Chromatik Raises $5.7 Million For Digital Sheet Music
Digital sheet music startup Chromatik has raised $5.7 million of an $8.8 million Series A founding round, according to an SEC filing. Funders include Rustic Canyon Partners in the lead. Continue reading
Blue Note Records Partners With ArtistShare For Fan Funded Releases
Iconic jazz label Blue Note is partnering with music crowdfunding platform ArtistShare to create a new record label devoted to recording and releasing a new generation of jazz artists. Under. Continue reading
Dave Mathews Band Digital Marketer Jason Judy Joins Fame House As COO
Dave Mathews Bands' digital project manager Jason Judy is joining entertainment marketer Fame House as COO. Judy started with the band 8 years ago, after a stint with Mathew's Red. Continue reading
Jack Conte’s Patreon Unlocks SuperFan Revenue Streams For Web Stars
Jack Conte, known in part for his role in Pomplamoose, yesterday launched a patronage platform called Patreon that's designed to connect content creators with patrons. It's an interesting hybrid that. Continue reading
Prediction: Apple, Google Finally Launching Subscription Services Will Be A Game-Changer
By David Dufresne (@DavidDufresne), CEO of Bandzoogle, a website builder and marketing platform for independent music artists. I think when Apple and Google finally launch subscription music services (or partner up with an. Continue reading
Ignore The Labels If You Want To Get Signed
Ethan Schiff is an artist manager. He’s on Twitter @ethanschiff and blogs on creative music entrepreneurship at www.SchiffBlog.com. Although the music industry is evolving, it is still hard for artists. Continue reading
Poll: Should You Be Responsible For Taxes On Digital Music And Apps?
By Eliot Van Buskirk of Evolver.fm. On Monday, the U.S. Senate approved new taxes on digital and physical goods sold on the internet, including apps and digital music. This probably. Continue reading
What Is SoLoMo Marketing? And Why It’s Time To Start Doing It
By Brandon Chiat, co-founder, Marquee a live music discovery and rewards application. There’s a new buzzword being thrown around by marketing teams. SoLoMo, which stands for Social-Local-Mobile, refers to the integration. Continue reading
BitTorrent Bundle Launches With Robust In-Torrent Direct-to-Fan Features
BitTorrent Bundles debuted in Alpha yesterday with a promo package from Ultra Music's Kaskade who's building up to the release of his "Freaks of Nature Tour" DVD. The BitTorrent Bundle. Continue reading
3 Ways Your Band Can Use Creativity to Make More Money
Whether you're a solo artist or a member of a band, funding your pursuit of music is a constant battle. Simon Tam explores three innovative ways to increase your income. Continue reading
