Going Full Time: How One Musician Took The Leap [INTERVIEW]
In this recent article, Chris Robley looks at the case study of musician Laini Marenick, who decided to quit her day job and pursue life as a full-time musician. Here. Continue reading
6 Essential Marketing Tools For Musicians
With a crowded and noisy field to cut through, marketing your music to potential fans is no easy task. Here we look at six invaluable marketing tools for making your. Continue reading
Shazam Removes Ads As Apple Completes Acquisition
Apple announced that it has completed its acquisition of music recognition app Shazam which is used by hundreds of millions globally. Along with the acquisition, Apple will make the app. Continue reading
Ticketmaster Wants You To Purchase From Secondary Ticket Market
Already a rather suspect company, a new piece of investigative journalism appears to show that Ticketmaster is, as it turns out, perfectly happy to see it's customers buy from scalpers. Continue reading
Understanding The Music Modernization Act: Highlights And Benefits For Artists, Songwriters
A massive piece of legislation, the Music Modernization Act has, at long last, finally passed through both the House and the Senate. Here entertainment industry lawyer Wallace Collins looks at. Continue reading
What Will Spotify Direct Distribution Pay Artists? Less Than The Labels Get
Spotify opened the floodgates last week with a commitment to allow all artists to upload music to the streamer with no fees or commissions. But a look inside the offering. Continue reading
What Free Spotify Uploads Means For Soundcloud, Artists: Bruce Houghton, Michael Brandvold, Jay Gilbert Weigh In
Bruce Houghton from Hypebot and Skyline Artists sits down with music marketers Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert of the Music Biz Weekly podcast to discuss news that artists will be. Continue reading
3 Steps To Proving Plagiarism Of Your Song
Many songwriters, particularly those just starting out, may live in constant fear of their creative work being stolen from them, a fear which the music industry's constant stream of litigation. Continue reading
10 Most Influential College Radio Stations In The US
Many a legend tells of the big breakout that came as the result of an early pickup by a college radio station, and while radio may not have the grip. Continue reading
UMG Partners With 7digital
UPDATE: The UK's City AM reported that Universal Music Group has entered into an agreement with streaming and download tech provider 7digital to launch streaming, download and merchandise portals for. Continue reading
