Spotify Surpasses 60M Paid Subscribers, Now Adding 2M Per Month
Spotify has confirmed that it has surpassed 60 million subscribers. That's up from 40 million paid in March of this year; and means that the worlds top music streamer is. Continue reading
How To Reach Fans On Facebook Live
For most DIY artists, promoting over Facebook has become a huge hassle and can often seem more trouble than it's worth organic reach now often next to impossible. In this. Continue reading
Paid Music Streaming: Where Are We Now? Where Are We Going? [Mark Mulligan]
There is no question that streaming is driving a new era in the music industry. But where is streaming now and where does it fits in the longer term evolution of. Continue reading
More Money Does Not Guarantee SoundCloud’s Survival
Today's news that two equity firms are close to investing in SoundCloud comes just days after the music streamer laid off 40% of its staff, and multiple leaks revealed a. Continue reading
SESAC Signs New Broadcast Radio Deal At Rates It Says Are 50% Higher Than ASCAP
SESAC has signed a new deal with U.S. radio broadcasters. The performing rights organization claims that its new deal, the result of arbitration, are at rates 50% per higher than. Continue reading
Key Elements Of Successful Music VIP Ticketing Programs [Music Biz Weekly Podcast]
This week, Ron Young of the band Little Caesar joins Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert on Hypebot's Music Biz Weekly podcast to discuss music VIP ticket experiences and where they. Continue reading
How To Contact Music Journalists Via Social Media
While social media has made it easier than ever to directly contact people within the industry, the precise approach which one uses in doing so can still make or break. Continue reading
Think It’s Bad For Songwriters Now? Just Wait Until ‘Shiv Bill’ Passes [David Lowery]
The new "Transparency in Music Licensing and Ownership Act" bill introduced by longtime songwriter antagonist Senator Jim Sensenbrenner of Wisconsin sounds promising, but in reality aims to lesson songwriters' ability to. Continue reading
Making Connections: 6 LinkedIn Tips For Musicians
For artists, networking can be a great way to grow a fanbase, as well a good way to gain the attention of potential fans. On such useful and often overlooked. Continue reading
