Artist Turns To Fans To Reverse Crowdfund Latest Vinyl Release
In an age where recouping expenses on physical music has become incredibly difficult, indie band Word of Mouth is trying a new approach, using their fans as a single giant street. Continue reading
WED. BRIEFING: Spotify Label Deals Expire • Downtown Signs Direct YouTube Deal • Facebook Expands Live • More
Wednesday 4.13.2016 Music Business News From Around The Web With major label Spotify and YouTube deals expiring, is more limited access to free music ahead? Updated continuously under our More. Continue reading
Global Music Revenue Up 3.2% As Digital Passes Physical, Streaming Explodes – IFPI Global Music Report 2016
After 20 years of almost constant decline, global music industry revenue was up 3.2% last year, according to a report released today by the trade association IFPI. Leading the shift. Continue reading
State Of The Music Industry By The Numbers [CHART]
The IFPI released their Global Music Music Report 2016 today. In addition to showing the first industry growth in 20 years and the explosion of streaming, it also contains some. Continue reading
4 New Social Media Tools For More Efficient Posting
For artists, being on multiple social media platforms is important when it comes to casting a wide marketing net, but keeping up with so many accounts can be exceedingly time. Continue reading
8 Touring Tips from Smooth Hound Smith
Here the well traveled American roots duo Smooth Hound Smith shares with us their top eight tips for successful touring, whether its learning basic vehicle repair or simply how to. Continue reading
SoundCloud Integrates With Twitter Moments, Audio Cards
Now that SoundCloud has launched its long anticipated paid streaming music service, we expect to see a flood of innovation as it rushes to find its place in a crowded. Continue reading
7 Promotional Stunts You Can Pull With Your Leftover CDs
While merch sales remain a strong source of revenue for artists, CDs no longer bring in the cash they once did. Still, compact discs can still serve a variety of. Continue reading
Live Nation Acquires Founders Entertainment, Governors Ball Festival
Live Nation has acquired a majority stake in Founders Entertainment, parent company of the successful New York festival Governors Ball. First launched in 2011 by a group of independent promoters,. Continue reading
