Bright Spots In 2013 U.S. Music Report Include Music Streams and Electronic Music Sales
The Nielsen & Billboard's 2013 U.S. Music Report is out and though overall music sales were down almost across the board in 2013, music streams increased by 32%. In addition,. Continue reading
Make More Music Money With YouTube in 2014
YouTube has become one of the key tools for the new music industry from marketing to monetization. Key to maximizing your revenue is understanding the possibilities and there are numerous. Continue reading
$$’s At Any Cost? Avicii Cuts Ad For NJoy E-Cigarettes [VIDEO]
[MUSIC AD WATCH] Swedish DJ, remixer, and record producer Avicii ranked at #3 on DJ Magazine's annual Top 100 DJs poll in both 2012 and 2013; and he's been. Continue reading
5 Ways Street Performing At The Rose Bowl x BCS Championship Improved My Music Career
By indie rapper Kosha Dillz (@koshadillz) who is part of the upcoming Turquoise Dreams Tour. This past week I performed for hours at the Rose Bowl and the BCS championship. Continue reading
#Fangagement: Artists Crowdsourcing Opinion – Part 2: Emma Peterson (@Tikly)
Interview by C. Vincent Plummer (@cvpmusic) – co-founder and social strategist for Bedloo.com Introduction – Emma Peterson of The Nada & Tikly Vincent: Hey everybody, you’re listening to Fangagement. That’s #Fangagement, a. Continue reading
Lyor Cohen’s 300 To “Challenge The Majors” With The Backing Of Google
By Eliot Van Buskirk of Evolver.fm. Lyor Cohen, the music industry bigwig who began his career as Run DMC’s road manager before founding Def Jam Records and helming Warner Music. Continue reading
Bill Werde Exits Billboard Magazine. Is This The End Of An Era?
Bill Werde, Bilboard Magazine's Editorial Director since 2008, has abruptly exited the music trade publication. Owners Guggenheim Partners have announced that Janice Min, who transformed their Hollywood Reporter from dull. Continue reading
WillCall Launches BarTab, Opens Venue Pilot Program In Quest For “End-to-End Solution”
WillCall has grown from a concert discovery app to add ticketing and merch sales plus special offers. Now they're adding WillCall Venue, a new app for venues initially featuring BarTab. Continue reading
Music Kickup Fully Launching At Midem With Free Digital Music Distribution
Music Kickup began as Music Kickstarter, soon changing the name and launching what was described as a "cloud based record label." Last month they closed their Beta program and are. Continue reading
