2015 Digital Music Predictions
By Jon Maples on JonMaples.com The past year was a doozy for digital music. We saw Beats Music come and go with a rush, Spotify grow significantly and digital track sales hit. Continue reading
ASCAP Names Elizabeth Matthews New CEO
The American Society of Composers Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) has named Elizabeth Matthews as its new CEO. Matthews served as Executive Vice President and General Counsel at ASCAP since 2013. She. Continue reading
12 Simple Ways To Be A Happier And More Productive Musician
By Bobby Borg on Sonicbids Blog Pursuing a career in the music business isn't easy, nor is it for the thin-skinned. In fact, with all the challenges one has to face to get noticed, it. Continue reading
Indie Artists Getting Comfortable As No. 1 In The Music Industry
As the popularity of streaming services continues to increase, major labels have increasingly less access to defining and funneling music discovery. The tipping of the scales has resulted in more. Continue reading
Why and How to Find the Right Mentor for Your Music Career
By Janelle Rogers on Sonicbids Blog Are you struggling to get your music heard by new fans and those in the music industry who could be influential in your career? If you're. Continue reading
Facebook Maintains Popularity, But For How Long?
There is no denying Facebook's stronghold in the social media realm, but the grasp it's had on its users appears to be weakening slightly. In a new survery conducted by. Continue reading
The Power Of A Tweet: Taylor Swift Lifts Louisa Wendorff From Unknown To No. 1
Louisa Wendorff's EP Arrow has soared to No. 1 on Billboard's Heartseekers Albums chart, a first for the singer/songwriter who recently caught the eye of one Taylor Swift and her. Continue reading
Neil Young’s Own Engineers Aren’t Sure If Pono Sounds Any Better
Some are predicting that 2015 will be year the year that hi-definition audio takes hold. Neil Young's Pono, Tidal, Deezer and others are all pushing new, more expensive services that. Continue reading