Website Performance Metrics Every Artist, Band, Should Know

When it comes to maintaining a healthy web presence, keeping careful track of performance metrics on your website is essential. Here we look at seven such areas to focus on.

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Social Media Marketing 101: Content Calendars, How To Post

Katie Guastini from Blue Biscuit Digital join Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert to discuss the basics – Social Media Marketing 101. With 10 years of experience in digital marketing and. Continue reading

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Context, Not Genre Drives Playlist Popularity [Analysis]

Early Spotify users found playlists by searching for a genre (Americana, metal, hip hop). But over time, that has shifted to more searches by context (at the gym, work, Sunday. Continue reading

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Spotify Cuts Off Playlist Payola Service SpotLister

In a move that many see as long overdue, Spotify has effectively shut down pay-for-playlist slot site SpotLister. But more than a dozen similar pay for play services continue to. Continue reading

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Last Week In Music Commentary

Commentary on goings-on in the music industry this week covered how to fix the Music Modernization Act's busted Audit Clause, how the copyright stranglehold could potentially be dooming Spotify, and. Continue reading

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Bootleggers Find New Home On Spotify [Chris Castle]

After a suspicious incident where what appeared to be bootlegs of R&B artist Aaliyah appeared on Spotify, evidence is building that bootleggers are now taking advantage of streaming service's lack. Continue reading

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A Musician’s Guide To Top Tax Deductions

It's tax season once again, and for those fortunate enough to be working as self employed musicians, this means an opportunity to claim a number of deductions and expenses when. Continue reading

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Arrest Made For SXSW Bomb Threat, Roots Cancellation

Just as SXSW 2018 wound own on Sunday, a new bomb blast rocked Austin. So far authorities have been unable to find the perpetrator of this deadly series of bombings;. Continue reading

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Tomb Raider Tops Black Panther At Box Office

After a four week reign, Disney’s Black Panther was finally dethroned from the top of worldwide box office this week by Warner Bros. video game turned movie “Tomb Raider.”

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WED. BRIEF: Facebook Under Fire • Spotify Playlist Payola • Artbit Launches • More

MONDAY 3.19.1​8​ Music Business News From Around The Web  Updated continuously under our More News tab

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