3 Subscription Models For Indie Artists
While our idea of a subscription service may be limited to things like Spotify or Netflix, there are several other options out there for ways in which artists can create. Continue reading
3 Important Independent Music Business Trends
Rather than play by the rules and stick to industry conventions, it has become important for those operating independently within the music business to pursue trends which will allow them greater. Continue reading
Facebook Launches Content ID Solution Just As YouTube System Comes Under Increasing Fire
Facebook has launched it's own version of YouTube's ContentID takedown system. It's long overdue, but given recent increased criticism of YouTube's system, the launch couldn't have come at a worse. Continue reading
Changes @ Imagem • Music Dealers • SAG-AFTRA • Best Music Group • More
Karen Macmillan has been appointed as the new Vice President of Imagem USA Creative Services. Macmillan comes to Imagem USA from a position as Senior Director of Advertising & Branding. Continue reading
Beatles Bigger Hit On Spotify Than Current Artists
Some recent stats from Spotify reveal that the Fab Four have still got it. In their first hundred days on the streaming service, The Beatles have netted a greater number. Continue reading
Former Exec Pleads Guilty To Embezzling $1.3 Million From Warner Music Group
We've been covering this story since 2014, and now its finally come to a end. Former Warner Music executive and Obama fundraiser Danielle Smith has pleaded guilty to embezzling more. Continue reading
Songwriting: Using Other Keys Than Major & Minor [Excerpt From “Songwriting: Get Your Black Belt In Music & Lyrics”]
This book excerpt explores the opportunities for communicating different emotions presented by the not so commonly used diatonic scales, and looks at what flavor their character tones bring in (each. Continue reading
CÜR Media Raises $2M To Pay Labels, Launch Streaming Service Aimed At More Casual Music Fans
Social music streamer CÜR Media has had a rocky launch. Recent SEC filings showed that it had missed the deadline for its first payments to all three major labels. The $2. Continue reading