Digital Music Business And The Rashomon Effect – Jim McDermott’s Important A2IM Keynote
In this keynote address transcript, Jim McDermott explains how the Rashomon effect, wherein multiple parties share contradictory but equally plausible accounts of an event, has persistently existed in dealings between artists, labels and the music. Continue reading
Spotify Adds Merch Sales Via Merchbar
[UPDATED] With current royalty deals already leading to unprofitable businesses, Spotify, Pandora and other music streamers have been turning to add-ons to try to keep artist and labels happy. For. Continue reading
Kickstarter and Indie Labels, A Natural Fit
Kickstarter was the original music crowdfunding platform. Amanada Palmer raised more than a $1 million there, and countless music projects by independent artists were funded. Since then, PledgeMusic and others. Continue reading
Finding Your Niche with YouTube Covers
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 from. Continue reading
Ticketmaster Lists 421 Concerts Eligible For Free Tickets For 50 Million Wronged Ticket Buyers
There has been a great deal of criticism of the court settlement that Ticketmaster reached over unfair charges. But whatever your position, there's no point in not taking advantage of the. Continue reading
5 Touring Hacks Every Artist Needs To Know
Touring can be a grueling experience, but after a while you start to pick up a few tricks that can make the process a little easier. Here we look at. Continue reading
Soundcharts Closes Seed Round, Launches Music Analytics Platform
[UPDATED] Ever since Spotify bought The Echo Nest and Pandora acquired Next Big Sound, there's been a need of truly independent music analytics. Soundcharts is among a small handful of. Continue reading
How To Launch A Successful YouTube Channel
This graphic Guide to Starting and Building a Successful Youtube Channel covers just about everything from setting up profiles, buying the right equipment, content ideas, monetization and much more. And. Continue reading
Rihanna, Drake, Desiigner And More: Songs Of Summer 2016
Summer is officially upon us, and the question of which hits will be blaring ad nasuem at every beach party and barbecue is at the forefront of everyone's mind. Here. Continue reading
What To Do When Someone Writes About Your Band
As difficult as it is, networking and getting the attention of music journalists is hugely important towards achieving success as an artist, and it's important for artists to properly capitalize on the attention. Continue reading
