Thought Streaming Royalties Were Bad? Radio Airplay Royalties Even Worse
Almost since its inception, streaming has often been maligned in the industry for the pittance which it pays out to artists, and while this criticism is often merited, things are. Continue reading
Botletter: Impressive Facebook Messenger Fan Communications, Marketing Tool
Veteran Music marketer and Music Biz Weekly podcast co-host Mchael Brandvold explores the Facebook Messenger tool Botletter, which provides artists with an exciting new way to effectively communicate with fans. Continue reading
Court Reveals New Details Of Coachella’s Controversial Radius Clause
Court filings in the legal battle between Coachella and the promoters of Oregon's Soul’D Out Festival share new details of the controversial radius clause which dictates where artists can perform. Continue reading
How To Build An Email List From Scratch
Despite its age, email has endured as one of the most effective marketing techniques available to artists and bands. Getting started is difficult however, and growing an email list worth. Continue reading
Is Troy Carter Leaving Spotify? Fresh Rumors Claim Epic Move
Is Troy Carter leaving Spotify? Rumor spread that Spotfiy's global head of creator services was leaving after the streamer's new 'hate and hurtful' policy banned XXXTentacion, R Kelly and others from. Continue reading
XXXTentacion Shot Dead, Spotify Re-Adds Tracks To RapCavier, Other Playlists
XXXTentacion was pronounced dead following a robbery and shooting in south Florida. As news of his death spread, Spotify, which just weeks before had banned the controversial 20 year old. Continue reading
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Survey Affirms Pervasive Sexual Harassment And Assault At Music Festivals
43% of all women under 40 have experienced unwanted sexual behavior at a UK music festival, according to a new survey by the Press Association. Anecdotal evidence puts the figure. Continue reading
How To Submit Music To Radio Made Simple
When submitting music for radio, musicians will, at some point in the process, hit a brick wall. Here we look at straight forward breakdown of how to submit your music. Continue reading