups – Cooking Vinyl, Welk Music Group (Vanguard, Sugar Hill) and South American digital distribution leader OneRPM. These. Continue reading
Why So Many New Music Services Fail
Guest post by Neil Cartwright, Managing Director, Million Media. I've spent ten years licensing new music services and yet there are still only 3 music services acheiving discernable success: iTunes,. Continue reading
Interview: Griff Morris, X5 Music’s Chief Content Officer, North America
Today the X5 Music Group confirmed licensing deals with three top independent label groups Cooking Vinyl, Welk Music Group and OneRPM. We interviewed Griff Morris, X5 Music's Chief Content Officer,. Continue reading
OurLabel Launches 100% Fan Funded Record Label
OurLabel has launched in beta with the goal of redefining the record label in an age of social media. Focused around a community site, OurLabel provides a platform for musicians. Continue reading
Who Wins Investment Cash Race? Artist With Epic Song vs. Developer w/ Snazzy iPhone app?
There are musicians that don’t respect or care about copyrights. This may not be the best thing for your career. On Music Think Tank, Bruce Warila writes about why artists. Continue reading