Megadeth Makes One Super Fan’s Dream A Reality
As part of PledgeMusic's new series Pledger Stories, we hear the personal account of a Megadeth superfan who traveled to Nashville to spend a day in the studio with the. Continue reading
Spotify Updates App With Non-working “Shows” Video Tab
Adding proof that they are about to finally launch their long promised video service, Spotify has pushed out an app update that adds concert listings, more "Moods & Genres" and. Continue reading
SoundCloud Adds Charts In Bid To Improve Music Discovery
Now that it has cut licensing deals with 2 of the 3 major label groups and many indies, SoundCloud is finally getting more serious about music discovery with the launch. Continue reading
Guide To Releasing Music As An Independent Artist [INFOGRAPHIC]
Releasing music independently can be a confusing process, and requires making many complex decisions along the way without any kind of certainty as to what the outcome may be. Here we take a step by. Continue reading
5 Video Music Blogs For Finding Your Next Favorite Band
Offering unique renditions of independent artist's music in an intimate and minimalist setting, video music blogs are both an excellent way to discover great new music, or simply hear artists. Continue reading
6 Venue Execs Fired For Reselling Tickets And No One Is Surprised
When the industry rails against ticket resales, bots (automated ticket buying apps) are held up as the main culprit. But it turns out, to the surprise of absolutely no one. Continue reading
WED. BRIEFING: Apple’s Record Profits • Labels Chase MP3Tunes Founder • Cür Music Launches • More
WEDNESDAY 1.27.2016 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Why do I always find the need to lead with Apple, even though it's not really a music company? Updated continuously. Continue reading
A Musician’s Concise Guide To Using Instagram
Constantly having to manage so many social media accounts can be frustrating for artists, particularly given how little they often seem to have to do with actual music. Still, Instagram has risen. Continue reading
Google Sued By Darlene Love For Not Asking Her Permission To Use A Licensed Song
Although Google was careful to clear the rights to Darlene Love's song in their recent Nexus ads, Love has nonetheless filed a lawsuit on the grounds that Google failed to. Continue reading
Are Sixty Second Songs The Future Of Pop?
While somewhere in the ballpark of three minutes has for years been the standard length for pop music hit singles, artists like EMM and Kenna are bucking this trend by. Continue reading
Is This The End Of AM Radio?
AM radio has historically been one of the best ways for local artists to begin their breakout success, but with numerous technological changes taking place, demand for AM radio has been. Continue reading
