LinkedIn: Musician’s Guide
While most artists tend to focus their social media marketing efforts on platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, could it be that the typically more 'business' focused LinkedIn has promotional. Continue reading
As “Despacito” Nears 4 Billion Views, YouTube’s Consumption vs Revenue Gap Widens [MARK MULLIGAN]
One needs look no further than "Despacito" and its almost 4 billion views to know that Latin music and Latin American audiences are growing exponentially on YouTube. But much of. Continue reading
How To Pitch Music To A Spotify Playlist with Ari Herstand
Musician, author and artist advocate Ari Herstand joins Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert on the Music Biz Weekly podcast to discuss the different kinds of playlists on Spotify and how. Continue reading
5 Things Musicians Who are Killing It on Social Media are Doing Now
Social media has become an essential part of how artists connect with their fans, as well an easy and efficient avenue through which they can share their work and harness. Continue reading
Liam Gallagher Makes Tea, Shares His Opinion Of The Modern Music Industry In 36 Seconds [VIDEO]
Former Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher has something to say about almost anything, and its usually not very nice. This 36 second clip encapsulates his current view of the modern recording industry. Continue reading
Beyoncé’s ‘Lemonade’ Accidentally Pressed w/ Punk Rock, + 8 Other Vinyl Mishaps
Nothing can ruin the normally serene moment of unwrapping a crisp new vinyl and placing it on your turntable than finding out you've come into the possession of a mispressed. Continue reading
Spotify Partners With NS2 For Self-Service Ad Platform Test
Spotify recently launched a new self-service ad platform allowing promoters to upload and market their shows to specific fans. Currently in its beta in the US, the service has prompted. Continue reading
This Week In Music Commentary
Commentators in the music industry weighed in on a variety of issues this week, including why piracy is so often connected to bigotry, the role of producers as industry leaders,. Continue reading