Metallica Sends 41 Page Legal Threat To Tribute Band

Is having a clone band cover your music a compliment or a threat?  Bands like Pink Floyd, The Allman Brothers and more think its an honor. Apparently, Metallica does not.

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Why Hustle Beats Talent When Talent Don’t Hustle

In this interview with Jesse Tolbert, the Detroit born audio engineer and entrepreneur discusses the changes he has witnessed in recording technology over the years, and the challenge of being able. Continue reading

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How To Promote Your Next Show With Video Posters

For independent artists looking to mix things up in the self-promotion department, video posters can be an excellent way of catching the eye of potential show attendees, and are more engaging. Continue reading

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6 Of 2016’s Key Music Marketing Trends

After such a tumultuous year, the music business community is anxious to see what 2016 has in store for them. In this article, we look at six marketing trends which are. Continue reading

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AM NEWS BRIEF: Metallica Threatens Cover Band • WMG Sues Avenge Sevenfold • Bowie Break Records • More

Friday 1.15.2016 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web 2016 os on track to be the year of the lawsuit. Updated continuously under our More News tab here. 

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Canary In A Coalmine: How Music Guides Other Industries

George Howard reflects on how the music business has, for good or for ill, often been one of the first industries to experience innovation, and how this will likely be the case for. Continue reading

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Labels Still Don’t Get YouTube, At Their Expense [Mark Mulligan]

The consumption of music on YouTube has seen incredible growth of late, but if labels don't update how they're using the platform, they risk of being edged out by YouTube's. Continue reading

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Using Social Media: An Introverted Musician’s Guide

The rise of social media means that artists are expected to be in the spotlight and interacting with their fans 24/7. While this is all well and good for the. Continue reading

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Merchbar Hot Merch Chart January Edition: The Rolling Stones, Justin Bieber, The Beatles and more

The new year brings us some new additions to the Merchbar Hot Merch Charts. You'll still fine some of the hottest items from the holidays, but there are also a. Continue reading

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What Music Supervisors Really Think About Indie Music

Here performer turned trailer house music supervisor Brian Vickers discusses his experiences having work submitted to him by indie artists, what he takes into consideration when determining whether or not an. Continue reading

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