Could SXSW Be Too Big To Fail?

"SXSW didn’t protect the integrity of its brand, simple as that. And now… it’s a massive free for all that feels kinda-fun (see aforementioned bands and beer) at best and obligatory. Continue reading

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The Complete DIY Guide To Getting Your Music Featured On Music Blogs

"There are many facets of a successful music publicity campaign, but among the most common questions I hear from newer artists are about how they can promote their music independently. Continue reading

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Sony Music CEO On Spotify, Beats, YouTube, How “Free (Music) Is Death” and More

You can tell it is contract renegotiation time for music streamers, because the chorus of major label execs expressing opinions on the evils of free music is growing. Now Sony Music's. Continue reading

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A College Professor Describes How His Student’s Music Listening Habits Have Shifted

According to professor Aram Sinnreich, author of the 2013 book The Piracy Crusade: How the Music Industry’s War on Sharing Destroys Markets and Erodes Civil Liberties, college students have changed significantly. Continue reading

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South By Southwest Posts SXSW On Live Streaming Schedule

SXSW On will run for the duration of the 10 day festival, highlighting the best of original music, independent films, emerging technology, cuisine, and gaming culture in an effort to deliver. Continue reading

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The Songwriters. They’re Just Bad People.

"We always thought that singling out a class of people for prosecution by the government based on their status was unconstitutional.  Not in the new world order, apparently."

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2015 International Music+Sound Awards – Call For Entries

The annual International Music+Sound Awards, celebrating exceptional music and sound design in the media for the third year in a row, is now accepting entries. 

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Berliant & Varner Exit Collective, Launch Revelation Management with Red Light

Managers are the centerpieces of most artists' careers; and their importance has only grown as record label dominance has waned.  This week, two top managers decided it was time for. Continue reading

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Revelator Completes $500K Seed Round, Launches Music Biz Platform In U.S.

Revelator offers indie artists and labels an integrated sales, marketing, accounting and analytics platform; and with the help of a $500,000 seed round is expanding into the U.S. and beyond.

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What Can You Do With A Degree In Music? Six Fun And Rewarding Careers To Consider

The music industry includes more than musicians. If you are a music lover, then you can find ways to incorporate that into your dream career. 

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