How Flexible Pricing Can Help You Sell More Merch
Musicians sell merch at concerts, but at what price? Chris Robley thinks that the value of your merch changes from gig to gig. Performing live is about creating moments on. Continue reading
Merlin Settles With Sirius, Gets $1.6M For All Indies
Global independent rights agency Merlin has settled of a long-running class action copyright infringement lawsuit with Sirius Satellite Radio for $1.6 million. Merlin fought for the settlement with Sirius over. Continue reading
Just Announced Google Hangouts ‘On Air’ Creates New Opportunities For Musicians
During the Social TV Summit in San Francisco Tuesday, Google Engineering Director Chee Chew tipped a major expansion of Google Hangouts that will open up many new opportunities for artists. Continue reading
The Week In Music Apps: Searchable FM, Free Indie Music & iOS Music Helpers
Guest post by Connor McKnight of Evolver.fm. With spring mostly sprung at our East Coast headquarters, it’s time to revive our weekly roundup series of the latest and greatest music. Continue reading
New Facebook App From Ditto Music Enables Free Distribution To Spotify
A new Facebook app, just launched by flat fee digital music distributor Ditto Music, enables artists to get their music onto Spotify at no cost. Mmusicians can submit tracks to. Continue reading
At Least One Indie Artist Is Making Big $’s From Streaming Music
Guest post by Chris Duncan of The Orchard's Daily Rind. If you're from outside of Scandinavia, you probably have no idea who Jonathan Johansson is. Let me fill you in.. Continue reading
Musicians: How To Talk To Strangers
As a child, many are told not to talk to strangers. However, you need to learn to talk to strangers when networking. In the music business, it’s a lot about. Continue reading
New Kickstarter Alternatives Target Music Crowdfunding
With the expected signing by President Obama of the JOBS bill containing provisions for crowd investing, a new crop of funding sites are set to emerge. However, for indie musicians. Continue reading
Facebook Stats Show 17.5 Million Using Spotify
Guest post by Eliot Van Buskirk of Evolver.fm. It’s clear that Spotify is the most popular on-demand music subscription in the world. Less clear is how many people actually use. Continue reading