Spotify Adds Four, Now In 32 Countries
Spotify continued its global expansion today with launches in four new markets in Europe, Asia and Latin America. The Taiwan launch adds to Spotify's existing Asian markets of Hong Kong,. Continue reading
Why Federal Policy Matters to Musicians – Now More Than Ever
Musicians of any age, working in any genre, need to be aware of how federal policy impacts how they are making money now. By Casey Rae , Interim Executive Director, Future. Continue reading
Canada’s New Fees For Foreign Musicians Makes Things Tough For Small Artists & Venues
Canada's Temporary Foreign Worker Program saw recent changes, including increased fees, for the majority of such workers that will unduly affect small bars and restaurants that book bands but don't. Continue reading
What Social Media Is Doing To Music (Hint: It’s Not Good)
By Tony Hymes (@TonyHymes), the community manager at Whyd, a social music community. Do you remember the early glory days of social media? We started by genuinely connecting with interesting. Continue reading
10 Myths of Music Crowdfunding
Crowdfunding is still relatively new but already many myths are in place. Indiegogo recently created "Ten Myths of Crowdfunding," a free download addressing major misconceptions related to crowdfunding as a. Continue reading
Disconnect Your Music Service From Facebook NOW, Says Beats Music Exec’ Ian Rogers
Former Topsin CEO Ian Rogers wants everyone to disconnect their music service from Facebook right now. "If your music service is currently barfing every track you play to Facebook, turn. Continue reading
New Hires, Titles & Deals @ PRS, IMPEL and Epic
PRS for Music announced that Carlin Music, Wixen Music UK and Ole will all be joining the Independent Music Publishers’ European Licensing collective known as IMPEL. Shalik Berry has joined Epic. Continue reading
Instagram Music Videos With Merch On The Side
Before Instagram added video, musicians and videomakers were already creating music videos from Instagram photos or using Instagram as part of the process. Now, of course, folks are making music. Continue reading
Topspin SVP Moz Moves To Twitter To Head Music [OFFICIAL]
UPDATE: Moz's move to Tiwtter was confirmed in an email to Topspin stakeholders. Bob Moczydlowsky, until recently the popular senior vice president of product and marketing at Topspin Media, has. Continue reading
