Lady Gaga: Only “Fans And Music Scholars” Are Worth Listening To
"Dont focus on ANY blogger criticism." tweeted Lady Gaga. "I have been a producer/songwriter/musician for over 10 years. Trust the artist bloggers are not critics." "The fans + music. Continue reading
Gracenote CTO Ty Roberts Discusses MusicID Live’s Debut At Outside Hacks
In conjunction with Outside Lands' official Outside Hacks festival hackathon, Gracenote debuted its alpha stage MusicID Live tech designed to identify songs as they are played at live concerts. Gracenote. Continue reading
Top Ad Agency Edelman Tells Brands How To Engage The Ever-Evolving Music Fan
As music consumption continues to evolve, money from big brands has become increasingly important. Sponsorships, licensing, ongoing initiatives like Converse's Fader Fort and more, all help power the modern music. Continue reading
ONErpm Expands YouTube Multi-Channel Music Network, Seeks New Members [EXCLUSIVE]
Digital music distributor ONErpm continues its move into broadcasting with the expansion of its YouTube Multi-Channel Network (MCN). ONErpm offers select network member channels improved ad rates, Content ID for. Continue reading
Setting S.M.A.R.T. Goals for Your Music Career
We've asked several times for your thoughts on recommended reading. In Shaun Letang's recent post on MusicThinkTank.com he offers a chapter from his book The Independent Musician’s Survival Guide outlining. Continue reading
Twitter #Music Upgrades Music Discovery Options, Adds 12 More Countries
Twitter has released a major update to its #Music iOS App which provide new avenues for music discovery. Users can now listen to artists' top tracks, similar artists, and the. Continue reading
REWIND: New Music Industry’s Last Week In Review
Tunecore Founders Link Startup Audiam To DistroKid To Offer Cheaper Music Distribution Leap Motion Controller 3D Music Apps: From Useless To Outstanding Facebook Encourages Liking A Page If You Like. Continue reading
The Week In Music Commentary
Vote: Is MySpace "Like An Internet Cockroach"? Musicians: Hate Spotify and Pandora? Here's An Alternative Proposal Upward Spiral Podcast #28: An Outsider's View Of Music Startups w/ CEO Of Bandzoogle. Continue reading
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. & Indie Music
3 Approaches To Creating A Viral Music Video Kosha Dillz: 8 Reasons Why I Have Not Blown Up Yet YouTube Adds D2F Marketing, Live Streams and Other Options To Most. Continue reading