Releasing A Slow Burn Album: Oh Wonder Tries A Different Approach
With many foretelling the death of the conventional album format, artists like Beyonce and Frank Ocean have been trying different stunts like dropping surprise visual albums, but by releasing one. Continue reading
WED. BRIEF: iHeart Reports Financials • Vevo + GIFs • Rock Ross’ $5.7M Tax Bill • Touring Workshop • More
WEDNESDAY 11.9.16 Music Business News From Around The Web Two sides of a tarnished coin: Broadcast radio is in decline and its new sibling streaming has been unable to turn a. Continue reading
Hip Hop Hall Of Fame To Add Hotel, Music Venue
With funding an issue, a Hip Hop Hall of Fame and Museum has seemed more an aspiration than a reality. But that hasn't stop the the founders from unveiling an. Continue reading
Best Quotes From The Music Business
For the past seven years, the good people at MusicConsultant have been interviewing music industry experts for their and mining their brains for advice and wisdom. Here they have assembled. Continue reading
Data: Could It Have Saved Beyoncé From Her Recent CMA Flop?
Beyoncé's recent performance at the Country Music Awards alongside the Dixie Chicks was received with a less than warm response. While the flop is unlikely to be problematic long-term, some. Continue reading
2 Days Left To Enter International Acoustic Music Awards
The deadline is fast approaching to enter the 2016 IAMA (International Acoustic Music Awards). Established in 2004, the IAMA's which promotes excellence in acoustic music, is geared towards finding today's. Continue reading
Artist’s Guide To Getting A Great Manager
As a musician, you will hopefully reach a point in your career when you need to have a manager. To answer the challenging question of when that point is, as. Continue reading
Neil Young Caves, Puts Music Back On Streaming Services
After yanking his tunes off of streaming services including Spotify and Apple Music back in 2015 citing poor sound quality, it seems that Neil Young is once again returning his. Continue reading
Free Resources For Drum Teachers
With just a little percussive talent, giving drum lessons can provide a great opportunity for earning a little extra cash on the side, with the added bonus of inspiring future. Continue reading
Live Nation Reports Record Earnings Despite $8.2 Million Artist Nation Management Division Loss
Live Nation is on its way to a record breaking year, but a strong earnings report was tarnished by growing losses at Artist Nation, the company's artist management division which. Continue reading
Apple Aquires Tech, Talent Of Bankrupt Music Streamer Omnifone
Ominfone was in the business of building streaming music services for the likes of Blackberry, Samsung's Milk and Pono. It was one of the first companies to launch an unlimited. Continue reading