YouTube is NOT removing music! Well… probably not yours anyway.
YouTube is un-questionably a top resource for any serious musician. As a free service with access to an unlimited audience, if you're not utilizing this resource, you're doing it wrong.. Continue reading
Spotify Gives Developers Playlist Creation Superpowers
The new Spotify Web API gives developers the ability to create and add tracks to a playlist for the user. "This is a pretty powerful feature opening the door for. Continue reading
Gracenote’s Echo Nest Replacement ‘Rhythm’ To Power ROK Music Streaming
When Spotify bought The Echo Nest, it sent the many users of the later's music data and streaming algorithms scrambling. Gracenote was among the first to deliver a serious alternative. Continue reading
Spotify Holds Fake Earnings Calls In Preparation For IPO [report]
Spotify has held practice earnings calls this spring in preparation for an initial public stock offering (IPO), according to a new report. The practice earnings call was attended by Spotify. Continue reading
Merlin’s Member Research Reveals Indie Music’s Strength In Streaming Music
Merlin, a global rights agency for indie labels, released a bunch of news late last week. In addition to information about member revenue and the results of a member survey,. Continue reading
Dotcom’s Baboom Nears Launch Of FLAC Music Service, “New Beginning For Music Industry”
After a January soft launch, Kim Dotcomm's Baboom streaming music service is close to launching publicly. Baboom promises higher payouts to artists along with FLAC high quality streaming and downloads.. Continue reading
Patreon Announces $15 Million Series A Round Led By Index Ventures’ Danny Rimer
Big news today from Patreon, the arts patronage platform, and founder Jack Conte with the announcement of a $15 million Series A round of investment. Patreon has an impressive list. Continue reading
Breaking Into The Music Industry: Free Creative Live Online Class with Incubus Manager Steve Rennie
Incubus manager Steve Rennie is holding his second Creative Live class. The format is pretty interesting with a one-day livestream July 2nd that's free. The full day's course is then. Continue reading
How To Create A Great Band Photo That Delights Press and Fans
By Jason Baxter, the in-house publicist for Seattle's Hardly Art Records, and performer in the electronic duo USF, for the Sonicbids Blog. Band photos can be tricky, but even if. Continue reading
