The Week In Music Publishing: March 9, 2012
This Week's Top 5 Stories SESAC is hastening domestic/terrestrial radio performance royalty payments to monthly distributions – as opposed to the traditional quarterly model. The change will kick off in. Continue reading
Awesome Music Tech Projects From Art Decade, of Montreal & Dry The River
While some musicians still grumble about Twitter, others are diving in and making or collaborating on innovative art that combines their music and new tech tools. Art Decade released an. Continue reading
Sony Settles Allman Brothers Digital Music Lawsuit For $8 Million + 3%, Will Others Follow?
In what may prove to be the template for settling the Eminem vs. Universal and dozens of other artist (or production company) vs. major label lawsuits, Sony Music has settled. Continue reading
Going To SXSW? Let’s Keep It Real.
Guest post by Eliot Van Buskirk of Evolver.fm. In 2007, it was Twitter. In 2009, it was Foursquare. In 2011, it was apparently group-messaging apps such as Group.me, and this. Continue reading
Bob Baker On the Fan Engagement Triangle [VIDEO]
A few months ago, CD Baby president Brian Felsen interviewed me at the TAXI Road Rally. In this short segment we discuss old and new models of engaging with fans,. Continue reading
Why Every Band Needs A Mobile Website & How To Get One [INFOGRAPHIC]
It's not a secret that we're consuming more media and information on mobile devices. But most musicians and music marketers have been slow to grasp the importance of having a. Continue reading
NEWS BRIEF: Major VEVO Upgrade, Turntable.fm Labels Deals, Outbox Outs Rosen, Dietz, Apps & More
The New VEVO: Music Video Giant Adds Personalization, Facebook Sign On, Playlists & Continuous Play (TechCrunch) Turntable.fm is very close to signing deals with at least 3 of the 4. Continue reading
Seth Godin On The New Music Industry – Part 1 [Video Interview w/ Ariel Hyatt]
Guest post & video interview by Ariel Hyatt of Cyber PR. There’s a fierce rule that I live by that keeps me safe in the music business – it’s simple: . Continue reading
Songkick Raises $10 Million From Sequoia Capital
Live music database and app Songkick has raised $10 million in Series B financing from Sequoia Capital. It is the first time the Silicon Valley based VC firm, whose portfolio. Continue reading
Turning Bands Into Brands: Marketing Rock & Roll Like Breakfast Cereal
Minneapolis-based branding agency Mono (whose clients include Apple, Virgin, and General Mills) has decided to venture into the indie music scene. The company has teamed with local indie rock band Howler,. Continue reading
