5 (Mostly Free) Things To Give Away at Your Next Gig To Turn Attendees Into Fans
Everybody enjoys free stuff, but many artists just starting out can't afford to chuck expensive items like t-shirts and vinyls into the crowd without any kind of compensation. Still, giving things. Continue reading
The Music Industry’s Complex Relationship With YouTube Explained In Just 50 Words
“According to those who oppose the service, YouTube is slowly killing the music industry, one tiny cut at a time. It is anti-artist and anti-copyright, they claim. Meanwhile, every major. Continue reading
10 Ways To Book More House Concerts
Sought after by many artists, but singer-songwriters and acoustic acts in particular, house concerts are in many ways the holy grail of live shows, requiring little promotion while still providing. Continue reading
Warner Music No Longer Selling To Small Record Stores
As if they didn't already have it bad enough, mom and pop music shops have been dealt yet another blow with the news that Warner Music will no longer allow. Continue reading
WED. BRIEFING: Spotify IPO Examined • Facebook Pays Creators To Go Live • Beggars U.S. Hacked • More
WEDNESDAY 7.20.16 Music Business News From Around The Web Can Spotify live up to its $8B valuation? Despite an equity stake, the majors have no intention of making it easy.. Continue reading
Twitter Expands Verified Accounts, Simplifies The Application Process GET YOURS NOW!
Once reserved only for A list celebrities, Twitter is expanding it verified accounts program to more users, and simplified the application process to get one. The blue verified badge on. Continue reading
Fallen Superstars Given A Promise Of Life After Death
As fans of recently deceased artists such as Prince, Bowie, and many others, are forced to confront their favorite musicians' mortality, some innovators within the music industry are working to. Continue reading
YouTube Music Launches Daring Ad Campaign Featuring A Cross Dressing Teen, Rapping Hijabi Muslim, More [VIDEO]
There are no reliable stats on how many people pay to use YouTube Music, but it clearly lags well behind Spotify, Apple Music, and Tidal. In a move guaranteed to raise awareness,. Continue reading
