Dubset NMPA Deal Means New Income For Indie Artists, Publishers

Income from mixes and other deriviative works has been out of reach for most indie artists and publishers who lack a team of lawyers to negotiate and enforce deals. Enter,. Continue reading

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5 Mistakes Every Novice Band Makes

While being in a band can be amazingly enjoyable and rewarding experiences, starting a successful band also presents a number of challenges. Here we look at five all-too-common mistakes which new bands. Continue reading

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Rule Of Seven For Music: Why You’re Probably Getting Discovery Wrong

Having a substantial and dedicated following is a massive asset when it comes to building revenue and effectively using social media, but guiding fans to your work and achieving a critical. Continue reading

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Business Manager Accused Of Stealing $4.7M From Alanis Morissette

Another day, another story about the music industry screwing an artist.  This time, the plot involves Alanis Morissette, a business manager and a missing $4.7 million.

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What’s Working in Indie Music Today: Lessons in Success from New Artist Model Member Justin Ratowsky

One of the best ways to get new strategies and ideas for your music career is to look at what other musicians are doing. So Dave Kusek and Lindsay McGrath of the New Artist Model put together a series. Continue reading

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Casey Rae Exits Future Of Music Coalition, Interim CEO Named

The Future of Music Coalition, a nonprofit that focuses on education, research and advocacy for musicians, is one of the industry's unsung heroes. This morning, we got word that Casey Rae,. Continue reading

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A Primer On Streaming Music Royalties

For all the discussion surrounding streaming royalties, there is often much confusion regarding how they actually work. Here we break down the various types of streaming, the difference between paid and. Continue reading

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Releasing New Music? Focus On Singles

A  look at how the new music economy has developed to favor the promotion and popularity of singles rather than full albums, as has historically been the case.

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WED. BRIEFING: Dubset NMPA Deal • Soundhound Adds Spotify Voice Control • Global Ent. Layoffs • Sleevenote • More

Wednesday 5.18.2016 Music Business News From Around The Web Dubset, NMPA deal adds new revenue stream for indie artists, publishers and shows how tech can level the playing field. Updated. Continue reading

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5X Grammy Winner Calls YouTube “Criminal Racketeers” In Open Letter To “Pushers Of Piracy”

In an "Open Letter to YouTube, 'Pushers' of Piracy" composer, bandleader and five-time Grammy winner Maria Schneider leaves no stone unthrown as she goes after Google and its YouTube subsidiary:. Continue reading

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