Rdio Jumps On Free Music Bandwagon, Lifts Listening Limits
"If you love something, set it free," begins the announcement from Rdio, that they've dropped all listening caps on it's U.S. site. The move comes just days after Spotify dropped. Continue reading
Mindie Raises $1.2M For Short DIY Music Videos
iPhone app Mindie, jumps into the short social video space, with a musical twist that has caught the eye of an impressive list of Silicon valley investors. The app combines short, looping. Continue reading
5 Stories That Will Shape The Music Industry In 2014
By Alex May (@AlexmDrums) In a recent episode of the Upward Spiral podcast, we talked with Darren Hemmings, who is the founder of Motive Unknown, a strategic digital marketing consultancy, about the. Continue reading
A Cable Channel In Billboard’s Future? Plus: New Hires, Print and Web Changes
Janice Min's recent appointment as Co-President of Guggenheim Media's new Entertainment Group, overseeing Billboard and The Hollywood Reporter, has led to new appointments at both publications and some discussion about. Continue reading
Ecommerce: Square Debuts iPhone Case, PayPal Improves Checkout, Shopify Redesigns App
Indie ecommerce solutions keep improving and that includes their mobile offerings. Given that musicians and merch sellers often spend a lot of time on the road, such updates make a. Continue reading
Make More Money With Your Official Band Website
There are a lot of ways to make money on the web when you have your own site. But it's easy to fall into a rut with a band or. Continue reading
Indie Labels Now Control 34.6% Of U.S. Market
According to a Billboard Magazine analysis of 2013 SoundScan statistics shared by A2IM, independent labels grabbed 34.6% U.S. of the overall recorded music market. That's up 2% over last year and. Continue reading
6 Things I Learned Submitting My Music For A Grammy
By Musician and Marketing Consultant Solveig Whittle (@shadesofsolveig). Sometime in the summer of 2013, I decided to join The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS), AKA The Academy®.. Continue reading
U2, Pharrell Among Music’s Academy Awards 2014 Nominees
U2 and Pharrell are all among those nominated for an Academy Award in the two music categories. "20 Feat From Stardom," a film about often under-appreciated backup singers, was nominated for. Continue reading
