How Independent Artists Can Growth Hack Their Fanbase
A strong online presence is key for any artist operating in the modern music economy, and becoming well established on social media platforms will help position you to engage with. Continue reading
SFX Entertainment [SFXE] Explores Bankruptcy, Hires Restructuring Experts 26 Weeks After $260 Million IPO
SFX is exploring the protections available in federal bankruptcy, according to a new SEC filing. The EDM conglomerate also announced that it had hired restructuring experts TI Consulting to lead the. Continue reading
FRI. NEWS BRIEF: SFX Bankruptcy Looms • MyMusicTaste +$10M • Facebook Messenger Hits +800M, Event Invite Crackdown • More
Friday 1.8.2016 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web The fall of SFX is a reminder that some arts and creative industries should not be 'conglomerated' and controlled by. Continue reading
40% Of Customers Would Change Providers if Music Came with their Mobile Plan [SURVEY]
As Spotify, Apple Music, Rhapsody, Deezer and others fight to gain new subscribers, they use a variety of tactics including free music, extended trials and deep short term discounts. But. Continue reading
Benji Rogers On Music, Blockchain, Virtual Reality And How A New Codec Could Change Everything [w/GEORGE HOWARD]
Here George Howard speaks with PledgeMusic founder and CEO Benji Rogers about Blockchain, Virtual Reality, and how a new codec could potentially replace the complex licensing systems currently in place. Continue reading
Forbes Names Top 30 Under 30 In Music And Leaves Out Adele, Taylor Swift and Lorde
[UPDATED] Forbes continues their string of lists this month featuring 30 movers and shakers under 30 years of age in a variety of sectors and industries. Their music industry list is an. Continue reading
Bandcamp Adds Exclusive Embeds, Shares Impressive Growth
"That music critic who really gets it wants to write a review of your latest album, and in exchange you'd like them to be able to offer exclusive first-listens to. Continue reading
50 Cent Files Lawsuit Over Song ‘Theft’
In his latest dubious attempt to extricate himself from the financial hole in which he currently resides, rapper Curtis Jackson (better known as 50 Cent) has filed a lawsuit against. Continue reading
Remembering Legendary Manager, Producer Robert Stigwood
This many year's after the fact, it might be easy to dismiss Robert Stigwood's biggest successes – producing "Saturday Night Fever" and "Grease" and managing the Bee Gees as ephemeral.. Continue reading
