The Artist As Entrepeneur, D2F & More w/CEO Of ioumusic [Upward Spiral Podcast]
This episode, we're joined by Rob MacArthur of ioumusic.com. We discuss how the tenets of entrepreneurialism and the "lean startup" apply to bands, and we evaluate whether the Direct-To-Fan business. Continue reading
YouTube Video Tips & Tools From The Music Playbook To vidIQ
YouTube remains one of the core web and mobile tools for musicians for so many reasons from revenue generation to social media power. While some consider YouTube a fair weather. Continue reading
Apple Joins Digital Resale Movement. Ready For Even Less MP3 Revenue?
In January, Amazon was granted a patent on tech related to the resale of digital content and now Apple has filed their own version. Not only are they covering quite. Continue reading
New Music Stats From Spotify & Facebook: 24 Million Users, 40 Billion Plays
This morning Spotify shared new users stats. The music streamer added 1 million paying subscribers for a new total of 6 million, or 25% of 24 million current active users.. Continue reading
Top Managers Team For Int’l Publishing Venture
Danny Rogers, manager of Gotye and The Temper Trap, has teamed up with Adam Tudhope, manager of Mumford & Sons, to form And Publishing. The new venture will have offices. Continue reading
The Next Era Of The Music Business
Digital music is transforming the music industry and is rapidly picking up speed. More people are using streaming services and there are rumors that Apple is creating their own service.. Continue reading
Rdio Adds 7 More Countries
Rdio continues it global expansion with the addition of 7 new countries. Announced yesterday at SXSW 2913, Rdio has added service in Mexico, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, and Austria.. Continue reading
Spotify To Expand Free Pandora-Like Mobile Radio [REPORTS]
Spotify is close to finalizing a deal with record labels that would give it a major head start on Pandora globally, according to several sources. Spotify currently uses free web. Continue reading