Writing Songs That Last: What Is In Your Song’s DNA?
Here Billy Seidman discusses what it takes to create a song that will truly grab its listener, and how a composer can craft a track which pulls a listener in both. Continue reading
Spotify Hires Wall Street Veteran As IPO Nears
Spotify is getting ready to launch its IPO. That's the unmistakable message being sent by a series of major hires in recent months. Investors are likely to flock to the stock; even. Continue reading
Learning The New Rules Of Indie Music Management
One of the best ways to get new strategies for your music career is to look at what others are doing. So Dave and Lindsay of the New Artist Model put together a series of case studies. Continue reading
DMCA Shields Vimeo From Record Label Lawsuits, Rules Appeals Court
The US Court of Appeal for the Second Circuit has overturned parts of a District Court's ruling which were in favor of the record companies in the important DMCA case. Continue reading
The Benefits Of Networking
Without the backing of major label, indie artists are forced to do the hard work of promoting themselves on their own, something which necessitates a solid set of good networking skills.. Continue reading
Max Martin, Cecilia Bartoli Win 25th International Polar Music Prize
The Polar Music Prize is a Sweden based international music award founded in 1989 by Stig Anderson, best known as the manager of ABBA, with a donation to the Royal. Continue reading
Grammys Announce Key Rule Changes, 2016 Dates And Deadlines [FULL TEXT OF ANNOUNCEMENT]
From time to time, The Grammys change the rules. Five were announced today, with several addressing new issues that are a product of the digital age where music streams are. Continue reading
Music Came First At A2IM #IndieWeek 2016
New York City's Indie Week wound down last night. The annual series of events sponsored by A2IM (American Association Of Independent Music) brings together indie labels and the independent music. Continue reading
FRI BRIEFING: Spotify IPO Nears • Prince Estate Names Top Industry Execs • Merlin Indie Revenue Report • More
Friday 6.17.16 Music Business News From Around The Web All signs point to a Spotify IPO. Would you buy stock in this hugely popular, but money losing company? Updated continuously. Continue reading
“The Future Of Social Media Belongs To PRM” Say Ryan Leslie, Bonin Bough At Brooklyn’s Northside Festival
[UPDATED] With so much noise on social media, establishing a direct connection with fans is the only way to cut through the clutter. Easier said than done, Personal Relationship Management. Continue reading
Jae Goodman, Josh Rabinowitz On How Successful Brands Use Music [INTERVIEW]
In this interview Jae Goodman and Josh Rabinowitz, jury leaders for this year's Cannes Lions event, Lions Entertainment, discuss their thoughts on how successful campaigns utilize music on various platforms, and share a little of what they're currently listening. Continue reading
