Zoe Keating Faces A New Challenge, Can You Help?
We've written about Zoe Keating many, many times. She epitomizes the modern independent musician; and has graciously shared the details of her musical and professional journey with the world. Zoe's. Continue reading
Pandora Stock Falls On News Of Dept. Of Justice Review, Slowing Growth
UPDATED: Pandora (NYSE: P) stock struggled on Wednesday after the company announced new metrics for May that showed listener growth slowing. Shares fell 2.4% to $24.03 in morning trading. But. Continue reading
Lindsey Stirling On YouTube As A DIY Platform: “I can be the kind of artist I want to be.”
Lindsey Stirling is now a true symbol of DIY success going from industry rejection to DIY self-marketing on YouTube to that next level with Troy Carter. She's shared quite a. Continue reading
Shutterstock Partners With Rumblefish To Add Music To Stock Content Library
Shutterstock, one of the higher profile contenders in stock photos and video, has added music to their offerings with the help of Rumblefish. However they'll also be taking direct submissions. Continue reading
Using Social Media To Get More Fans Out To Your Live Shows
By Andrew Hall. This article originally appeared on the Sonicbids Blog. Social media is a huge tool for your band to connect with your fans these days. With people rarely. Continue reading
Kickstarter Simplifies Rules, Adds Launch Now
Yesterday Kickstarter announced the results of a self-diagnosis with simplified rules and the new "Launch Now" option. Rules have been boiled down to three and that's removed restrictions on certain. Continue reading
Spotify Names Top 25 Artists Under 25
Spotify has created its first-ever ranking of the most influential artists under the age of 25. The music streamer looked at #1 hits, volume and growth of streams and shares,. Continue reading
File Sharing Lives: 300 Million Monthly Users, U.S. Ranked #1 [INFOGRAPHIC]
Streaming music, movies and other media may provide an alternative to unauthorized file-sharing, but a new study shows that it certainly has not stopped it. 300 million users still download. Continue reading
Spotify’s Most Streamed & Viral Tracks US, UK & Global
Spotify's most streamed tracks May 26 – June 1. UNITED STATES 1. Iggy Azalea, "Fancy" (Virgin EMI Records) 2. Ariana Grande, "Problem" (Republic Records) 3. Calvin Harris, "Summer" (Columbia Records). Continue reading
UPDATE: Morrissey Wants Proposals From Music Publishers, Warner/Chappell Says ‘Not So Fast’
UPDATED: The mercurial Morrissey is looking for a new music publisher even though Warner Music says he's still under contract, Team Morrisey says his 30 year deal for the Smiths and. Continue reading