Pink Floyd’s Nick Mason Puts Spotlight On Apple’s Shortcomings, Looks To Spotify To Raise The Bar
In an interview with GQ, Pink Floyd's Nick Mason talks about Apple's failed release of U2's latest album "Songs of Innocence" and the implications it imposed. He was quick to. Continue reading
Primary Wave Merges Talent Management Division With Intellectual Artists
U.S. based independent music marketing, talent management and music publishing companies Primary Wave has confirmed the merger of its talent management division with Intellectual Artists Management, a talent and literary. Continue reading
Macy Gray Reflects on 15 Years of Fan Connections
This post originally appeared on PledgeMusic.com Fifteen years have passed since Macy Gray dropped her debut, “On How Life Is”, and won over audiences on a global scale. From massive crowds at. Continue reading
Why You Should Give A Shit About SEO
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is more than just an ignored acronym – it is what makes or breaks you on the internet, and in case you have a giant case. Continue reading
5 Types of Pitch Emails All Music Journalists Hate Getting From Indie Bands
By Jhoni Jackson on Sonicbids Blog Pitches from brand new bands and artists not tied to a public relations company are unarguably the ones that catch the most skepticism from journalists. Sometimes it only takes. Continue reading
Directional Music: Keeping Artists And Media Makers In Business
Directional Music has launched it's website and online searchable music database providing curated content for music supervisors and media makers looking to license music. Directional music aims to keep indie. Continue reading
Digital Music, Mobility, Music Technology And Entrepreneurship In Africa
Guest Post by Virginie Berger, the founder of the Paris based global strategy agency DBTH. A few days ago, I received a press release telling me that Universal Music France was settling in. Continue reading
11 Forms Of Promotion You May Be Overlooking
Guest Post by Bobby Borg, author of The DIY Musician The Internet may be one of the most popular and convenient forms of promotion today, but it’s also flooded with independent. Continue reading
Music Publishing News Roundup 1.16.15: ASCAP, Downtown Music, SESAC & More
ASCAP has announced a new CEO, Elizabeth Matthews, former Executive Vice President and General Counsel. She has replaced John LoFrumento, who retired after 17 years as ASCAP CEO. Given her. Continue reading