Mixify Announces RISE Free Online EDM Fest Lineup: Knife Party, R3HAB, Tritonal, Rob Garza & More
(UPDATED) Mixify, a live streaming platform for DJs, has announced the lineup for its RISE Digital Music Festival – a 30 hour, 3 day live online fest including headliners Knife. Continue reading
Don’t Wait For Music Tech Companies To Provide Digital Liner Notes Or Augmented Lyrics
Many music fans, musicians and music writers believe music is being devalued by the track-based digital listening experience. In response, some note that digital liner notes and augmented lyrics could. Continue reading
7 Hootsuite Social Media Tips For Musicians & Labels
By musician, marketer and provocateur Solveig Whittle (@shadesofsolveig). Seeing that many musicians and music marketing industry people use Twitter to discuss and promote music, I thought it might be useful. Continue reading
Why Music Won’t Be Saved By Social Media
By Wes Davenport (@wesdavenport) from his music marketing blog. In a guest post for AT&T, Brian Solis drops a bomb: “Hostess baked over 400,000 likes on Facebook and yet the. Continue reading
New On The Hypebot Music Industry Jobs Board: Constant Artists, Drexel University & Victory Records
The old school music industry may be shrinking, but as the new listings on the Hypebot Music Industry Jobs Board prove, there are still plenty of opportunities in other sectors. Continue reading
My Bloody Valentine Releases ‘m b v’ & Crashes The Internets
By Eliot Van Buskirk of Evolver.fm. This past weekend was about the Superbowl for some people. For many, many others, it was mostly about the shoegaze guitar legend My Bloody. Continue reading
Nettwerk Quietly Fumbles Launch Of Singles-Only EDM Label Nettrax
Last week Nettwerk Music Group announced the launch of an innovative singles-only EDM label called Nettrax. The news came out via a Billboard exclusive and a Beatport release plus free. Continue reading
10 Questions Artists Should Ask Themselves at the Beginning of Their Careers
For young musicians, there are various reasons why they pursue a career in music. However, many do not take the time to define their reasons which can hinder future success.. Continue reading
How MySpace Totally Blew It’s Big Relaunch
Despite a beautiful looking redesign, the new MySpace has not gained any traction. Musicians and marketers that I've spoken to say they're not seeing any increased activity; and sadly, there's an. Continue reading
What Dave Grohl Learned About Reddit When His AMA Announcement Disappeared
Dave Grohl is holding a Reddit Ask Me Anything event February 8th. He's promoting "Sound City", the documentary about a historically important L.A. recording studio that he also directed. But,. Continue reading
