How I Secured 3 Record Deals [Part 4]: How To Get Another One
As a recap on my previous three articles on how I secured 3 different deals with 3 different labels, I want to look at the essential elements that came into. Continue reading
Umphrey’s McGee: Using Tech To Empower Fans To Shape Music & Business
Chicago based improvisational rock band Umphrey's McGee has long emphasized building a strong relationship with fans. This relationship includes finding ways to encourage fans to affect the music played at. Continue reading
Spotify Adds Free Music Play Button For Web Sites, Blogs &Tumblr
Spotify has added a Play Button that, when placed on any site, blog or Tumblr, enables play of any song, album or playlist. The button provides sites free access to millions. Continue reading
New Ways To Think About The Copyright Debate
Copyright laws have been debated throughout various industries including the music industry. On Music Think Tank, Simon Tam gives his opinion on the copyright debate and other ways to think. Continue reading
Music Tech Startup News: Bre.ad, HumanFankind, TwitMusic, Audiosocket
Bre.ad url shortener is attempting to raise $4.3 million in investments. (click on image to enlarge) HumanFankind artist donation site adds identifying info and shares endorsements. TwitMusic gets a deep. Continue reading
NEWS BRIEF: Apple Preps iTunes 11, Madonna Falls, Rough Trade + NYC, Spotify, Yahoo! Music, More
Apple will release iTunes 11 alongside iOS 6 and an App Store revamp ARE coming soon. Rumor have Apple "currently focused on under-the-hood changes, rather than cosmetic changes… the final. Continue reading
This Week’s iTunes and App Charts
iTunes and App Store charts for week ending 4/9 Top Songs1. "We Are Young (feat. Janelle Monáe)," Fun.2. "Somebody That I Used to Know," Gotye3. "What Makes You Beautiful," One. Continue reading
Where Metal Music Rules: A World Map Of Heavy Metal Bands Per Capita
Take data from Encyclopedia Metallum of active and inactive metal bands, compare how many come from each country with the CIA's population numbers and you can create a map of. Continue reading
How Would YOU Monetize Young Buck’s Soon To Be Liquidated Music?
Young Buck failed in his attempts to come up with a plan to repay his debts that at one point was said to include damages of $10 million to G-Unit. Continue reading
Jeff Tweedy & Wilco Experiment With Dynamic Concert Ticket Prices
Jeff Tweedy and Wilco are playing a benefit concert for Massachusetts contemporary art museum MASS Moca this summer. But beyond the unusual venue and 1000 limit on admissions, Wilco fans. Continue reading
